A group of cells that are similar in structure and/or work together to achieve a particular function forms a tissue. Plant Tissues: Plant tissues can be of two types: Meristematic Tissue (dividing tissue) and Permanent Tissue. Meristematic Tissue: Dividing tissue – growth tissue. Depending on where it is present it is classified as: Apical: Present…
Changes in Adolescence The transition phase between childhood (phase of internal growth) and sexual maturity is known as adolescence. During this phase, the body proportions change, and new features and new sensations appear. Some changes are common in boys and girls: Thick hairs in new parts of the body: Armpits and the genital area between…
Reproduction refers to the process of replication of an individual organism from parent to child. The tale of reproduction starts with cell division. Cell division Chromosomes contain information for the inheritance of features from parents to the next generation in the form of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) molecules. DNA in the cell nucleus is the information…
In Biology, a Cell is a basic membrane-bound unit that contains the fundamental molecules of life. It is the fundamental unit of life, i.e. all life form is composed of cells. What is Life? The Question of what is life is not centred around what living things have, it is what they do. We find…
According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), money laundering is “the processing of criminal proceeds to disguise their illegal origin in order to legitimize the ill-gotten gains of crime.” In simpler terms, money laundering is the illegal process of concealing the origins of illicitly obtained funds, making them appear legitimate. Criminals carry out a…
Organized crime and terrorism, though driven by different goals, have increasingly formed dangerous alliances. While organized crime seeks profit through illegal trades like drug trafficking and money laundering, terrorism aims to achieve political or ideological objectives through violence and fear. Despite their differences, both use similar methods such as violence, corruption, and secrecy to maintain…
Since the failure of the negotiations under the WTO, the world is moving towards a new type of trade agreement, the mega trade agreement. Mega trade agreements are large-scale, comprehensive trade pacts involving multiple countries or regions, aimed at promoting trade liberalization and economic integration. These agreements cover goods, services, investments, intellectual property, and dispute…
Trade between countries has been an integral part of the relationship between two countries since ancient times. This can be seen from the trade relations that existed between the Indus Civilisation and Egypt, Mesopotamia, etc. Further, the Silk Route was established to promote trade between the East and the West. Trade was also a reason…
A regional trade bloc is a group of countries within a specific geographical region that form an agreement to reduce or eliminate trade barriers (such as tariffs, quotas, and regulations) among themselves. These agreements aim to promote economic integration and cooperation, fostering increased trade and investment within the bloc. The regional trade blocks encourage trade…
The World Bank is a multilateral international organization founded in 1944 with the aim of providing financial aid, advice, and research to less developed countries to promote their overall economic development. The World Bank is a group of five institutions that provide a wide range of financial products and technical assistance. These are: Since 1947,…
