It is a quiz book for young readers. All 500 questions are related to India. The purpose of this book is to encourage kids and young adults to read more about the country. Quizzing is fun. Take it up as a hobby and you won’t be disappointed.

Do you know that Sachin Tendulkar is the only sportsman to have been awarded the Bharat Ratna?Which group of islands are separated by the Ten Degree Channel?Mattur village in Karnataka is the only Sanskrit speaking village in the country?More interesting questions can be found in this book.

The book revisits Gandhi in this era of turbulence. As rigidly held notions and practices fall to pieces, and as mechanisms of violence and politicking fail, Gandhi comes to picture. If Gandhi could change the course of history, there must be elements in his thought and action, which need re-examination for the benefit of human society. This collection of essays seeks to address the question: Is it possible to generate Gandhian optimism and faith in truth and nonviolence in the contemporar...

Do you know that Charida Village in Purulia District is known as the Mask Village of India?Do you know that Darjeeling Tea was the first product in India to be accorded the GI Tag?Do you know that Kolkata was founded by Job Charnock?More such interesting questions can be found in the book.

Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002, the field of quantitative genetics, genomics and breeding has changed markedly. In response, only four chapters have been updated for this new edition, and the remaining 16 chapters are entirely new. This book presents state-of-the-art, authoritative chapters on contemporary issues in the broad areas of quantitative genetics, genomics and plant breeding. Section 1 (Chapters 2 to 12) emphasizes the application of genomics, and geno...

Basic Biotechniques for Bioprocess and Bioentrepreneurship deals with the entire field of industrial biotechnology, starting from the basic laboratory techniques to scale-up, process development, demonstration, and finally its commercialization. The book compiles currently scattered materials on this topic and updates this information based on practical experience and requirements. The book will be an ideal source for new entrepreneurs who wish to start their own commercial units. - Offers...

This book focuses on lignin biorefinery, with special emphasis on lignin extraction, its chemical structure, depolymerization and degradation techniques, and its applications in the production of green industrial products. It provides an overview of lignin chemistry and biorefinery processes, as well as the potential of lignin in the synthesis of industrial chemicals. This book covers pretreatment methods for lignocellulosic biomass using various extraction techniques and includes the chem...

This edited book covers the latest trends to improve soil health. It provides an easy-to-understand information to the readers. This book acts as a reference book for various agronomists and research scholars working in the field of agriculture. This edited book covers advanced technologies and practices carried out worldwide to improve soil health. In the present scenario, it is very important to save soil health and replenish it in a sustainable manner from various anthropogenic hazards....

This book is a comprehensive overview of the dynamic and multidimensional world of biofuels. It provides an in-depth understanding of biofuel technology, especially in the analysis of various biofuels. It addresses critical aspects of bioethanol, biogas, and various other renewable biofuels with immense market potential.Biofuels: Analytical Insights and Perspectives covers bioethanol, biogas, biohydrogen, biobutanol, and microbial fuel cells, from the fundamentals to an in...

The book discusses the transformative power of natural pigments derived from biological sources to combat the environmental and health challenges posed by synthetic dyes. It highlights the growing global demand for biocolours as a viable and impactful alternative to synthetic counterparts by focusing on sustainability and eco-friendliness.Chapters explore diverse sources of biocolours, including plants, microorganisms, algae, insects, and animals. It comprehensively addresses the s...