Miscellaneous
22 Nov 2016
Demonetisation And Legal Tender : Basics Ought To Be Known
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 8 November 2016, in a live televised address to the nation declared circulation of all Rs. 500 and Rs.1000 bank notes as invalid from 9 November 2016. Through this process of demonetisation, the said currencies ceased to be legal tender. What is legal tender? What is demonetization?
05 Aug 2016
Phishing: Basics Ought To Be Known
Phishing is a way of fraudulently acquiring vital information such as usernames, passwords and details of credit debit card, by sending e-mails or over phone by creating an impression that it is from regulators, authentic organizations or individuals. How is phishing carried out? Phishing is usually carried out through hoax emails (with fake sender addresses),
15 Jun 2016
Brexit and implications- Basics ought to be known
As June 23,2016 is approaching, media is getting filled with news on Brexit. Brexit stands for the two words “British Exit” indicating the chances that Britain may withdraw from European Union ( EU). To decide on Brexit, Britain is holding a referendum on in-out from EU membership on June 23, 2016. What is meant by
12 Jun 2016
Monsoon-Basics That Should Be Known
Monsoon results in rain and hence the term monsoon often refers to a rainy season. Monsoon is in fact a shift in wind direction that causes a marked change in local weather conditions and results in rain. What causes monsoon? The imbalances in atmospheric pressures between two locations results in winds. The pressure imbalance is
23 Jan 2015
Minerals: Sources And Roles In The Functioning of Body
Vitamins and minerals are two important words made familiar by advertisers promoting heath drinks and foods aimed at kids. Our body requires only tiny quantities of vitamins and minerals. Hence they are called micro nutrients. But both act as a team and play major roles in various functions of the body. When we