Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared that the state will present a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill, joining Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The Assam UCC will include rules to combat underage marriage and polygamy, but indigenous tribes would be excluded. Sarma intends to analyse Uttarakhand’s UCC bill and solicitContinue Reading
The announcement of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA) by the Assam government, which ties financial support for rural women entrepreneurs to a cap on the number of children, has sparked a mix of reactions and debates. The conditions set by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, including limiting the numberContinue Reading
In a surprising turn of events, Bill Belichick, the iconic head coach of the New England Patriots, has announced his departure from the team after an unparalleled 24-season run that saw six Super Bowl titles. The decision, revealed in a joint statement with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, was characterized byContinue Reading
During the inaugural state visit of recently elected President Mohamed Muizzu to Beijing on Wednesday, the Maldives and China strengthened their bilateral ties. “20 key agreements between the two countries” were inked, according to a statement from the presidential office, one of which dealt with tourism collaboration. The Maldives andContinue Reading
Report: World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024 ReportBy: International Labour Organization (ILO) Overview: The global jobless rate has decreased to 5.1%, below pre-COVID levels. Labor force participation has also nearly returned to early 2020 levels. Concerns: Despite improvements, concerns remain regarding the quality of available work. Threat for 2024:Continue Reading
Afghanistan’s passport is the weakest among the 28 countries in the globe allow admission without a visa, according to the most recent list released by Henley & Partners. Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan have the 103rd, 102nd, and 101st ranked passports, respectively. Among the countries with the weakest passports are YemenContinue Reading
Location and Neighbors:The Maldives is a low-lying island country situated in the north-central Indian Ocean.It shares its closest borders with India, located approximately 600 kilometers to the north-east, and Sri Lanka, approximately 645 kilometers to the north-east. Geography:The country is comprised of approximately 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks, withContinue Reading
Countries Involved: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, and Venezuela. Objective: Focused on responsible freshwater dolphin conservation, aiming to halt the decline of all river dolphin species and increase the most vulnerable populations. Guidance: Designed to guide 14 nations where river dolphins inhabit. Focus on RemainingContinue Reading
About Kavach: Kavach is a train control system with anti-collision features that was developed by the Indian Railways Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO).It functions as a watchdog over the existing signalling system and is designed to warn the train’s loco pilot (driver) when they fail to notice a “redContinue Reading
A theoretical proposal from the 1960s, aimed at creating a canal through Israel’s Negev Desert. This was intended as an alternative to the Suez Canal, challenging Egypt’s control over a crucial trade route. Challenges: – Logistical Complexities: – High Costs: – Longer Route: – Security Concerns: Suez CanalAn artificial sea-levelContinue Reading
