Author: Indography
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an autonomous, statutory body established in October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act. Its mandate is to protect and promote the human rights of all people in India, including the rights of marginalized and vulnerable groups. The NHRC is composed of a Chairperson, who is a retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and four members, who are all retired judges of the Supreme Court or High Court. The Commission also has a staff of investigators and support staff who assist in the investigation and resolution of human rights…
The world’s top militaries have the capability to project force on a global scale, deter potential adversaries, and protect the interests of their nations. These militaries are often equipped with the latest and most advanced technology, including aircraft carriers, stealth fighters, and nuclear weapons. In no particular order, here are the top eight most powerful militaries in the world: United States: The United States military is the most well-funded and technologically advanced in the world, with a budget of over $740 billion. The US military consists of five branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The…
Around one in ten of those surveyed in the United States as part of the Statista Global Consumer Survey said they had paid for a gym membership in the 12 months prior to the survey. How many have actually used the service regularly within the last year is another question, of course. French people are even less enthusiastic about the gym, though, where only four percent of survey participants say they have invested in a gym membership. By comparison, Indians appear to be real fitness freaks. Among all respondents in the South Asian country, 24 percent said they had paid…
Over the last 57 years of space exploration, a lot of countries have had some involvement in space. This can range from the building of rockets, designing experiments to go on board, and even providing and training the astronauts who go into space. Due to the tremendous cost of space travel, exploration outside our planet has become a truly international affair. That being said only a limited selection of countries possess the ability to launch something into orbit around the Earth. To date, there are only 9 countries that have the capability to launch space rockets. These are Russia, the…
According to the report released by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), India has surpassed Germany to become 4th largest vehicle market in the world. This growth for India has happened over the years, as the automobile market has been growing consistently. The topmost position was occupied by China, followed by the US and Japan. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, India sold 3,759,398 vehicles in 2021 as compared to 2,973,319 vehicles in Germany. This is almost 26 percent of growth and the only country to register double-digit growth among the top 5 countries. India is expected to become the third-largest…
What is Reddit? Reddit is one of the most popular online forums in the world, and people from all over the world access Reddit when they are looking for information. Reddit was created in the United States, so it should come as no surprise that the United States also has the most users. Where Reddit is most popular? According to data from Statista Global Consumer Survey, 19 percent of U.S. social media users frequently visit Reddit. Other major countries with English as their first languages like Canada, Australia, and the UK also manage to crack the top 5 of this…
The Quad, officially the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is a group of four countries: the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. Maritime cooperation among them began after the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. But today the countries—all democracies and vibrant economies—work on a far broader agenda, which includes tackling security, economic, and health issues. It is a grouping that includes the world’s oldest and largest democracies and represents a combined GDP of $34 trillion, or 40 percent of the global total. No wonder, the Quad grouping comprising the US, Australia, Japan, and India has made the world sit up and take…
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission completed one year of its launch on September 27, 2022. The motto of the scheme is to transform India’s Digital Healthcare landscape. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the mission on September 27, 2021, to provide the benefits of digital health services to the citizens of the country. Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said that in the phase of technology, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission today is emerging as a revolutionary step in the health department. He also called upon everyone to be a part of the digital health ecosystem. #AyushmanBharat Digital Mission is building a health…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal for the redevelopment of railway stations — New Delhi, Ahmedabad and CSMT Mumbai. With an approximate total investment of nearly Rs 10,000 crore, the stations will be equipped with modern infrastructure and better facilities to tackle heavy foot traffic of passengers. These stations will be redeveloped using Green Building Techniques with solar energy, water conservation/recycling and improved tree cover. They will be integrated with other modes of transportation like the metro and bus, among other things. The design will also include a spacious roof plaza with all…
The Indian Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bangladesh and India on the withdrawal of up to 153 cusecs of water each by Bangladesh and India from the common Kushiyara River. The approval came yesterday (September 28, 2022) at a cabinet meeting chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 6th September 2022 between the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of the Republic of India, and Ministry of Water Resources, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on withdrawal of upto 153 cusecs of water…