The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush recently visited the site of India’s inaugural International Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Jogighopa, Assam, to assess how things are coming along. Multi Modal Logistics Park is likely to Boost Connectivity in the Northeast. What is the Scope of this Project? The park is being developed as part […]

The traditional funeral ceremony known as Mangona or Chugana is facing the risk of fading away, but there’s hope on the horizon with a government initiative in Meghalaya aimed at reviving it. Every year, the Rhythm of the Hills festival showcases the rich Garo heritage in Betasing, located in the South West Garo Hills. During

Part III of the Indian Constitution, which includes the Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35), is commonly known as the “Magna Carta of India.” This is because it offers a thorough and legally enforceable framework that protects the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens. Magna Carta’s Significance: The Magna Carta, which was issued by King John

Kho-kho, a traditional sport from ancient India, is quite popular and often takes center stage during school games. The game is all about chasing and tagging runners as they dash along a straight path between two poles. Players use smart tactics to create a relay of chasers, passing the chase turn to keep the excitement

At the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Karnam Malleswari, a remarkable weightlifter, carved out her place in both Olympic and Indian sports history. She lifted 110 kg in the “snatch” and 130 kg in the “clean and jerk,” totaling 240 kg, which earned her the bronze medal and made her the first Indian woman to win

In March 2021, during its 75th session, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is taking the lead in celebrating this year, working alongside various stakeholders. Millets are unique in that they can grow in arid regions with minimal resources and

The Indian supercomputers Pratyush and Mihir play a vital role in cutting-edge scientific research and various applications. These powerful computing systems are expertly crafted to tackle intricate calculations, simulations, and modeling tasks that demand a tremendous amount of computational strength. 1. Pratyush: Key Uses Pratyush, based at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in

The Assam Project on Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Society, or APFBC Society for short, was established by the State Government of Assam as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. This Society is tasked with the important job of planning, implementing, monitoring, coordinating, and managing all activities outlined in the