What is ontology and its types? Ontology is the study or concern about what kinds of things exist – what entities or `things’ there are in the universe [3]. `An ontology may take a variety of forms, but necessarily it will include a vocabulary of terms, and some specification of their meaning. What is ontological […]
Are we still tracking Oumuamua?
Are we still tracking Oumuamua? ‘Oumuamua is currently moving away from Earth at nearly twice the speed of Voyager 1, the fastest spacecraft ever built. Project Lyra’s new mission proposal suggests launching the spacecraft as soon as 2030. It would intercept ‘Oumuamua around 2049 when the asteroid is about five times farther from the sun […]
Why do sports have inequalities?
Why do sports have inequalities? The origin of inequality in sports is found in gender stereotypes and prejudices. Research conducted by Sant Joan de Deu Hospital in Barcelona, indicated that 80% of young girls do not meet the recommended amount physical activity by the World Health Organization (WHO). Why male athletes are paid more? Men’s […]
What is naturalism as a literary movement?
What is naturalism as a literary movement? Naturalism was a literary movement taking place from 1865 to 1900 that used detailed realism to suggest that social conditions, heredity, and environment had inescapable force in shaping human character. Naturalistic writers were influenced by the evolution theory of Charles Darwin. What is the theme of The Yellow […]
What is ownership structure?
What is ownership structure? An ownership structure concerns the internal organization of a business entity and the rights and duties of the individual holding the equitable or legal interest in that business. For instance, a shareholder who is also the owner of a corporation has certain rights. What makes good corporate governance? A good corporate […]
Is cable TV a private good?
Is cable TV a private good? A good is non-rival if consumption of one unit by one person does not decrease available units for consumption by another person. An example of non-rival consumption is watching a television show. A private good, by contrast, is rival. An example of an excludable good is cable television. What […]
Why do we talk human rights and not human responsibilities?
How is malaria passed on?
How is malaria passed on? How is malaria transmitted? Usually, people get malaria by being bitten by an infective female Anopheles mosquito. Only Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria and they must have been infected through a previous blood meal taken from an infected person. Is malaria an Apicomplexan? The Apicomplexa are a diverse group that […]
What is Assam PIN code?
What is Assam PIN code? Assam Pin code List No. District Post offices 11 Hailakandi 146 12 Jorhat 217 13 Kamrup 312 14 Karbi Anglong 136 What is the pin code of Bongaigaon? 783380 How many GP are there in Assam? Panchayati Raj Institutions in Assam Level Name of PRI Numbers District Panchayat Zilla Parishad […]
Do prisons have cameras in cells?
Do prisons have cameras in cells? In the case of prisons, it’s a tricky subject. Some facilities feel that for the safety of their inmates, it’s appropriate to use security cameras to monitor individual cells, while others consider this a breach of what little privacy the prisoners have left. What inherent assumptions are revealed in […]