Central Vigilance Commission is the apex vigilance institution, free of control from any executive authority, monitoring all vigilance activity under the Central Government. Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) was set up by the Government of India in February, 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam Committee, to …
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India’s premier investigating agency, established in 1963 to investigate serious crimes including corruption, economic offenses, and high-profile cases that have an impact on the nation’s security. The CBI is known for its autonomy and impartiality in investigating cases of national and international importance. In this article, we will …
A geosyncline is a large-scale depression of the Earth’s crust. It is a structural depression in the Earth’s crust that forms in response to continuous sedimentation, and subsidence. Geosynclines are significant geological features that play a crucial role in the formation of mountain formation, sedimentary basins, and other geological structures. What is Geosyncline? A geosyncline …
Slope development is a fundamental aspect of geomorphology. It covers the study of the processes that shape the Earth’s surface and the resultant landforms. Slopes are formed through a combination of processes, such as erosion, weathering, and tectonic uplift, and they are critical components of the Earth’s landscape. What is Slope? Slope is the percent …
Plate Tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the movement of the Earth’s lithosphere over mantle. This theory explains the formation of various geological features such as mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes. What is Plate? A tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly-shaped slab of solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere. The plate …
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Port Blair: Port Blair on South Andaman Island is the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an Indian territory in the Bay of Bengal. Kandla: It is a seaport and town in Kutch district of Gujarat state in Western India. Located on the Gulf of Kutch, it is one of India’s major ports …
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How magnetic field protects life on Earth? The magnetic field deflects most of the charged particles (towards Poles) emanating from the Sun in the form of solar winds. If there were no magnetic field, the particles of the solar wind would strip away the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays. One …
What is Heat Wave? A heatwave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, a common phenomenon in India during the months of May-June and in some rare cases even extends till July. What is the Criteria for Declaring a Heatwave? The Heatwave is considered when the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for Plains and at least 30°C for …
Black Soil: Also called Regur soil. These soils develop in the semi-arid condition hence suitable for cultivation of deep route crops. These soils have ‘high water retentive capacity’, Hence suitable for cultivation of Cotton. The cultivation of sugarcane is also done with the aid of irrigation facility. In India they are mainly found in Deccan …