In the last article, we have seen what is meant by alkanes, their classification, and nomenclature. In this article we shall study preparations of alkanes by different methods. From Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: Preparations of Alkanes From Alkenes: Alkanes are obtained by passing the mixture of alkenes and hydrogen over Raney nickel (Ni), or platinum(Pt) or palladium […]
Science > Physics > Newton’s Laws of Motion > Reference Frames Before studying Newton’s laws of motion, we shall understand a very important concept of reference frames in this article. Motion is a Relative Concept: Motion is always with respect to the observer. Consider a person A is standing in a train moving in the […]
Q81. Discuss in detail the provisions of Maintenance of wife and children under the Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. Maintenance of wife (Section 18): Subject to the provisions of this section, a Hindu wife, whether married before or after the commencement of this Act, shall be entitled to be maintained by her husband during her […]
Q71. What is Maternity Benefit? Maternity Benefit is a payment made to women who are on maternity leave from work. Every woman shall be entitled to, and her employer shall be liable for, the payment of maternity benefit, which is the amount payable to her at the rate of the average daily wage for the period […]
Q61. Write short note on “International Labour Organisation”. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. The ILO was founded in accordance with Part XIII of the Treaty of Versailles, commonly called the Labour Section on April 19, 1919, […]
Q51. What is the Minimum Age Convention? The International Labour Organization (the ILO) has regulated child labour through the Minimum Age Convention and the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention. Such conventions aim at the reduction and eventual elimination of harmful labour practices. The Minimum Age Convention (No. 138) was adopted in 1973 and became effective in June […]
Q41. Write a short note on Muta Marriage? The word “muta” literally means “enjoyment, use”. It is a ‘marriage for pleasure’ for a fixed period of time, also known as temporary marriage. The institution of muta, which was fairly common in Arabia before and at the time of the prophet, is now not recognized by […]
Q31. Write about the Social Reform Movement in India related to Women in India. During the colonial era, many Indians acquired western education and were introduced to the concepts of freedom, equality, and fraternity proclaimed during the French revolution. These educated people emphasized the equality of women with men. They challenged the caste system. The […]
Q21. Enumerate any 3 provisions under the Constitution of India for the benefit of children. Right to free and compulsory elementary education for all children in the 6-14 year age group (Article 21 A) Right to be protected from any hazardous employment till the age of 14 years (Article 24) Right to be protected from […]
Law > The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 > Section 91 of IEA In this article we shall study Section 91 of IEA, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 related to the concept of the exclusion of oral by documentary evidence. Meaning of Evidence: The term evidence has come from the Latin word “evident” which means “to show clearly” […]