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Independence Day 2020: 10 Forgotten Women Freedom Fighters of India

46 mins ago
Independence Day 2020: In the struggle for India’s Independence from the colonial rule or British Raj contribution of the women can't be neglected.  They faced various tortures, exploitations, etc. to earn freedom for us. Let us have a look on 10 forgotten women freedom fighters of India.

Independence Day 2020: 18 Laws and Rights must be known to every Indian

2 hrs ago
Indian Independence Day 2020: Every year on 15 August Independence Day is celebrated in India with full enthusiasm. Indian Constitution has provided several rights to the people to protect their fundamental rights, but unfortunately, most people are not aware of their rights. On this occasion, we are providing some laws and the rights which not only protect people's interests but also ease their daily life.  

Indian Independence Act 1947|Lord Mountbatten Plan: Main Features

5 hrs ago
Indian Independence Day 2020: On 15 August India celebrates 74th Independence Day with full enthusiasm. Lord Mountbatten on June 3, 1947 put forward his plan which outlined the steps for the solution of India’s political problem. Let us read about it in detail.  

Indian Independence Day: Facts about Vande Mataram (The National Song of India)

5 hrs ago
Indian Independence Day: On 15 August every year the nation unites to celebrate Independence Day with great fervour. This year India will celebrate 74th Independence Day but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations will be different. Let us read some important facts about the National Song of India 'Vande Mataram'.  

Independence Day in India 2020: Important facts about National Flag of India

6 hrs ago
Independence Day in India 2020: Indian had achieved independence on 15 August, 1947 after several years of struggle. The colonial rule ended in the nation and all the autonomy from the British are secured. This year marks the 74th Independence Day in India. Let us have a look at the features and some interesting facts about National Flag.      

List of Former Chairmen of the UPSC

3 days ago
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency in India. It is an independent constitutional body. Articles 315 to 323 in the Part XIV of the Constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding the composition of the UPSC. UPSC is consists of the Chairman and the members appointed by the President of the India. Chairman and the members of the UPSC hold the office for a term of 6 years or till the age of 65 years.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) and its major Functions

Aug 7, 2020
In 1956, Enforcement Directorate (ED) was established. Its Headquarters is situated at New Delhi. ED is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), and certain provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Let us have a look at the major functions of ED.  

What is Uniform Civil Code?

Aug 5, 2020
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is defined in our Constitution under Article 44 of Directive Principles of State Policy. It states that it is the duty of the state to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India. In other words we can say that it means one country one rule. Let us find out more about Uniform Civil Code, its pros and cons.    

List of Top 20 fastest Wicket takers in ODI

Aug 3, 2020
Rashid Khan of Afghanistan is the fastest 100 wicket-taker in ODI. He has claimed 100 wickets in just 44 matches. Muhammad Shami is the fastest Indian who claimed 100 ODI wickets in just 56 matches.

List of the 5th Generation Fighter Aircrafts

Aug 3, 2020
The beginning of the era of the 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft is attributed to the introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor in the US defence in 2005. There are many countries like India, China, Russia, Japan, Turkey, Europe, and South Korea are trying to build 5th Generation Fighter Aircrafts. Read this article to know the name of the Aircrafts developed/in development by these countries.

Gir National Park: Home of Asiatic Lion

Jul 31, 2020
Gir National Park (Gujarat) is the only place in the world where lions are found roaming in the forest. The Government had notified the large area of Sasan Gir as a wildlife sanctuary on 18th September 1965 in order to conserve the Asiatic Lion.

Jim Corbett National Park the Paradise of Tigers: A Fact File

Jul 31, 2020
The Jim Corbett National Park was named after the Edward James Corbett a British hunter, tracker, naturalist, and author. This national park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Read this article to know many facts about this park.

Which Fighter jet is better between Rafale and Chengdu J-20 of China?

Jul 31, 2020
France has finally sent 5 Rafale jets to India. Now a debate has started that which country has the best fighter aircraft in the Asian continent. In this article, we will compare  Rafale and  Chengdu J-20 of China.

Today's day in history: 31st July

Jul 31, 2020
There are many events that have registered their name in the pages of history. In this article, we have published the list of the historical events that occurred on 31st July. On 31 July 1658, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb declared himself the king of the Mughal empire, and on this day in 1933, Mahatma Gandhi left the Sabarmati Ashram forever.

Comparison between Rafale and F-16

Jul 30, 2020
USA had already given F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan. Now India also has received 5 Rafale fighter jets from France. Now people want to know which fighter aircraft is better Rafale or F-16? Let's compare the two.

Why is Gold Price Rising in India?

Jul 29, 2020
According to the World Gold Council, Indian household has around between 24,000 to 25,000 tonnes of gold. India's central bank RBI had purchased 40.45 tonnes of gold in the financial year 2019-20, which has now has a total reserve of 653 tonnes. Let us know in this article, why is the price of gold increasing in the country despite the huge storage of the Gold in India? 

Timeline of Babri Masjid - Ram Janmabhoomi Dispute Case

Jul 28, 2020
The Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhumi Disputes has proven to be sources of religious and political conflicts. The main issues were around the possession of the site because groups of Hindu organisation claim that Mosque was built after demolishing the temple and also the site to be the birthplace of the Hindu deity i.e. Rama whereas Muslim claims that the Mosque was never built after the demolition but with the help of the ruins of temples. Here, we are giving a complete timeline of the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi Dispute Case. 

What is ASEEM Digital Platform and Why is it started?

Jul 27, 2020
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has introduced Artificial Intelligence based 'ASEEM' digital platform to bridge the gap between the demand-supply of skilled employees in various fields. The purpose of this portal is to provide employment opportunities to the skilled and non-skilled people who have returned to villages and India due to corona disease.

List of 25 Inspiring books written by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Jul 27, 2020
Dr. Abdul Kalam is known as 'Missile Man of India' was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and died on 27 July 2015 in Shillong.  ' A Vision for Tomorrow’s India and Wings of Fire' are key books of Abdul kalam Saab. In this article, we have published a list of 25 books written by Abdul Kalam.

List of highest wicket takers in ODI

Jul 24, 2020
Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan holds the world record for most wickets in ODIs. He has taken 534 wickets in 341 ODI innings. Pakistan's Wasim Akram is the only other bowler to take more than 500 ODI wickets. So far, 13 players have taken more than 300 wickets in ODIs.

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