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bubmagJanuary 28, 2022
Since Pokémon was first unleashed upon the world in 1998, the ever-popular IP has birthed a video game franchise, a trading card game, an anime series, a film series, books, manga comics, music and plenty of merchandise. There are a total of 28 Pokémon films, made up of 22 animated…
bubmagJanuary 28, 2022
Kazakh director Sana Serkebaeva takes us on an underwater journey through the flora and fauna of a dead sea forest. On her latest album, Aralkum, avant-violinist and electronic composer Galya Bisengalieva reflects on what she terms “one of the worst environmental disasters on the planet”, the shrinking of the Aral Sea.…
bubmagFebruary 20, 2021
The Aral Sea basin in Central Asia and its major rivers, the Amu Darya and Syr Darya, were the center of advanced river civilizations, and a principal hub of the Silk Roads over a period of more than 2,000 years. The region’s decline has been traditionally attributed to the Mongol…
bubmagDecember 17, 2020
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from…
bubmagJune 24, 2020
People in the sustainable development community have been saddened to hear of the recent death of David Middleton FRSA. David was the CEO of Midlands Environmental Business Company from 1991 to 2013, during which time MEBC became a centre of excellence for businesses who wished to adopt sustainable development practices. …
bubmagJune 23, 2020
The world’s sixth-largest cotton exporter has for decades relied on forced labor.A reformist government facing global market pressures is ending the practice, also allowing farmers to grow other crops. Major global brands like Adidas, Zara and Gap, which have boycotted Uzbek cotton for years, are waiting to see whether the…
bubmagJune 23, 2020
In a world full of creepy and mysterious places, take a look at some that are so haunting that they have been completely abandoned. This video by Watch Mojo explores the 20 creepiest abandoned places around the world. Some are now open to tourists, while others remain remote and inaccessible.…
bubmagJune 23, 2020
Key Point: The Russians chose to valiantly fight. But they would not be able to win. A tumultuous discussion raged in the hall of Mstislav III “The Old” Romanovich, the Grand Prince of Kiev, in March 1223. An embassy of Turkic-speaking Polovtsian nomads humbly stood before the throne of the Russian prince.…
bubmagJune 11, 2020
We have all become more aware of the environmental impact of our clothing choices. The fashion industry has seen a rise in “green”, “eco” and “sustainable” clothing. This includes an increase in the use of natural fibres, such as wool, hemp, and cotton, as synthetic fabrics, like polyester, acrylic and…
bubmagJune 3, 2020