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
In Bengaluru, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has officially opened the first-ever Semicon India 2022 Conference under the India Semiconductor Mission in Bengaluru. Semicon India – 2022 has been organized to take forward the vision of the Prime Minister to make India a leader in the electronics manufacturing, semiconductor design, manufacturing & innovation. Theme
Gopinath Bordoloi was born on June 6, 1890, in Raha, Assam. He was a passionate volunteer for the Indian National Congress, dedicating himself to the fight for India’s independence. Bordoloi was deeply involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement and faced imprisonment in 1922. Gopinath Bordoloi was a prominent Indian politician and a passionate independence activist. He
Gītagovinda, (also known as Geet Govindam or Song of the Cowherd) is a lyrical poem that beautifully captures the romance between the divine cowherd Krishna and his beloved, Rādhā. It’s celebrated not just for its literary excellence but also for its heartfelt expression of spiritual longing, particularly among the Vaiṣṇavas, who are devotees of Lord
The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is a piece of Indian legislation that regulates how foreign contributions and hospitality are received and utilized by individuals, associations, and NGOs. The primary purpose is to safeguard India’s internal security and sovereignty from any potential influence. Background and Origin The FCRA was first enacted in 1976 during the
The First Anglo-Burmese War, fought between 1824 and 1826, was a significant conflict involving the British East India Company and the Burmese Empire. It all started when the Burmese began to expand into lands that the British considered theirs, particularly in Arakan, Manipur, and Assam. The war wrapped up with the Treaty of Yandabo in
