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Jharkhand Election Result 2024, INDIA Bloc Makes Stunning Comeback

The Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 have become a significant event in Indian politics, drawing attention nationwide. With 81 seats in the legislative assembly up for grabs, the elections have been fiercely contested between the two primary alliances: the NDA (National...

Maharashtra Election Result 2024, Landslide Victory of BJP-led Mahayuti

The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 have concluded, with the BJP-led Mahayuti Alliance emerging victorious, securing a commanding position in the state legislature. This article breaks down the results, the key players involved, and the potential implications for the state's political...

By-Poll Election Results 2024

As the results for the 2024 by-elections are unfolding, several states are witnessing significant political shifts. The counting of votes for the bypolls to 46 Assembly seats in 13 states and two Lok Sabha seats (in Maharashtra's Nanded and Kerala's...

Should Packaged Food Content Be Labelled?

Context The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi) has released its 5th edition of the Global Access to Nutrition Index. The report revealed that F&B companies sell less healthy products in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to those in high-income countries (HICs)....

India Needs An Environment Health Regulatory Agency (EHRA)

What are the Benefits of Establishing an EHRA? Integrated Approach: India’s existing environmental governance structure involves multiple agencies like the CPCB, MoEFCC, and MoHFW. This leads to inefficiencies in addressing pollution and its health impacts. An EHRA would streamline efforts...

King Cobra

About King Cobra It is the world’s largest venomous snake reaching up to 18 feet (5.5 metres). It is unique for being the only snake to build nests for its eggs. Conservation status IUCN: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix II It has...

Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

About Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty The alliance aims to eradicate hunger and poverty by 2030, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Members: 81 countries (including India), 26 international organisations, 9 financial institutions, and 31 philanthropic foundations and...

ICC issues arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas leaders

About International Criminal Court (ICC) ICC is a permanent judicial institution established in 2002 under the Rome Statute of 1998. It is headquartered in Hague, Netherlands. Mandate: To investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate individuals accused of committing genocide, war crimes, crimes...

Charaideo Maidam’s

About Ahoms & Maidams The Maidams are linked to the Tai Ahom rulers who migrated from Yunnan, China and established their kingdom in Assam They ruled Assam & Arunachl Pradesh from the 13th to the 19th century. The Ahoms were...

India’s First Constitution Museum

India’s First Constitution Museum was inaugurated on November 23, 2024, at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat, Haryana. The museum commemorates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution (November 26, 1949). Inaugurated by prominent dignitaries: Om Birla...