Miscellaneous

Argon –The Element and Its Applications

Argon is the third most abundant gas on Earth. Incandescent bulbs and Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) are two major light sources. Though, they apply two different methods for generation of light argon is employed in both bulbs.  Incandescent bulb and compact fluorescent lamps – Role of argon Incandescent bulb produces light through thermal radiation. These

Uranus- Planet With a Strange Way of Rotation

Uranus is an icy planet and appears in an azure blue colour. It is different from terrestrial planets and gaseous planets and is located in a huge, cold world far out in space. Uranus is surrounded by many black rings and icy moons. The seventh planet in the solar system is at a distance of

Mars- The Red Planet

Mars, the neighbor of Earth is the fourth planet from the sun. The surface of Mars contains abundant quantity of iron. The dampness and warmth of the atmosphere of Mars cause rusting of iron. The rusted iron along with the dusty red soil on the surface of Mars gives a reddish colour to the surface

Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)

CCHF (Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever) is a virus caused infection transmitted to people by ticks and livestock animals. CCHF is one of the major ticks-borne infection caused by virus. Veterinary and health care personnel become easy prey for the disease. The transmission of the infection happens through the bite of a contaminated tick or because of

Statue of Unity- World’s Tallest Statue

Statue of Unity in Gujarat State of India, that depicts Sardar Patel, has become the tallest statue in the world. The statue is a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a leader of the Indian freedom struggle and first deputy Prime Minister of independent India. He is described as the architect of independent India. He played