With the decline of power of the Chola dynasty in the thirteenth century, the Vijayanagara Dynasty captured and brought under its control the region from Hampi to Trichy...
PM Modi has brought back Khadi back into vogue. The fabric which was generally seen only in simple shops slipped into the corridors of high-end boutiques. The Khadi...
Building monumental forts was a regular feature in medieval times which often symbolised the seat of power of a king. When such a fort was captured by an...
A lead acid battery is a type of rechargeable battery that runs on lead and sulfuric acid. To facilitate a managed chemical reaction, the lead is immersed in...
Climate change is once again in the spotlight as COP27 gets underway in Egypt. The global effort to reduce carbon emissions relies heavily on electric cars (EVs)....
The parliamentary privileges are key to effective, independent and efficient functioning of the parliament and its members. Source of Privileges: Article 105 of constitution. Constitutional conventions. Judicial decisions....
In 2016, in the wake of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, in order to motivate states to maintain a cleaner and more hygienic environment, Swacfh Survekshan was launched. It is...
Conflict resolution is essential for peaceful existence. Two important aspects of conflict resolution are Resolve and Restraint. Resolve refers to the state’s consideration to use force for dispute...
CFC-11 is known as trichlorofluoromethane and is one of the many chloroflurocarbon chemicals that were developed as refrigerants. Characteristics of CFC 11: When CFCs break down in the...
The Bastille was a Paris prison that came to symbolize everything that was wrong with France and everything that the French people resented about their country. After the...