The Convectional Current Theory, proposed by Arthur Holmes in the 1930s, was a groundbreaking concept that explained the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates. Holmes suggested that convection currents within the Earth’s mantle, driven by heat from radioactive decay, were responsible for the drifting of continents. Who proposed Convectional Current Theory? The Convectional Current Theory, proposed …
The Nehru Report was a comprehensive document that proposed a constitutional framework for India. The report was drafted by a committee headed by Motilal Nehru. The report was submitted to the British Government in 1928 and presented a vision for a self-governing India. The report, also known as the Motilal Nehru Committee Report, was a significant …
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial authority in the country. The court has two types of jurisdiction, namely Appellate Jurisdiction and Advisory Jurisdiction. In this article, we will discuss these two types of jurisdictions in detail. Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court refers to the power of the …
The Kuroshio Current or Japan Current is a powerful warm ocean current that flows through the Pacific Ocean. This current begins in the Philippines and flows northeastward along the eastern coast of Taiwan, Japan, and the Kamchatka Peninsula. The Current is one of the strongest ocean currents in the world, with speeds that can reach up …
The Humboldt Current or Peru Current is a cold ocean current that flows along the western coast of South America. This current is named after Alexander von Humboldt, a German explorer and naturalist who first discovered its existence in the early 19th century. Flowing northward along the west coast of South America, from southern Chile to …
Climatic classification is the categorization of climates based on various criteria such as temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions. The classification system provides a framework for understanding and analyzing the different climate types found across the globe. This article will provide an overview of climatic classification, including the types of climate and the factors that …
Sea floor spreading is a geological process that explains the formation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges and its movement away from the ridge over time. This concept plays a vital role in the theory of plate tectonics and has transformed our understanding of how continents and oceans evolve over geological time. Seafloor spreading …
Acid rain is a serious environmental issue that affects many parts of the world. It is caused by the emission of certain gases into the atmosphere, primarily sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals in the air to form various acidic compounds. These compounds can be carried long distances …
The NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in India. It was established in 2005 following the amendment to the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The NTCA is responsible for the management of tiger reserves in the country, including the identification of critical tiger …
Project Tiger was launched in the year 1973 to protect the declining tiger population. India is a country that is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, and one such species that is an integral part of India’s biodiversity is the majestic tiger. The Project is one of the most successful conservation programs …