The Ministry of Jal Shakti has recently released the report of the country’s first-ever census of water bodies, which highlights important findings about the country’s water resources. • The census gives a comprehensive list of water sources in India which shows the difference in rural and urban water bodies and the level of encroachment. What […]
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Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia (1932-2003) was an all-in-one personality from Assam, and a great author and filmmaker. He has directed eight feature films, seven in Assamese and one in Hindi. All his Assamese films were recognized with the Rajat Kamal Award for Best Feature Film (Assamese) at the National Film Awards, which is a notable
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Dhopkhel is a traditional ball game of Assam, India. The game is played mainly during the Bihu festival. in Assam. It is played with two teams of 11 players trying to knock each other out by throwing a ball to their opponents in a sport with big fields. Dhopkhel is a game based on speed,
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution includes provisions related to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Sixth Schedule allows for the Administration of certain tribal areas in the form of Autonomous Districts and Autonomous Regions. The policies of the Sixth Schedule are included pursuant to
The United Nations declared 2023 as the “International Year of Millets”. This was a proposal by India and with the suppport of more than 70 countries. The declaration aimed to raise awareness and promote the nutritional benefits and adaptability of millets. Key Points:
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Seema Punia is a well-known Indian champion discus thrower who has continually delivered top-end performances internationally. Born in July 27, 1983, in village Khewda, Sonipat District, Haryana, Seema started her journey on the athletics circuit as a hurdler and long jumper, shifting disciplines to discus throw. ____________________________________________________ Notable Achievements World Junior Championships: Originally won gold
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Here are some famous scientists and their key inventions/discoveries in the field of Physics: Famous Physicists and Their Contributions Scientist Invention/Discovery Isaac Newton Laws of Motion, Law of Universal Gravitation Albert Einstein Theory of Relativity, Photoelectric Effect Galileo Galilei Law of Inertia, Telescope improvements James Clerk Maxwell Electromagnetic Theory Nikola Tesla Alternating Current (AC), Tesla
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Plastic waste management refers to the collection, processing, and disposal of plastic waste, and is concerned with a range of methodologies to manage the impacts of plastic waste on the environment. Plastic waste management is made up of many different aspects including; reducing plastic use and consumption, reusing plastic waste, recycling plastic, using methods of
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Padma Awards are among the most prestigious civilian awards in India, presented every year on the eve of Republic Day.It recognizes Padma Vibhushan (exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service) .Awardees are acknowledged for excellence across different activity areas or disciplines with an element of public
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Indian agricultural scientist Dr. Swati Nayak – known locally in Odisha as “Bihana Didi” or “Seed Lady” has received the Norman E. Borlaug Award for 2023.She became the third Indian in history to receive this distinguished award after Aditi Mukherji (2012) and Mahalingam Govindaraj (2022), which acknowledges her incredible impact in agriculture- especially drought-tolerant rice
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