F.E. Clement postulated the concept of Vegetation/Ecological succession which is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time. The time scale can be decades (after a wildfire), or even millions of years after a mass extinction (Permian, Triassic, cretaceous). The development of vegetation community in any ecosystem or habitat… Continue reading Ecological succession
Year: 2020
Principles of ecosystem function?
Ecosystem functions through the input of energy mainly solar radiation. L. Lindeman has formulated principles about the relationship between trophic levels within a natural ecosystem. Principle 1: As the distance between the organisms of a given trophic level and the initial source of energy (trophic level one) increases, the probability of the organisms to depend… Continue reading Principles of ecosystem function?
9 PM Daily Brief – October 30,2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 1. Aser Report Analysis 2. India-US relations GS 3 3. Farm Bill and MSP 4. New ordinance to curb Air Pollution 5. Stuble Burning Issue and Analysis 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1 ASER report analysis Source: The… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 30,2020
Annual State of Education Report (ASER) 2020 (Infographic)
Recently, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020 has been published with the key findings for the year 2020. Although the Centre has now permitted States to start reopening schools if they can follow COVID-19 safety protocols, the majority of the states have decided to keep the status quo and to not take any… Continue reading Annual State of Education Report (ASER) 2020 (Infographic)
[Download] 9PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 4th week
Hello every one, We are posting Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of October – Fourth week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of October – Fourth week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 4th week
Cabinet approves Externally Aided Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project – Phase II and Phase III
News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II & Phase III. Facts: Aim: To improve the safety and operational performance of selected dams across the whole country along with institutional strengthening and generating revenue for sustainable operation and maintenance of… Continue reading Cabinet approves Externally Aided Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project – Phase II and Phase III
NITI Aayog, QCI Launch National Program and Project Management Policy Framework Initiative
News: NITI Aayog and Quality Council of India(QCI) has launched the National Program and Project Management Policy Framework(NPMPF). Facts: Aim: To bring radical reforms in the way infrastructure projects are executed in India. Action Plan: It has an action plan to: Adopt a program and project management approach to infrastructure development Institutionalize and promote… Continue reading NITI Aayog, QCI Launch National Program and Project Management Policy Framework Initiative
Union Minister launches DST initiative SERB – POWER for women scientists
News: Union Minister for Science & Technology has launched a Scheme titled “SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research)”. Facts: Aim: To encourage emerging as well as eminent women researchers to undertake R&D activities in frontier areas of science and engineering. Components: The Scheme will have two components namely: SERB-POWER Fellowship:- Target: Women… Continue reading Union Minister launches DST initiative SERB – POWER for women scientists
New tectonically active zone in Himalayas could alter quake study
News: Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology(WIHG), Dehradun, have found that the Indus suture zone of Himalayas that was conventionally thought to be locked is tectonically active. Facts: Indus Suture Zone: It is a suture zone in the Ladakh region where Indian and Asian Plates join. Geological Features that proves Indus Suture Zone… Continue reading New tectonically active zone in Himalayas could alter quake study
Indian Army launches a Software for Infrastructure Management
News: Indian Army has introduced a software named the “Infrastructure Management System(IMS)’ software. Facts: Aim: To automate the functions related to infrastructure development and management such as ascertaining availability of land, planning and monitoring of works among others. Features: The scope of the software includes the following: To automate works initiation, preparation of list… Continue reading Indian Army launches a Software for Infrastructure Management
