Direct Action Day was observed on 16 August 1946. It marked a turning point in Indian history. The day was called by the All-India Muslim League. It aimed to demand the establishment of Pakistan. Widespread communal riots erupted in Kolkata. Thousands lost their lives. The event highlighted the growing tensions between Hindus and Muslims. It underscored the urgency for independence and partition.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated worldwide each year on December 3rd, came into prominence in the news once again in 2019. The United Nations General...
The Union Minister for Home Affairs recently marked the 35th anniversary of the National Security Guard (NSG)'s establishment with a commemoration ceremony hosted at their headquarters in Manesar,...
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has recently released a 15-point directive aimed at the 11 states within the Ganga basin. The aim of this initiative is...
Geographic Distribution of Major Sites Soan Valley (Type Site): Located in the Potwar/Potohar Plateau region (Punjab province, Pakistan), primarily along the Soan River, a major tributary of the...
Petroleum and liquid hydrocarbons are critical drivers of India’s economic growth, constituting the second-largest component of its commercial energy consumption after coal. India relies heavily on crude oil...
