Recombinant DNA Technology (Genetic Engineering)
Recombinant DNA technology enables scientists to transfer specific genes from one organism to another, even if they are unrelated species. This is possible because the genetic code is...
The history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
The Badami cave temples were built in the 6th century CE by the Chalukyas.
However, the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India are the Barabar Caves...
Atlas Mountains – Northwest Africa
The Atlas Mountains are located in Northwest Africa.
They extend across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
They separate the Mediterranean coast from the Sahara Desert.
Abyssinian...
Constitutional Position Regarding Removal of Governor
Under Article 156 of the Constitution of India:
The Governor holds office for a term of five years.
However, he/she holds office “during the pleasure of the...
The Governor is the constitutional head of a State in India, functioning similarly to how the President functions at the Union level.
📜 Constitutional Provisions (Articles 153–162, 163–167, 174–213)
Article 153...
If a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha, the following will happen:
✅ Constitutional Position (Article 109 of the Indian Constitution)
A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
After passing in Lok...
Magmatism and Tectonics
Inter-relationship between Tectonic Settings and Igneous Rock Suites
Introduction
Magmatism and tectonics are closely interrelated processes reflecting the thermal and dynamic state of the Earth’s interior....
CONCEPT OF DETAILED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Experience has demonstrated that in mountain belts and other deformed regions throughout the world geologic structures and structural systems are marked by a high degree of geometric order, that the...
Magmatic Evolution and Differentiation: Fractional Crystallization
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## **Magmatic Evolution**
* The process by which a **parent magma** changes its composition during cooling, crystallization, and interaction with rocks.
* Leads to the...
Magma – Nature, Types, Composition and Generation
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## **Nature of Magma**
* Magma is a **naturally occurring molten rock material**, generated within the Earth’s crust or upper mantle.
* It is a **complex, multicomponent...
Concept of Stress and Strain
Stress
* Stress is the **force per unit area** acting on a rock body.
* Formula:
sigma ={F}/{A}
where $F$ = force, $A$ = area.
* Types of stress:
1. **Normal stress ($\sigma_n$)**...
Structure and Origin of the Alpine–Himalayan Belt and Evolution of the Indo–Gangetic Basin
1. Structure and Origin of the Alpine–Himalayan Belt**
### **Origin**
* The **Alpine–Himalayan Belt** is the world’s...