The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which came into effect on September 9, 1988, is designed to tackle corruption by bringing together and updating existing laws, expanding their scope, and enhancing measures for effective enforcement. Purpose: This Act is primarily focused on combating ...

The largest wetland in Assam, and one of the largest in Asia, is Son Beel, located in Karimganj district.  About Son Beel: Location:Karimganj district, Assam. Size:Maximum length: 18 km (11 mi) Maximum width: 10 km (6.2 mi) Surface area: 4,388 ha (10,840 acres) in the dry season, 9,800 ha ...

The largest state in Northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh, covers an impressive area of 83,743 square kilometers. Known as the ‘Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains’, Arunachal Pradesh is the most remote state in India and the first to greet the rising sun. Located at the northeastern tip of the ...

Founded on March 11, 1891, in Calcutta (Kolkata), the Imperial Records Department was the first step towards what we know today as the National Archives of India. Its key role was to collect, preserve, and manage the records of the British Government. Establishment and Purpose: The Imperial ...

The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), introduced in 1999, is all about modernizing and consolidating India's foreign exchange regulations. Its purpose is to facilitate external trade and payments, while also supporting the structured development of the foreign exchange market. Key ...

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize, claiming the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his stunning work "Gitanjali." About Rabindranath Tagore: A true Bengali renaissance man, he was a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, and painter all rolled into ...

M. Fathima Beevi (30 April 1927 – 23 November 2023) was a Indian judge who made history as a justice of the Supreme Court of India. She was appointed to the highest court in 1989, becoming not only the first female judge in the Supreme Court but also the first Muslim woman to hold a position in ...

To support and empower the indigenous weavers in Assam, the Government has rolled out a flagship program called “SWANIRBHAR NAARI,” managed by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam. This program is being carried out through the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam. The idea is ...

The Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment (SVAYEM) Scheme is a key initiative by the Government of Assam aimed at providing financial assistance to the youth in the state. This support helps them engage in income-generating activities across various sectors, including manufacturing, trading, ...

USD 350 million in aid has been approved by the World Bank for the “Systems Reform Endeavors for Transformed Health Achievement” in Gujarat or the SRESTHA-G project.What is the total cost of this project?This project will be costing USD 500 million and the World Bank is providing USD 350 million ...

Originating in the 15th century, Sattriya is a classical dance form from Assam, India, that emerged from the Vaishnavite monasteries, or Sattras. It's distinguished by its religious themes, complex movements, and a heartfelt devotional spirit, with male monks being the traditional performers. ...

Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh, launched the ‘Campaign on Promoting Digital Transactions in 50,000 Gram Panchayats’ today in Lucknow, celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, began ...