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Page-2 of Human Evolution

Human evolution is the process by which humans developed from earlier hominins. It spans millions of years. Key stages include the emergence of bipedalism and the use of tools. Fossils provide evidence of our ancestors. Genetic studies reveal our connections to other species. This journey highlights adaptability and survival. Understanding our evolution informs our identity and place in the natural world.

Formation of Stars and Stellar Evolution

Stars are the celestial bodies that have fascinated humans for centuries. These luminous spheres of gas and plasma play a vital role in the universe. Understanding the formation...

 November 12, 2022

The World War I and’Revolutionary Activities Abroad

The First World War had a profound effect on the national'movement in India. It gave a new meaning and urgency to the'Congress demand for Swaraj. The Indians, at...

 October 22, 2022

Human-made things outweighs Earth’s Living Things

According to a team of environmental researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, Human-made things are set to outweigh all living things on the Earth. Key...

 December 11, 2020

Last Known Homo Erectus Settlement Found in Indonesia

Recent studies published in 'Nature' reveal fascinating information about the last known settlement of Homo erectus, an extinct species of the human genus. This archaeological research has been...

 January 2, 2020

Oldest Known Human Ancestor’s Skull Found in Ethiopia

The recent unearthing of a fascinating and well-preserved adult male skull, identified as MRD-VP-1/1 or commonly known as MRD, in Ethiopia has provided new insights into human evolution....

 August 29, 2019

Generative Artificial Intelligence

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is a sophisticated branch of AI focused on creating new, original content—such as text, images, audio, video, and software code—rather than merely analyzing or...

 August 4, 2019

Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud

Cloud deployment models define the environment where cloud infrastructure is hosted, who has access to it, and how it is managed. These models are categorized based on ownership,...

 August 1, 2019

Taxation under Guptas

The fiscal architecture of the Gupta Empire (c. 319–550 CE) represents a major structural shift from the highly centralized, cash-salaried bureaucratic apparatus of the Mauryans toward a decentralized,...

 July 12, 2019

Three Crowned Kings

The Early Historic period of South India, widely known as the Sangam Age (circa 3rd Century BCE to 3rd Century CE), was politically dominated by three primary royal...

 July 5, 2019

Rituals and sacrifices

The institution of rituals and sacrifices (Yajnas) underwent a profound transformation in ancient India. It evolved from a simple, collective, and voluntary system of worship in the Early...

 April 15, 2019

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