COMPOSITION OF THE ATMOSPHERE
The atmosphere is composed of gases, water vapour and dust particles. The composition of the atmosphere is not static. It changes according to the time and place….
Heat Budget of the Planet Earth
The earth as a whole does not accumulate or loose heat. It maintains its temperature. This can happen only if the amount of heat received in the…
Factors Controlling Temperature Distribution
Temperature The interaction of insolation with the atmosphere and the earth’s surface creates heat which is measured in terms of temperature. While heat represents the molecular movement…
Variability of Insolation at the Surface of the Earth
Solar Radiation ● The earth’s surface receives most of its energy in short wavelengths. ● The energy received by the earth is known as incoming solar radiation…
Fire temple – the place of worship for Zoroastrians
What is a fire temple? A fire temple in Zoroastrianism is the place of worship for Zoroastrians, often called dar-e mehr (Persian) or agiyari (Gujarati). What are…
Guru Gobind Singh – The Tenth Nanak
Guru Govind Singh was born as Gobind Rai on December 22 in 1666, according to the Julian Calendar. However, according to the lunar calendar, the day of…
Lingayatism – a distinct Shaivite religious tradition
What is Lingayatism? Lingayatism is a distinct Shaivite religious tradition in India. Its worship is centered on Hindu god Shiva as the universal god in the iconographic…
Architecture at Fatehpur Sikri
Sikri town ( in Agra ) was founded as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar. The city came to be known as Fatehpur…
HEATING AND COOLING OF ATMOSPHERE
There are different ways of heating and cooling of the atmosphere. TERRESTRIAL RADIATION The insolation received by the earth is in short waves forms and heats up…
Vande Mataram
Vande Mataram is a poem composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1870s, which he included in his 1881 novel Anandamath. What does Vande Mataram literally means? The…