Introduction: In India, a state of emergency is a period of governance that can be declared by the President of India in certain crisis situations. The President can overrule many…
Parliamentary System A parliamentary system is a type of government in which the executive holds power with the support of the legislature. India is governed by a parliamentary system modeled…
Fraternity in India Tag: GS Paper-2: Indian Constitution In News: Fraternity does not mean anything if it glosses over social inequalities and then invokes social solidarity. About the origins of…
Geological time scale of Earth The geological time scale is a vital tool for scientists studying the history of the Earth, including the evolution of life and the changes in…
Theory of Earth’s magnetic field A ‘field’ is a region in which a body experiences a force owing to the presence of other bodies. Earth’s Magnetic Field is one such…
Eclipses An eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Earth and the Moon are in a straight line in the plane of ecliptic. When the Earth obstructs the rays of the Sun…
The hydrological cycle, also known as the water cycle, describes the continuous movement and exchange of water between the Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and oceans. This cycle is driven by solar energy,…
Pressure Systems Air expands when heated and gets compressed when cooled. This results in variations in the atmospheric pressure.Conversely, when air is cooled, it becomes dense and sinks, creating an…
Geography - General Studies
Decoding the Factors Behind Earth’s Varied Temperature Zone – Geography Notes
Distribution of Temperature The Sun is the ultimate source of heat that drives the Earth’s climate system. The differential heating of different regions of the Earth’s surface by the Sun…
Geography - General Studies
Comprehensive Guide to Earth’s Atmospheric Composition – Geography Notes
Atmosphere of Earth Atmosphere The atmosphere is a thin layer of gasses that surrounds the Earth and is held in place by the force of gravity. It is an integral part…