Palaeolithic Archaeologists have given lengthy names for the time that we are studying. They call the earliest period the Palaeolithic. This comes from two Greek Words, ‘palaeo’, meaning old, and ‘lithos’, meaning stone. The Palaeolithic period extends from 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago. This long span of time covers 99% of human history. In the Old Stone …
What is culture and how geography influenced culture? It is broad term which encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies. Culture is often originated from or attributed to a specific region or location. Culture is largely influenced/ shaped by geography and by the topographical features of the landscape, the climate, and …
What is Prehistoric Rock Paintings? The term ‘Prehistory’ refers to the distant past when there was no paper or language or the written word. Painting and drawing were the oldest art forms practiced by human beings to express themselves, using the cave walls as their canvas. Why did prehistoric people draw these Rock Paintings? They …
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations and is the main deliberative body of the UN. Composition: The UNGA is comprised of all 193 member states of the United Nations. Function: The UNGA serves as a forum for member states to discuss and coordinate on …
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. Composition: The UNSC is comprised of 15 members, with 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year …
Finance commission is a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. responsible for recommending how financial resources should be distributed between the Union (Central Government) and the States. Its main role is to ensure a fair distribution of revenues so that both levels of government can function efficiently. Its recommendation is normally …
The sequential development of landforms in a Karst region typically follows the following stages: Initial topography: The initial topography in a Karst region is typically characterized by flat-lying, homogenous beds of soluble rock such as limestone or dolomite. Underground drainage: As precipitation infiltrates into the soluble rock, it dissolves it and creates a network of …
Analyses the sequential development of landforms in either Karst or Coastal region. Read More »
The Endogenetic and Exogenetic Forces are constantly shaping our Earth. The Earth is constantly undergoing changes and transformations, some of which are caused by internal processes and others by external forces. These changes help shape the planet and create the geological features we see today. There are two main categories of geological forces that cause …
Monazite Sand is a reddish-brown mineral and it is a source of rare earth metals. Uses of Monazite Sand It is primarily used for the extraction of Thorium, a nuclear substance. Distribution in India It occurs naturally in the coastal sands of three districts: Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari in south India. In India, Government bodies …
If you are planning to appear for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam, then you must be aware of the BPSC syllabus. The BPSC exam is one of the toughest competitive exams in Bihar, and it requires a lot of preparation and hard work to crack it. In this article, we will discuss the …