General Studies 3

What is it? The term ecosystem was coined by Sir Arthur Tansley in 1935. An ecosystem is a functional unit of nature encompassing complex interaction between its biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components. Components Abiotic components– comprise inorganic materials, such … Continue reading →

Individual An individual can be any living organism that has the ability to function independently. For example – Lion, tiger Species The organisms of the similar type have the potential for interbreeding and produce fertile offspring, which are called species. … Continue reading →

Biotic Components Definition: The biotic component of the environment comprises all living organisms, forming what is commonly referred to as the biotic aspect of ecosystems. This dynamic realm includes animals, plants, and microorganisms. Classify into Autotrophs: Organisms capable of producing … Continue reading →

Environment The environment is the place, people, things, and nature surrounding any living organism.  It is a combination of natural and human-made phenomena. The environment broadly includes biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components which are listed in the table given … Continue reading →

Lithium It is a soft, silvery-white metal that heads group 1, the alkali metals group, of the periodic table of the elements. It has the lowest density of all metals and the lightest of the solid elements. It reacts vigorously … Continue reading →

What are Rare Earth Elements? REE is a set of seventeen elements in the periodic table. These include the fifteen lanthanides on the periodic table plus scandium and yttrium. REE are all metals, and the group is often referred to … Continue reading →

Basics Definition: It is an approach to design and implement programmes, policies, legislation and research in which multiple sectors communicate and work together to achieve better public health outcomes. The core of the One Health approach is rooted in acknowledging … Continue reading →

Basics Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the major cause of cervical cancer. When exposed to HPV, the body’s immune system typically prevents the virus from harming. Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow … Continue reading →

What is it? – It is an inherited blood disorder. Effect It affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disease have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin S, which … Continue reading →

Cause: Bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis Affecting Body Part: TB most commonly affects the lungs Treatment: TB is a treatable and curable disease. Transmission: TB is spread from person to person through the air. Symptoms Persistent cough that lasts more than … Continue reading →