Treaties, Indigenous Rights, and Section 35 in Canada
Treaties, Indigenous Rights, and Section 35
The phrase “law at the edge of empire,” used by historian Peter Hoffer, really shows how messy and complicated the treaties between the British and Indigenous peoples were during colonization. Hoffer meant that these treaties sat in a space where British law met Indigenous law; neither side saw things the same way. The British wanted treaties to bring Indigenous nations into their legal system, but Indigenous peoples already had their own laws, customs,
Read MoreInternational Legal Personality and Statehood Criteria
The State: Primary Subject of International Law
The State is the most important legal person under Public International Law. Legal personality means the capacity to hold rights and bear obligations enforceable at law. While individuals possess legal personality by nature, and other entities acquire it through legal fiction, States enjoy original and full international legal personality.
Emergence and Criteria for Statehood
Statehood emerges from fact to law. Today, it is no longer possible to create
Read MorePrehistoric Architecture: Paleolithic to Neolithic Shifts
Introduction
The evolution of human architecture begins in the prehistoric period, mainly divided into the Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Age) and the New Stone Age (Neolithic Age). These phases show the transformation of human lifestyle from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities, and this shift directly influenced the development of architecture, materials, tools, and settlement planning.
1. Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Age)
Period: c. 2 million BCE – 10,000 BCE
Lifestyle: Nomadic;
Electrical Load Calculation and Wiring Types
UNIT-5
1.3. Problems on Energy Consumption Calculation
A house has the following electrical load for January (31 days):
- (a) Lamps: 5 lamps of 60 W each, working 8 hours per day.
- (b) Lamps: 4 lamps of 100 W each, working 8 hours per day.
- (c) Heaters: 2 heaters of 1000 W each, working 3 hours per day.
- (d) Fans: 5 fans of 80 W each, working 12 hours per day.
Calculate the January month energy bill if the rate of charge is Rs. 0.50 per unit (kWh) and add Rs. 10 as meter rent per month.
Solution:
Given Data:
- (
Igneous Rocks: Formation, Textures, Magmatism and Occurrences
Mode of Occurrence of Igneous Rocks
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten magma either beneath the Earth’s surface or on it. Their mode of occurrence is closely related to the depth of crystallization, the nature of magma intrusion, and the environment in which the magma solidifies. Broadly, igneous rocks occur in two main modes: intrusive (plutonic) and extrusive (volcanic).
Intrusive (Plutonic) Igneous Rocks
These rocks form when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth’
Read MoreVerifying Proposals Through Natural Acceptance and Self-Inquiry
Verifying Proposals Based on Natural Acceptance
Natural acceptance refers to the inherent and unconditional willingness within every human being to accept certain truths or values when presented without external influence or preconditioning. It serves as an internal compass for distinguishing between what is truly conducive to human happiness and what is not. To verify a proposal on the basis of natural acceptance, we follow these steps:
- Present the proposal clearly.
- Reflect inwardly.
- Observe the inner
Essential Canadian Geography and Demographics Facts
Canadian Political and Physical Divisions
Provinces and Territories
Provinces: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, NS, PEI, NL
Territories: YT, NT, NU
Capital City
Capital of Canada: Ottawa
Provincial Capitals
- ON – Toronto
- QC – Québec City
- BC – Victoria
- AB – Edmonton
- MB – Winnipeg
- SK – Regina
- NS – Halifax
- NB – Fredericton
- PEI – Charlottetown
- NL – St. John’s
Major Water Bodies
Oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic Oceans
Bays and Seas: Hudson Bay, Gulf of St. Lawrence
Rivers and Lakes: St. Lawrence River,
RBI’s Role in Indian Currency Management and National Income
Role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Currency Management
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plays a crucial role in managing currency circulation in India. Here are its functions and responsibilities:
Key Functions of RBI in Currency Management
1. Currency Issuance
RBI has the sole authority to issue banknotes in India, determining the volume and value of banknotes to be printed based on economic indicators like inflation and GDP growth.
2. Currency Distribution
RBI distributes currency to the public through
Read MoreFundamentals of Design Elements and Typography
Elements of Art & Design
Elements of Design are the basic parts of a design. They structure and build the visual work.
Principles of Design are ideas or rules that explain how the elements are used to communicate a message.
Elements of Design
Lines
Lines help organize a design and create emphasis. Designers use lines to guide the viewer’s eye and communicate ideas, even if we do not always notice them.
Vertical lines suggest height, importance, and strength.
Horizontal lines create calmness, balance,
TallyPrime Masters: Accounting, Inventory, and Cost Allocation
What are Masters in TallyPrime?
Masters in TallyPrime are the fundamental containers or main entities of accounting and inventory data that are created once and used repeatedly across various transactions and reports. They form the backbone of the entire data structure of a company in TallyPrime.
Think of Masters as the templates or definitions for all the elements that you will use in your day-to-day transaction recording (Vouchers). For example, you define a Ledger for “Salaries Expense” once, and
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