H1N1- subtype of Influenza A virus
What is H1N1 virus? H1N1 flu is a subtype of influenza A virus (a communicable viral disease), which causes upper, and potentially, lower respiratory tract infections in…
Asymmetry between ‘near side’ and ‘far side’ of moon
The Moon is our planet’s natural satellite, the closest neighbour, and the only extraterrestrial body where humans have ever set foot. Still, there is a lot about…
Stem cells – sources, therapy and ethical concerns
What are Stem cells? Stem cells are special human cells that are able to develop into many different cell types. Stem cells are the body’s raw materials…
World Justice Project Rule of Law Index
What is World Justice Project (WJP)? The World Justice Project (WJP) is an international civil society organization with the stated mission of “working to advance the rule…
Real Estate Investment Trust – REIT
A real estate investment trust, or REIT, is a company that owns, operates or finances income-producing real estate. REITs are a process to generate funds from investors…
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)
What is TRIFED? The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) came into existence in 1987. It is a national-level apex organization functioning under the administrative…
MARKET CAPITALISATION
Market capitalization is the aggregate valuation of the company based on its current share price and the total number of outstanding stocks. It is calculated by multiplying…
Seed Village Programme (Beej Gram Yojana)
What is Seed Village (Beej Gram)? A village, wherein trained group of farmers are involved in production of seeds of various crops and cater to the needs…
Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)
Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a farm practice that calls for use of natural resources and no chemicals or insecticides. The word Zero Budget refers to…
Desert National Park , Jaisalmer
The Desert National Park covers an area of 3162 km² of which 1900 km² is in Jaisalmer district and remaining 1262 km² is in Barmer district of…