Since its introduction in 2005, the Right to Information (RTI) Act has served as a vital resource for Indian citizens, enabling them to shine a light on corruption and demand accountability from the government. Almost 20 years later, it continues to play a key role in providing access to essential ...

The first person to take on the title of Sadiya Khowa Gohain, which designates the governor of the Sadiya region in the Ahom kingdom, was Phrasengmung Borgohain. He was appointed by King Suhungmung after the Chutia kingdom was conquered in 1524. Key Points: This title denoted the governor ...

At the Swachh Survekshan Awards in 2023, Indore and Surat were both recognized as India's cleanest cities. Notably, Indore has been on a winning streak, holding this title for seven straight years. Key Points: Indore and Surat were jointly awarded the cleanest ...

What is Sagar Samridhi? This system has been developed by the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), which is the tech branch of MoPSW. It builds on the previous Draft & Loading Monitor (DLM) system, aiming to boost productivity, improve contract management, ...

"Rasa Nritya," or commonly known as, "Rāslīlā," is a traditional folk dance drama originating from northern India, especially in Uttar Pradesh. It brings to life scenes from Krishna's adventures and is frequently performed during the joyous festival of Krishna Janmashtami. Key points: ...

The term "Purna Swaraj," meaning "complete self-rule" or "total independence," refers to a significant resolution that the Indian National Congress passed at its Lahore session in December 1929. This resolution demanded India's full independence from British control and was publicly proclaimed on ...

The "posa" system in Ahom Assam, a unique practice from the pre-colonial era, involved the Ahom kings giving hill tribes the right to collect payments from certain villages in the foothills. In return, these tribes acknowledged the Ahom's rule and paid an annual tribute. Key Points: The ...

The farmer uprising in the Phulaguri area of middle Assam in October 1861 was one of the early peasant movements in the Indian freedom struggle. It marked a significant shift towards non-cooperation, as the farmers in Phulaguri boldly refused to pay taxes to the British authorities, standing up ...

The "One Nation One Ration Card" program, or ONORC for short, aims to provide nationwide portability for ration cards. This means that those who benefit from the National Food Security Act (NFSA) can access their foodgrains from any fair price shop (FPS) across the country, regardless of where ...

The scheme utilizes the One District One Product (ODOP) approach to maximize the benefits of scale when it comes to sourcing inputs, accessing shared services, and marketing products. The ODOP framework will help develop the value chain and ensure that support infrastructure is aligned. It's ...

On September 23, 2013, the National Urban Livelihoods Mission was introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, replacing the existing SJSRY initiative. The mission aims to uplift the living standards of the urban poor.With this aim the following Components have been ...

The "Next Below Rule" (NBR) is a guideline that allows officers who are working outside their usual roles to receive a temporary promotion in their original department, even if all their superiors have already been promoted. This ensures that they don’t miss out on a promotion they would have ...