Composition of Indian Parliament The constituent parts of the Indian Parliament are composed of : 1. The Presidents Our President is an integral part of the Parliament. He summons, prorogues the Parliament and can dissolve the Lok Sabha (Lower House). A bill can become an Act only after … [Read more...]
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Settled Cultivation
Settled Cultivation Settled cultivation has depended on human muscle power, supplemented by animal muscle power. In the industrialized world, it has come to depend increasingly on fossil-fuel energy. However, pre-industrial agriculture depended primarily on plant and animal-based materials, along … [Read more...]
Non-Conventional Sources of Energy in India
Non-Conventional Sources of Energy in India The importance of increasing the use of non-conventional or renewable power was recognized in India in the early 1970's. There are four major areas of renewable energy being tapped for power generation. These are solar energy, wind energy, Biomass and … [Read more...]
Brief Note on Thermal Power in India
Thermal Power in India Thermal electricity generation contributes around 75% of India’s power supply. In a thermal power station electricity is generated by burning coal in a furnace. In the boiler, this heat is utilized to produce steam at high temperature and pressured. This steam is utilized … [Read more...]
Narmada Bachao Andolan
Narmada Bachao Andolan The 'Narmada Bachao Andolan' is one of the most significant protest movement that Independent India has ever seen. The Narmada is one of the important rivers in India. It has a length of about 1450 kilometers. It flows from Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and after long … [Read more...]
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