Bamboo
Bamboo are fast growing perennial plants belonging to the grass family. Distribution Bamboos are distributed in tropical and subtropical to mild temperate regions. In India it is found naturally across the country except Kashmir. Bamboos are found as deciduous and … Continue reading
Kuno National Park
A national park in the Vindhya’s of Madhya Pradesh. It is in news due to the Cheetah reintroduction programme. Ecosystem Features The Kuno river ,a tributary of Chambal passes through this park. It has dry deciduous forest characterised by Kardhai, … Continue reading
Dal Lake
Note A freshwater lake in Jammu known as the ‘Jewel of Srinagar’. It is known for its Shikaras(houseboats) and floating gardens. Features Nishat and Shalimar Mughal gardens are seen in the pheriphery. The Telbal stream is the primary water source and … Continue reading
Fungus
The most common fungus every person has seen is the mushroom. They are part of Kingdom Fungi. The study of fungi is known as Mycology. Features Fungi can be single-celled or very complex multicellular organisms. Many fungi are free-living in soil … Continue reading
Anti Defection Law (ADL)
The law was introduced during the time of Rajiv Gandhi to prevent MP’s /MLA’s defecting from their political parties to another party for money or power. It seeks to provide a stable government by ensuring the legislators do not switch … Continue reading