Cornwallis Reforms and Zamindari System/Permanent Settlement: A Shift in Dynamics Cornwallis’s Realizations 1. Cornwallis recognized the detrimental impact of the existing system on the country, with a declining agricultural sector and insufficient surpluses for the East India Company’s export ambitions.…
Beginning of Mughal Architecture The historical narrative of architecture spanning the 16th to 18th centuries unfolds as a captivating account of the Mughal Emperors’ building endeavours. This architectural saga, however, experienced a brief hiatus during the rule of the Surs…
Introduction to the Schedules of the Indian Constitution The schedules featured in the Indian Constitution encompass vital details about territories, seat allocation in the Rajya Sabha, governance and oversight of scheduled areas and tribes, as well as the delineation of…
Understanding the Role of a Pro-tem Speaker A Pro-tem Speaker, a term often seen in the context of state legislative assemblies, plays a crucial but temporary role under specific circumstances. Here, we’ll delve into what a Pro-tem Speaker is, how…
Understanding Quasi Judicial Body “Quasi-judicial” is a term that sheds light on a specific decision-making process carried out not by a court but by a governmental or administrative entity. Essentially, a quasi-judicial body is an administrative agency vested with the…
For El Nino VISIT HERE El Nino and La Nina La Nina Following an El Nino event, the typical return to normal weather conditions can sometimes be disrupted. In certain years, the trade winds intensify significantly, leading to an abnormal…
Unveiling the Enigma of El Nino Enter the fascinating realm of El Nino, an intermittent climatic phenomenon characterized by the emergence of warm ocean surface waters along the shores of Ecuador and Peru. During an El Nino episode, a symphony…
Alfred Wegener’s Pioneering Continental Drift Theory In the annals of geophysics, a significant turning point arrived in 1912 when Alfred Wegener, a German geophysicist, introduced the Continental Drift Theory (CDT). Wegener’s theory reshaped our understanding of the Earth’s history and…
Plate Tectonics Theory : Unveiling Earth’s Dynamic Puzzle The theory of Plate Tectonics, a cornerstone of modern geology, emerged in 1967 through the insights of McKenzie and Parker, followed by Morgan’s elucidation in 1968. It harmoniously incorporates the pre-existing notions…
Jet streams are primarily formed due to significant pressure differences between air masses, large bodies of air characterized by relatively consistent temperature and moisture levels. The Coriolis force, influenced by the Earth’s rotation, plays a crucial role in shaping the…