Iron is chiefly extracted from hematite ore (Fe2O3) Concentration by Gravity Separation: The powdered ore is washed with steam of water. As a result, the lighter sand particles and other impurities are washed away and the heavier ore particles settle down. Roasting and Calcination: The concentrated ore is strongly heated in a limited supply of […]
ELECTRIC POWER In general, power is defined as the rate of doing work or rate of spending energy. Similarly, the electric power is defined as the rate of consumption of electrical energy. It represents the rate at which the electrical energy is converted into some other form of energy. Suppose a current I flows through
Zonal Councils The Zonal Councils were established by the States Reorganization Act in 1956 to achieve cooperation and coordination among States. They were created in the backdrop of the linguistic reorganization of India and the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru described their objective as to “develop the habit of co-operative working”. Originally five
Female infanticide Female infanticide is the intentional killing of baby girls due to the preference for male babies and from the low value associated with the birth of females. Causes Cultural beliefs and social norms Economic utility Ideological Preference for Boys Practice of dowry Economic opportunities available to women are very few Instances of sexual
Deforestation and its Effects Deforestation or forest clearance is the removal of a forest or stands of trees from land that is then converted to non-forest use. Reasons This happens for many reasons like intensive agriculture, urbanization, construction of dams, roads, buildings and industries, hydroelectric projects, forest fires, and construction of mountain and forest roads.
Economic empowerment schemes for women The IMF estimates that equal participation of women in the workforce will increase India’s GDP by 27 %. Women’s economic empowerment is important to achieve gender equality and sustainable development. Some of the important schemes are, Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) Sub scheme of Integrated Rural
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Alcohol Abuse The consumption of alcohol is a social evil practised by the wealthier and poorer sections of society. The dependence on alcohol is called alcoholism and the addict is termed an alcoholic. It is called alcohol abuse. Drinking alcohol impairs one’s physical, physiological and psychological functions. Harmful Effects of Alcohol to Health Prolonged use
Major schemes of the central government to improve Rural sanitation The central government has been implementing schemes to improve access to sanitation in rural areas from the First Five Year Plan (1951-56) onwards. Rural sanitation is a State’s Last subject in the Indian Constitution. The Central government supplements the States effort by providing financial and
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The location of the Industries is the key to the balanced regional growth of our nation. Industrial location is the key component of inclusive growth as envisaged by the Government The factors favouring Textile Industrial Cluster Development in Tamil Nadu Integrated transportation and communication facilities Speedy and efficient transport facilities, integrated with all modes of
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Digital Cable TV Service Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation Limited was incorporated with the objective to provide high-quality cable TV signals to the public at an affordable cost. The service provided by the TACTV Corporation is a welfare step taken by the Government in the interest of the public and Cable TV operators. The
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