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1. Recently researchers at the University of Minnesota (US) have discovered ferromagnetic properties in this chemical element at room temperature a. Platinum b. Iridium c. Ruthenium d. Strontium About Ruthenium (Ru) • It belongs to the platinum group, has atomic number 44 and is mostly used in the electronics industry for chip resistors and electrical contacts. • It is the fourth element to have unique magnetic properties at room temperature. • Other than this only three elements have been found to be ferromagnetic at room temperature - iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), and nickel (Ni). 2. GRAVITYRAT found in recent news is related to a. A computer malware b. Genetically modified rat for experimentation c. NASA's new mission d. Defence ministry's new initiative to keep a vigilant eye on China About Gravity RAT • It infiltrates a system in the form of an innocuous looking email attachment, which can be in any format, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Adobe Acrobat...

Emergence of religious movements The sixth century B.C. is considered a wonderful century in history. Great thinkers like Buddha, Mahavira, Heraclitus, Zoroaster, Confucius and Lao Tse lived and preached their ideas in this century. In India, the Republican institutions were strong in the 6th century B.C. This enabled rise of heterodox sects against the orthodox religion dominated by rites and rituals . Among them the most successful were Jainism and Buddhism whose impact on the Indian society was remarkable. Causes for the Rise of Jainism and Buddhism The primary cause for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism was the religious unrest in India in the 6th century B.C. The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the Later Vedic period were not acceptable to the common people. The sacrificial ceremonies were also found to be too expensive. The superstitious beliefs and mantras confused the people. The teachings of Upanishads, an alternative to the system of sacrifices, w...

Ever wondered what is the nature of humans? Wait, what....nature of humans?! What is the nature of humans. In this book we will explore precisely that, humans thought process, world view, and the kind of values they adopt - the why and how of it. Lets get to it. Have you ever wondered why do some people crave power? Why do some people pray so much? Why do people intelligently backstab you and just cunningly take away things from you. Some people crave certainty, while some people are free from any kind of bounds. Do you chase success? want to win friends and influence people? Why do people do these things, is there any metric by which we can identify the behaviour?

Class, Caste and Occupation The caste system is a classification of people into four hierarchically ranked castes called varnas . They are classified according to occupation and determine access to wealth , power , and privilege . The Brahmans , usually priests and scholars , are at the top. Next are the Kshatriyas , or political rulers and soldiers . They are followed by the Vaishyas , or merchants , and the fourth are the Shudras , who are usually laborers , peasants, artisans, and servants . At the very bottom are those considered the untouchables . These individuals perform occupations that are considered unclean and polluting, such as scavenging and skinning dead animals and are considered outcastes.  Untouchables  are not considered to be included in the ranked castes . The four orders of society are believed to have originated from the self - sacrifice of Purusha -the creator, the primeval being and are mentioned in Rig Veda. There seems to be a constant upward and ...

The key differences between Harappa and Vedic Civilization: The key difference between the Vedic age and the Harappan civilization is that the Harappan civilization was between 3000-1700 BCE which was the time of bronze age while the Vedic age began in 1500 BCE till 500 BCE which was the iron age. The sources of information of the Harappan civilization are mainly archaeological , while the Vedic culture is mostly known from the literary sources. Harappans are said to have been the original inhabitants of India while the Aryans are believed to have come to India from central Asia . The Harappan civilization was urban in nature, Vedic culture was rural and pastoral . At best the Rig Vedic Aryans lived in fortified places protected by mud walls; and these cannot be regarded as towns in the Harappan sense. In the Indus civilization trade , internal and external, crafts as well as industries were the main sources of economy , Vedic Economy was initially pastoral and lat...

Topic : Indus Valley Civilization The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), or Harappan Civilisation, was a Bronze Age civilisation (3300–1300 BCE; mature period 2600–1900 BCE) mainly in the northwestern regions of South Asia, extending from what today is northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India. Along with Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, it was one of three early cradles of civilisations of the Old World, and of the three, the most widespread . The Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilization or Harappan Civilization was the culmination of a long and sustained cultural evolution in the Indus Valley and surrounding areas. The term “Indus Valley Civilization” was used by John Marshall for the first time . The people of this civilization were definitely in touch with the other civilizations especially with Mesopotamian civilization. Indus Valley civilization is now considered as a continuation of the neolithic Mehrgarh culture which flourished between 7000BC to 5000...

Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based and Scientifically proven. Good  nutrition  is one of the keys to a  healthy  life. You can improve your  health  by keeping a balanced diet. You should eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals. This includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and a source of protein.  Nutrition  is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs. Good  nutrition  – an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity – is a cornerstone of good  health Here are 28 health and nutrition tips that are actually based on good science. 1. Don't drink sugar calories Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can put into your body. This is because liquid sugar calories don't get registered by the brain in the same way as calories from solid foods. For this reason, when you drink soda, you end up eating more ...