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INTERNATIONAL International Dance Day: 29 April 2019 International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO. The event takes place every year on 29th April, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre … Read more
ASSAM Assam History : Decline and fall of the Ahom Kingdom – II In 1769, the rebels occupied Ahom capital. Though Ahoms recaptured the capital, the rebellion continued till 1806. Srimanta Sankardeva established the Mahapuruxiya Dharma in the 16th century, a proselytizing religion that opened itself to all including the Muslims and … Read more
ASSAM The English East India Company in Assam Politics- the Treaty of Yandaboo and Assam The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on February 24, 1826 by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and by Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side. With the treaty of … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World Veterinary Day 2019 is observed on 28th April The World Veterinary Day 2019is observed on 28th April. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society. The theme for the day is the Value of Vaccination. The day is initiated by the World Veterinary Association. The World Veterinary Association (WVA)will … Read more
ASSAM Assam History : Rule of Pratap Singha(1603-1641) Ahom- Mughal wars- the treaty of 1639 Susenghphaa (reign 1603–1641), also Pratap Sinha (Singha) was the 17th and one of the most prominent kings of the Ahom kingdom. As he was advanced in years when he became king, he is also called the Burha Raja … Read more
INTERNATIONAL World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April World Intellectual Property Day observed across the globe on 26 April. Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names and images used in commercial activities. The day is observed across the world to spread awareness about the … Read more
ASSAM Assam History : Ahom system of administration: the Paik system Paik system forms the most important factor in the social and the political organisation of the Ahoms Kingdom.The entire fabric of their rule was based on this system. The word paik was designated by the Ahoms to the individuals forming the … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Saudi Arabia to host G20 Summit in 2020, first in Arab world Saudi Arabiawill host the annual G20 leaders’ summit on November 21-22, 2020, in its capital Riyadh. This will be the first G20 Summit to be hosted in the Arab Japan will host this year’s G20 summit in Osaka, which will be held June 28-29, as well as ministerial … Read more
ASSAM Delhi HC sought response on the dual control of Assam rifles TheDelhi High Court sought the response from the Cabinet Committee on Security on a plea seeking directions to remove the dual control of Assam Rifles and bring it under the Ministry of Defence. Assam Rifles are the oldest paramilitary force of India. The administrative control of Assam Rifles lies … Read more
ASSAM Usable groundwater rapidly depleting in north, east India: Study India’s northern and eastern states saw a rapid decline in usable ground water between 2005 and 2013, raising an impending risk of severe droughts, food crisis, and drinking water scarcity for millions of people, researchers have found. Groundwater-level data was used from 3,907 … Read more