Paragraph on Tsunami Tsunami is a Japanese word. It means high tidal waves. On 26th December, 2004 was caused by a very powerful under water earthquake near Sumatra in Indonesia. It is regarded as one of the most terrible earthquakes that hit the earth in a period of last forty years. This earthquake…
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Paragraph on Travelling and its Advantages Travelling Travelling refers to a trip or a journey to some distant places. It usually refers to visiting more than one places. Why do people travel? A person travels for both pleasure and knowledge. Over the ages people sailed across the roaring sea, travelled on foot to…
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Paragraph on Socialism in the Indian Constitution Socialism in Indian Constitution The Constitution of India (42nd Amendment Act, 1976) has introduced the word ‘socialist” (in the Preamble) to qualify our Republic. The text of the Preamble of Indian Constitution, as amended, gives almost the highest place of honour, to the objectives of socialism.…
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Paragraph on Science and War Relation between Science and War: Science and war have co-existed from the earliest times. Victory goes to the nation which is more highly developed in science. This fact explains why science progresses so rapidly under the stress of war. Formerly, wars were won or lost in the battlefields, but they…
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Paragraph on Saraswati Mahal Library (MSSM-Tanjore) This short article contains information on Saraswati Mahal Library or Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji Saraswati Library. M.S.S.M or Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji’s Saraswati Mahal Library at Tanjore , is one of the few medieval libraries in the world. It was made a Public Library in 1918 by the Madras…
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Paragraph on Sangeet Natak Akademi (Academy), New Delhi The Sangeet Natak Akademi at New Delhi is the academy of Music, Dance and Drama. The Sangeet Natak Akademi (Academy) was established by Government of India in 1953 as an autonomous organization; promotes development of music, dance and drama; holds seminars, competitions, music festivals etc;…
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Paragraph on Raja Ram Mohan Roy and his achievements Raja Rammohan Roy Introduction: Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a great socio-religious reformer. He was born in a Brahmin family on 10th May, 1772 at Radhanagar, in Hoogly district of Bengal (now West Bengal). Ramakanto Roy was his father. His mother’s name was Tarini. He was…
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Paragraph on Old Age Helplessness of old age: When a man reaches the dusk of his life he needs care and emotional sustenance. But unfortunately in most cases these are hopelessly absent. Far from being treated honorably they are looked upon as unwanted burden and often they are the helpless victims of neglect. Even…
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Paragraph on National Library in India The National library serves as a permanent repository of all reading and information material produced in India as well as printed material written by Indians and concerning India written by foreigners, where-ever published and in whatever language. Under the Delivery of Books Act, the National Library is…
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Paragraph on National Council of Educational Research and Training Brief Noteon National Council of Educational Research and Training. The National Council of Educational Research and Training was established in 1961. It is a major advisory body to the Ministry of Education on school education. It implements the policies and programmes of the Ministry,…
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