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 officer. Yet, it wasn’t long before he […]
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 Gandhi Setu. Key
The Lodi dynasty was the last ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, which reigned from 1451 to 1526. The dynasty was established by Bahlul Lodi, a Pashtun warlord from the Punjab area of modern-day Pakistan. The Lodis were the first Afghans to hold power over the Delhi Sultanate. Key Points:
“Kola Khar” is a traditional Assamese food additive that’s made from the ashes of dried banana plant parts, especially the peels and trunk. It’s commonly used in a variety of dishes and even serves as a traditional remedy. Key Points: Traditional Uses:Food Additive: It’s a common ingredient in Assamese cuisine, used in various dishes, especially fish,
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The KIRTI Programme targets school children between the ages of 9 and 18, with two key goals: finding talent across the country and employing sports to combat drug addiction and gadget distractions.It intends to carry out 20 lakh tests at Talent Assessment Centres to spot talent.The program focuses on touching each block in India to
The Khilji dynasty (1290-1320 AD) was the second ruling dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, established by Jalal-ud-din Khilji, who is famous for military expansion, administrative reforms, and economic policies, especially under the mighty Alauddin Khilji. The Khilji dynasty, founded by Jalal-ud-din Khilji in 1290, ruled over the Delhi Sultanate for about 30 years, until 1320.
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a viral infection of the brain caused by the Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV), belonging to the genus Flavivirus. It is transmitted by mosquito and mainly affects human and animals in Asia and the Western Pacific. Transmission Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is spread through the bites of infected Culex mosquitoes, particularly the Culex
Jamuna Boro (born 7 May 1997) is an Indian former boxer. She was the bronze medal winner at the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. She was the gold medal winner at the 2nd India Open International Boxing Tournament in Guwahati. She was the gold medal winner at the 23rd President’s Cup 2019 Boxing International
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization, launched in 2015 by India and France, with the aim of mobilizing investments and driving the deployment of solar energy, especially in “sunshine countries”. Detailed Overview: Purpose: To enable energy access, promote energy security, and trigger energy transition among member nations through enhanced deployment of solar energy technologies. “Towards 1000” Strategy: The ISA aims to mobilize $1 trillion in solar investments by 2030, while delivering
India’s National Biofuel Policy, initially announced in 2018 and revised in 2022, is to encourage production and use of biofuels to decrease dependence on foreign fossil fuels, attain energy independence, and combat climate change, with a vision of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol by Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26. Main Objectives and Purposes:•Reduce Import
