The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is an intergovernmental regional body established in 2001 in Shanghai, China. It is among the largest transnational organisations by geographical scale and population and has considerable influence in regional security, economic cooperation, and ...

The SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) scheme, introduced by the Indian government in 2018, is all about boosting the production and use of Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) as a greener fuel option. It encourages entrepreneurs to establish CBG plants, helping to cut down on ...

Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s premier institution for Music, Dance, and Drama, was set up in 1953 by the Government of India. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, is committed to promoting and preserving the diverse and rich heritage of India’s performing arts. Vision and ...

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is an insurance scheme initiated by the government that offers life insurance cover to savings bank account holders aged 18 to 50 years and pays a lump sum of Rs 2 lakh on death. Objective of the Scheme: This scheme provides financial assistance ...

The Partition of Bengal in 1905 was a significant move by the British Raj, aimed at splitting Bengal into two separate provinces: Eastern Bengal and Assam, and West Bengal. This decision was made public in July 1905 and officially came into effect on October 16, 1905. How it happened The ...

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a statutory body established by the Indian government under the National Council for Teacher Education Act of 1993 (#73, 1993) and officially came into being in 1995. Its main role is to oversee the standards, procedures, and processes within ...

National Girl Child Day is observed every year on January 24th in India. This important day was launched in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness about the rights of girls and to shed light on the inequalities they face in Indian society. Objective • ...

Naranarayan Setu is the third bridge built over the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. This impressive double-deck bridge features a railway track on the lower level and a road on the upper level. Stretching 2.284 kilometers, it connects Jogighopa, a town in Bongaigaon District to the north, with ...

The government of Assam has made an excellent effort in promoting the education of girls and addressing the issue of child marriage in the state. On June 12, 2024, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) scheme, which has been approved by the ...

The Midday Meal Scheme, officially known as the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-POSHAN) Scheme since September 2021, is a significant school meal program in India that aims to enhance the nutritional status of children in schools. It was launched on August 15, 1995, under the name National ...

Maniram Dewan (1806–1858) stands out as a significant Assamese nobleman and tea planter, remembered as one of the early martyrs in India’s battle against British colonialism. Hailing from Assam, he began his journey with the British East India Company, first as a noble and then as a revenue ...

Gandhi Setu is a bridge constructed over the river Ganges in Patna, the capital of Bihar, linking Patna with Hajipur. The bridge was constructed by the firm "Gammon India Limited" which was opened in the year 1982 by the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. Gandhi Setu is also known as Mahatma ...