Everything that constitutes our surrounding is called the environment. Our natural environment consists of the land, the water, the air we breathe also the climate; all the natural factors or resources that surround us, together form the environment we live in. A safe and clean environment is essential for the survival of all the living …
Earth is the planet on which we survive along with millions other species; not merely survive but live! It’s very important that we understand the difference between surviving and living. Earth not only provides for our needs like a responsible caretaker, but gives in abundance like a mother who pampers her child. The clean air, …
National flag of India is rectangular in shape and has three horizontal stripes of saffron, white and green from top to bottom respectively. The white stripe in middle has a 24 spokes Ashoka Chakra in navy blue at its centre. The National flag was adopted by the constituent Assembly on 22nd July 1947 and officially …
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar also known as B.R. Ambedkar was born on 14th April 1891 in Mhow (now Dr. Ambedkar Nagar) in Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Ambedkar was an economist and a social reformer, who dedicated his life for the uplift of Indian untouchable (dalit) community. Himself belonging to a backward class, he had faced the discrimination …
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; as the name suggests, the disease targets the immune system of the infected. The disease is caused by the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Virus. HIV Virus can transmit among humans through unprotected sex, hypodermic needle sharing or reuse or through saliva. The initial symptoms of the infection are …
Trees constitute the most important part of the environment. They play a major role in balancing the eco-system by providing food and habitat for birds, animals and even humans. Trees also help in reducing air pollution as they absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen, the latter being the gas responsible for the survival of all …
We all must have come across the statement- ‘Water is life’. The statement is more befitting in today’s scenario, when over 500 Million people across the globe suffer from water scarcity. A loss which could have well been avoided, had the humans behaved more responsibly; towards, the environment and its resources. Earth has enough fresh …
Children’s Day in India is celebrated on 14th November on the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India- Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru; or ‘Chacha Nehru’ as he was fondly referred to by the children across India. Nehruji believed that the prosperity and growth of a nation tomorrow depends on how its children are loved …
Swachh Bharat Mission, popularly known as Swachh Bharat Yojana, is a campaign launched by PM Narendra Modi on 2nd October 2014 with aim to make India clean and open defecation free by 2nd October 2019 which is 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This campaign is very crucial for clean India image, because it contains …
Lal Bahadur Shastri was an Indian freedom fighter, a politician and above all a good human being, who throughout his life displayed exceptional endurance towards the adversities and always remained loyal to his principles and roots. Shastri Ji had put ‘service before self’ and that is why he was so hugely respected by the poor …
