Geography -Glossary of Terms Absolute humidity: The mass of water vapor in the atmosphere per unit of volume of space. Accessibility: A locational characteristic that permits a place to be reached by the efforts of those at other places Acid rain: Rain that has become more acidic than normal (a pH below 5.0) as certain … Read more
Geography -Glossary of Geographical terms Magma: Molten rock containing liquids, crystals, and dissolved gases that forms within the upper part of the Earth’s mantle and crust. When erupted onto the Earth’s surface, it is called lava. Mediterranean climate: A climate characterized by moist, mild winters and hot, dry summers. Mesquite: A spiny deep-rooted leguminous tree … Read more
Geographical Terms : Glossary Igneous rock: Rock formed when molten (melted) materials harden. Indigo: A plant that yields a blue vat dye. Insular: Either of an island, or suggestive of the isolated condition of an island. International Date Line: A line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian. The date … Read more
Spirituality terms -Glossary Ahimsa: A religious concept which advocates non-violence and a respect for all life. Ahimsa is Sanskrit for avoidance of himsa, or injury. Ahimsa is the core of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Its first mention in Indian philosophy is found in the Hindu scriptures called the Upanishads, the oldest dating about 800 BC. … Read more
Glossary of geographical terms Fall line: A geomorphologic unconformity between an upland region of relatively hard crystalline basement rock and a coastal plain of softer sedimentary rock Federation: A form of government in which powers and functions are divided between a central government and a number of political subdivisions that have a significant degree of … Read more
Appointments in 2015 (January to September)- Lists Name of The Persons Posts/Departments Arvind Panagariya First Vice Chairman of the newly-created National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog A.K. … Read more
Sports -GK Miscellaneous 1. FIFA Final-2014 was won by Germany by defeating Argentina 1-0 2. The Golden Glove award for the Most Outstanding Goalkeeper during FIFA 2014 was given to Manuel Neuer of Germany 3. India won its 1st Gold Medal at the 20th Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Weight Lifting by Sanjita Khumukcham 4. The … Read more
Miss Universe -Lists (Year Wise) The Miss Universe is one of the largest beauty pageant arranged annually by Miss Universe Organization and the pageant was founded in 1952. It . It is New York City, United States, which has been conducting all the administrative works. Names of Miss Universe titleholders(Year Wise) Year Miss Universe … Read more
Raghupathi Venkaiah Award It is Telugu cinema’s highest award. It is given for lifetime achievements and contributions to the Telugu film industry. This prestigious award was incorporated by the State Government in 1981 in honor of Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, a pioneer of Indian film industry. A Golden Nandi, a Gold medal, citation and cash prize … Read more