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“The Knowledge Library”
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An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.
“The Knowledge Library”
Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
Knowledge for All, without Barriers…
The Greenwich Meridian, also known as the Prime Meridian, is an imaginary line of longitude that serves as the reference point for measuring longitude east and west of the Earth’s surface. It is defined as 0 degrees longitude and passes …
A time zone is a region of the Earth that has the same standard time. Time zones are primarily based on the Earth’s longitudinal lines, with each zone roughly 15 degrees of longitude apart, corresponding to one hour of time …
A hemisphere is a half of a sphere, typically divided by an imaginary line called the equator or a similar reference line. The term “hemisphere” is commonly used in geography and astronomy to describe the division of the Earth or …
Birds are a diverse group of warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by feathers, beaks, and laying eggs. They are found in virtually every habitat worldwide and exhibit a wide range of adaptations for flight, foraging, and reproduction. Here are some major types …
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that are found in nearly every aquatic environment, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountain streams. They are incredibly diverse, with over 34,000 known species. Here are some major types of fishes: 1. **Jawless Fishes …
The tuatara is a unique reptile native to New Zealand and belongs to the order Rhynchocephalia. Despite its lizard-like appearance, tuatara are not lizards; they are the only surviving members of a distinct lineage that dates back to the time …
While snakes are not capable of true flight like birds or bats, there are a few species of snakes that can glide through the air. This gliding behavior is more accurately described as “aerial locomotion” rather than true flight. The …
Archaeopteryx is a genus of prehistoric bird-like dinosaurs that lived during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. It is often considered one of the most important transitional fossils because it exhibits both reptilian and avian features, providing …
Reptiles are a diverse group of animals characterized by their scaly skin and cold-blooded metabolism. They include several orders, each with its own unique characteristics. Here are the main groups of reptiles: 1. **Squamata**: – This order includes lizards and …
World AIDS Day World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on 1 December all over the world to make people aware about AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome)। AIDS is an epidemic disease caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency (HIV) …
Amphibians are fascinating creatures that straddle two worlds, typically living part of their lives in water and part on land. They’re known for their unique life cycle, starting as aquatic larvae, such as tadpoles, and undergoing metamorphosis into terrestrial adults, …
Jagadish Chandra Bose Jagadish Chandra Bose, known as India’s first modern scientist, is born (30 November) and dies (23 November) both fall in the same week। Kolkata-based Bose Institute or Bose Vigyan Mandir was established this institute in 30 November …
The great Jyotiba Phule Mahatma Jyatiba Phule was born on 11 April 1827 in Pune and died on 28 November 1890। The first generation of his family used to work as a gardener। They had brought Punne flowers from Satara …
National Cadet Corps Day The National Cadet Corps is the world’s largest and uniformed youth organization। It is open to school and college students on a voluntary basis। National Cadet Corps Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday …
National Organ Donation Day ‘National Organ Donation Day’ is organized by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.Organ donation is the process when a person allows their own organ to be …
Constitution Day Constitution Day is celebrated every year on 26 November in the country। On this special day, Constitution maker Dr.Bhimrao Ambedkar is remembered। All universities in the country have been ordered by the UGC to observe 26 November as …
Dr. Verghese Kurien Birthday Father of India’s White Revolution Dr. November 26, the birthday of Verghese Kurien’s birth anniversary (also known as Milkman), is celebrated as National Milk Day। The day was declared by all the dairy majors of the …
World Environment Protection Day World Environment Protection Day is celebrated across the world to make people aware। Which is celebrated every year on 26 November in almost the entire universe। This year, Environmental Protection Day falls on Friday, 26 November …