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✅ DRAFTING COMMITTEE ◾️ Among all the committees of the Constituent Assembly, the most important committee was the Drafting Committee set up on 29 August 1947 🔻This consisted of seven members They were — 🔷 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman) 🔷 N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar 🔷 Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar 🔷 Dr. K.M. Munshi 🔷 Syed Mohammad Saadullah…
Understanding the Cartagena Protocol: Safeguarding Biodiversity through Biosafety In today’s interconnected world, where the exchange of goods and services transcends borders, safeguarding the environment and biodiversity is paramount. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, a pivotal international agreement, addresses precisely this concern by ensuring the safe transfer, handling, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) that…
Chandradhar Barua was the representative of Assam in the inaugural Round Table Conference. The personnel for the Round Table Conference were announced on September 11, 1930. Officially opened by King George V, the conference commenced on November 12, 1930, in London. British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald served as the chairperson of the conference. Sixteen delegates…
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17th Parallel Between: South Vietnam and North VietnamFeatures/Description: Originally demarcated by the 1954 Geneva Accords, this line divided erstwhile North and South Vietnam, becoming irrelevant after the unification of Vietnam in 1976. 20th Parallel Between: Libya and SudanFeatures/Description: Located at the 20th northern latitude, it serves as the border between Sudan and Libya. 22nd Parallel…
The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of substances that deplete it. Here are key points about the Montreal Protocol: – Adoption Date: The Montreal Protocol was adopted on September 16, 1987, in Montreal, Canada. – Objective: The primary goal is to…
VITTALA TEMPLE, HAMPI • The Vittala Temple or Vitthala Temple in Hampi is an ancient monument that is well-known for its exceptional architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. • It is considered to be one of the largest and the most famous structure in Hampi. • The temple is located in the north eastern part of Hampi,…
Suhungmung (1497-1539): A Transformative Era in Ahom History Suhungmung’s reign marks a significant epoch in the political and cultural trajectory of the Ahom kingdom, characterized by notable reforms and territorial expansions. Capital Shift and Title Assumption: Calendar Reform and Literary Milestone: Conflicts and Conquests: Diplomatic Endeavors and Succession: Suhungmung’s reign was marked by significant political…
Sudangpha (1397-1407): The Initiator of Hinduism in the Ahom Court Sudangpha, also known as Bamuni Konwar, was raised in the household of a Brahmin, hence his deep connection to Hindu traditions. His reign as the Ahom king saw significant religious and ceremonial developments. He pioneered the Singari Gharat Utha Utsab, the coronation ceremony of Ahom…
Sukapha (1228-1268): The Founder of the Ahom Dynasty Sukapha, a pivotal figure in Assam’s history, led the Ahom people from the Shan Branch of the Tai family of Southeast Asia. Departing from his homeland of Mong Mao in approximately 1215 due to a familial dispute, Sukapha embarked on a quest for fortune elsewhere. As Sukapha…