A Focus of an earthquake is the location where the earthquake begins. The ground ruptures at this spot, then seismic waves radiate outward in all directions.
At this focus point, the release of energy due to faulting actually occurs during an earthquake. The point directly above the focus on the surface is called Epicenter.
The focus is also called as Hypocenter as it is the synonym of the focus.
Oxfam International's is a UK based charity 'Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index' ranks India in bottom 12 of its research. India ranks 147 among 157 countries in Inequality Index.
Pulse crops are one of the most sustainable crops a farmer can grow. Pulses are a type of leguminous crop that are harvested solely for the dry seed. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known pulses.
Pulses are good source of proteins we all need for living.