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Manganese is a chemical element with the symbol Mn. It is a hard, brittle metal. Manganese is essential for steel production. It improves strength and toughness. The element is also used in batteries and pigments. Manganese is found in various minerals. Major producers include South Africa and Australia. It plays a role in human health, aiding metabolism and bone formation.

Neritic and Pelagic Deposits

The Earth's oceans cover approximately 71% of the planet's surface, holding a vast reservoir of sediments that have accumulated over millions of years. These sediments are categorized into...

 August 3, 2023

Types of Marine Sediments

Marine sediments are critical components of Earth's oceans, representing the accumulation of various materials over geological time. These sediments serve as essential archives of Earth's history, revealing past...

 August 3, 2023

Ocean/Marine Sediments

Ocean sediments are an integral part of Earth's geologic history, providing a glimpse into the planet's past and playing a crucial role in various ecological and geological processes....

 August 3, 2023

Fertigation In Agriculture

Fertigation is a modern agricultural practice that combines irrigation with fertilization, allowing farmers to deliver essential nutrients directly to plants' root zones through the irrigation system. By integrating...

 July 23, 2023

Deep Ocean Mission

The Deep Ocean Mission is a new initiative launched by the Indian government to explore marine biodiversity and promote the sustainable use of marine resources in India's exclusive...

 February 6, 2023

UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination Geology Syllabus

Paper ' I 1. General Geology: The Solar System, Meteorites, Origin and interior of the earth and age of earth; Volcanoes- causes and products, Volcanic belts; Earthquakes-causes, effects,...

 December 27, 2022

Iron and Steel Industry

Vegetable oil is an important item of Indian food as it is the major source of fat. Vegetable oil industry of India can be divided into three broad...

 November 12, 2022

Mineral Resources 2

Silver is another precious metal produced in India. It is valued next only to gold for making ornaments due to its softness and attractive white colour. It had...

 November 11, 2022

Manufacturing’Industries

Introduction Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into more useful and valuable articles with the help of tools and machines. A large number of factors affect...

 November 9, 2022

Important Minerals of the World

Iron Ore Iron ore is the backbone of modern civilisation. It is the foundation of our basic industry. Today, iron ore is used all over the world. The...

 November 9, 2022

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