Critical minerals are those minerals that are essential for economic development and national security of a country.  Examples: Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, and Graphite etc. Major Features  High supply risk Limited substitutes Strategic importance Applications Green Energy: Lithium, cobalt, and nickel … Continue reading →

  Source: The Indian Express

Cause: Bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis Affects: TB most commonly affects the lungs. Transmission: TB is spread from person to person through the air. Symptoms: Fever, fatigue, weight loss, persistent cough, blood in cough and night sweats. Treatment: TB is a … Continue reading →

Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover crop residue in fields after harvest. This is a prevalent practice in North-West India, particularly in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Reasons for … Continue reading →