Definition A family is a group of individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and share common living arrangements and emotional bonds. Types of Family Family Structures Based on Marriage Monogamous Family: Definition: The most common family structure … Continue reading →

Migration Definition: Migration is a form of geographical mobility or spatial mobility between one geographical unit and another. Causes of Migration Urbanization: Rural-urban migration driven by wage disparities and better economic opportunities in cities. Marriage: Significant factor in female intra-state … Continue reading →

Demographic Dividend Definition: The demographic dividend refers to the economic benefit that arises from a favourable demographic structure, where the working-age population exceeds the dependent population, leading to increased productivity and economic growth potential. Prospects and Challenges of Demographic Dividends … Continue reading →

Sources to Study the Earth’s Interior Direct Sources Surface Rocks Surface rocks are available at the surface of the Earth. By observing these rocks, we can determine from which element they are composed and at what depth they were formed. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of universal supply of fortified rice under all government schemes till December 2028 with 100% central funding. Fortified Rice Scheme What is it? A nutrition intervention programme to supply … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India rejects Nepal’s claims over Lipulekh after India, China restart trade through border points. Lipulekh Pass Location and Geography Lipulekh Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located at the trijunction of India, Nepal, and Tibet (China). … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Uganda has agreed a deal with the United States to take deported migrants on condition that the deportees should not have criminal records and not be unaccompanied minors. Uganda Location: Uganda is a landlocked country in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Tribal representatives’ body complains to the Minister of Tribal Affairs saying Andaman and Nicobar administration gave a ‘false’ report to Centre stating that tribespeople’s rights under FRA were settled with regard to diversion of forest land … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Taiwan to hike defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 ‘in line with NATO’. Taiwan Location: An island in the western Pacific Ocean that lies off the coast of South-eastern China. Capital: Taipei Border North-Northeast … Continue reading →

Similarly, in going westwards, he loses 12 hours when he reaches 180°W. There is thus a total difference of 24 hours or a whole day between the two sides of the 180° meridian.  This is the International Date Line where … Continue reading →