Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

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June 22, 2016

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Members – 21 Pacific Rim Members Headquarters – Singapore Founded – 1989 here was a growing interdependence among Asia-Pacific economies which led to the formation of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Also, the formation of trade...

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June 21, 2016

Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation (IOR-ARC)

The IOR-ARC is a cooperation of the countries belonging to the Indian Ocean Rim. It was set up in 1997 in the country of Mauritius. The objective of this regional cooperation body is...

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May 5, 2016

Equatorial Counter Current

Equatorial counter current is a current phenomenon noted near the equator, an eastward flow of oceanic water in opposition to and flanked by the westward equatorial currents of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. It...

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April 17, 2016

Near Field Communication Technology

Near Field Communication Technology is a method of communication which enables two electronic devices to communicate with each other when they are within 2 inches of each other. History – NFC is a subset...

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April 15, 2016

Nirvana

Buddhists perceive life as samsara, that signified limitless wandering in this world and the various transitions that are interconnected. These transitions are affect by each other. There is a continuous cycle of cause and...

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April 13, 2016

Equatorial Counter Current

Equatorial counter current is a current phenomenon noted near the equator, an eastward flow of oceanic water in opposition to and flanked by the westward equatorial currents of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. It...

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April 11, 2016

Indian Remote Sensing Satellite

Remote Sensing is the acquiring information about objects without coming in physical contact of the object. Usage – Remote sensing is used in numerous fields, including geography and most Earth Science disciplines (for example,...

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April 5, 2016

Responsibilities and Powers of Prime Minister of India

The Prime Minister of India is the Head of the Government and Chief Advisor to the President of India. Also, the head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party...

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April 4, 2016

Green Climate Fund

The Green Climate Fund was founded to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter the climate change. The headquarters are in Incheon, South Korea. The Fund is a unique...

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March 21, 2016

Nitrogen Cycle

Nitrogen Cycle is a cycle through which nitrogen gets converted into its various chemical forms which are vital for life on Earth. Nitrogen is the largest constituent of our planet’s atmosphere i.e. 78%. But,...