Life, in all its intricate forms, from the simplest bacterium to the most complex human, is built upon a foundation of fundamental organic molecules – biomolecules. These are the essential chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms, playing pivotal roles in structure, function, and regulation within cells. Understanding biomolecules is crucial not only for biology enthusiasts […]
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Genetics is the science of how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to their children. Genetics helps us understand the “blueprint” of life, explaining how every living thing gets its features from its ancestors. The image shows how the basic units of heredity are organised within the human body. It begins with the idea
Introduction — Why this matters for GS Paper IV Integrity is a foundational virtue for public servants: it underpins public trust, the legitimacy of institutions, and ethical decision-making. For UPSC GS-IV, understanding how integrity differs from neighbouring concepts such as honesty, and seeing how both play out in real administrative life, helps answer value-based and
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1. Which of the following nuclear fuel types can be converted into fissile fuel through transmutation? a) Fissionable fuel b) Fissile fuel c) Fertile fuel d) Reactor-grade fuel Answer: c) Fertile fuel Explanation: Fertile fuel, such as Thorium-232, cannot undergo fission directly but can be converted into a fissile fuel (e.g., Uranium-233) through the process
1. Which of the following statements best describes isotopes? a) Atoms with the same number of neutrons but different protons b) Atoms with the same number of protons but different neutrons c) Atoms with different atomic numbers but the same mass number d) Atoms with the same number of electrons but different protons Answer: b)
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