Why going green is a trend? It means recycling when possible, using sustainable products, eating local food and doing whatever you can to decrease your impact on Mother Earth. The trend is driven largely by the ever-growing scientific suggestion that global warming is real and problematic. Is going green a fad? Going green is the […]
Are elfs on the shelfs dangerous?
Are elfs on the shelfs dangerous? One philosophy provides a compelling argument about the dangers of the Elf on the Shelf, namely that it is a lie, threatens the trustworthiness of parents, ultimately encourages gullibility in children rather than critical thinking and inadvertently teaches children that their behavior should be governed by potential … What […]
What was the purpose for Ellis Island?
What was the purpose for Ellis Island? Ellis Island is a historical site that opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Located at the mouth of Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, Ellis Island saw millions of newly arrived […]
Is an ostrich the same as an emu?
Is a water rat a herbivore?
Is a water rat a herbivore? While most rats are herbivorous (vegetarian), Water-rats (like me) eat vegetation as a last resort, and instead hunt a wide variety of animals such as large water-insects, crustaceans, fish, mussels, frogs, bird-eggs, spiders, and even water birds. What animals eat water mites? It’s thought that water mites are also […]
What do pesticides do to rivers?
What do pesticides do to rivers? As a result, they alter the state of such water bodies by changing to its physical, chemical or biological conditions, thereby making it toxic, contaminated and unsuitable for use. When pesticides contaminate waters, such waters become harmful to living organisms that consume or come in contact with them. What […]
Who is non resident under FEMA?
Who is non resident under FEMA? NRI is legally defined under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) for applicability of respective laws. NRI is defined under FEMA as a person resident outside India who is either a citizen of India or is a Person of Indian Origin (PIO). […]
What is the difference between a dictator and a tyrant?
What is the difference between a dictator and a tyrant? Tyrant- An absolute ruler unrestrained by law or person, or one who has usurped legitimate sovereignty. Dictator- A ruler who wields absolute power. Both terms are used to describe oppressive rulers who abuse their power. What government is a military dictatorship? Military dictatorship, an authoritarian […]