The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN for short, is a regional alliance focused on fostering economic and security collaboration among its ten member countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As of 2023, the total population of ASEAN nations stands at 677 million, making it the third […]
Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine, which utilizes a related virus known as vaccinia to guard against smallpox, a disease that has been eradicated. The two main vaccines currently in use are ACAM2000 and Jynneos (Imvamune/Imvanex). ACAM2000 contains a live but less dangerous virus, whereas Jynneos features a much weaker strain. Vaccinia Virus: The smallpox
The Sengol is a beautifully crafted gold-plated silver sceptre that has been installed in the New Parliament House in New Delhi, India. This sceptre was first handed to Jawaharlal Nehru, the inaugural Prime Minister of India, by a Tamil Adheenam during a ceremony that marked the Transfer of Power on the night before India gained
The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 added Article 21-A to the Constitution of India, ensuring that every child between the ages of six and fourteen has the right to free and compulsory education. This is recognized as a Fundamental Right, and the specifics of how this is implemented are determined by law. Following this, the
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) is the backbone of India’s legal strategy to tackle money laundering. This act, along with the rules that were established under it, officially took effect on July 1, 2005. The Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and the Director of Enforcement have been granted both exclusive
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 corruption and encouraging integrity in public administration by making anti-corruption laws more
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 (24,000 acres) when filled What’s truly remarkable about Son Beel
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 country, it shares its borders with China,
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 Records Department (IRD) was established in Calcutta (now
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 Objectives and Features of FEMA: • Objective: The main goal is to make external trade
