The basic concept of banking has been in existence since several centuries when people did not even use money. It all started when the world traded with the barter system and a few merchants started giving grain loans to farmers. Modern day banking system developed in the 14th century, when several banking establishments started operating in Europe. Since then, banks …

Humans have very distinctive facial features, skin color and body types. These factors make it easy for us to recognize each other. But how do animals recognize each other, who look almost the same? For example, how does a penguin know its partner or parent in a crowd of thousands of penguins? Same applies to various other animals that look …

Once used primarily at healthcare centers, hand sanitizers have now become a commonly used household item. Hand sanitizers are being preferred, as they work quickly to eliminate germs, can be used anywhere, are easy to use and do not lead to wastage of water. They are currently playing a key role in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, as neither vaccines …

Managing a company is no easy task, which is why CEOs are among the highest paid professionals in the world. A CEO has to shoulder several responsibilities simultaneously such as taking important decisions, strategizing the company’s growth and expansion, looking after the overall operations of the company, directing other top executives in the organization, and communicating with the board of …

The value of currency is dependent on a country’s economy, which means it can appreciate or depreciate according to prevailing economic conditions. This is why currency cannot be termed as the real wealth of a country, especially in the long term. Several factors define a country’s real wealth such as education system, healthcare system, industrial & scientific prowess, economic & …

There are many words that often tend to confuse us and one of these is flammable and inflammable. These words are generally written to caution people against the risk of fire. We usually see these words on vehicles carrying items such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, LPG, propane, etc. So, why do some warning signs have the term ‘flammable’ whereas others …

Skyscrapers are getting taller and taller every year and we are yet to define a limit for how high we can build. Living or working in these buildings is made possible by various technology integrations, one of which is elevators. These buildings are equipped with multiple high-speed elevators, which allow fast movement of men and material. Without these high-speed elevators, …

The only remaining descendants of the dinosaurs, birds are among the most fascinating creatures on earth. As per estimates, there are currently around ten thousand species of birds. The evolution of birds has given them some very unique characteristics, which enables them to fly almost effortlessly. These include a lightweight, yet strong skeleton, four chambered heart, and feathered wings. To …

To answer that question, we first have to understand what is light. Visible light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which comprises various other forms of energy such as microwaves, radio waves, X-rays, gamma rays, and ultraviolet radiation. All of these including visible light are made up of photons. The thing about photons is that they do not have any …

Working as a pilot can be an exciting career, as you will be paid generously and get to travel to various destinations. However, the path to becoming a pilot is a bit complicated and confusing. There are several steps involved and you need to meet all the eligibility norms mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To make things easier …