Representation of the People Act, 1950
Enacted by parliament to deal with the electoral system of the nation at the national and state levels. Provisions Allocation of seats in the House of the People, the State Legislative Assemblies, and the State Legislative Councils. Delimitation of Parliamentary, … Continue reading
South China Sea
Location: An arm of the western Pacific Ocean that borders the Southeast Asian mainland. Border Countries: Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Straits Taiwan Strait: South China Sea and East China Sea Luzon Strait: … Continue reading
Invasive Alien Species
An invasive alien species is a non-native (exotic) species to a specific ecosystem whose introduction causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm, or harm to human health. Key Characteristics: High growth rate, rapid reproduction, high dispersal ability, … Continue reading
Seafloor Spreading Theory
The hypothesis of seafloor spreading was put forward by H. Harry Hess in 1960. Seafloor spreading is a process that occurs at mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and then gradually moves away from the … Continue reading