Author: Indography
Early Years:It is believed by historians that some 5000 years ago the Kohinoor diamond was mined in the Kollur Mine in the Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh. Early Sanskrit scriptures mention a gem called the “Syamantaka jewel”, which is believed to be the Kohinoor. In 1304, the diamond went to the kings of Malwa and stayed with them up till 1306 when they were forced to give it to the Kakatiya Empire of Orugallu. Between 1323 and 1339 the diamond remained with the Delhi Sultanate under Alauddin Khilji and then Muhammad bin Tughlaq, after which it was sent to Samarkand…
Dubai, UAE: Virat Kohli scored the 71st century of his international cricket career, ending his century drought against Afghanistan in the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2022. This century came out of Kohli’s bat after 1021 days and he also equaled Ricky Ponting (71 centuries) in the case of most international centuries. Not only this, but Virat Kohli also completed his 24,000 runs in international cricket on the basis of his unbeaten 122 against Afghanistan. Talking about Virat Kohli’s international cricket career, he has so far scored 24,002 runs in 522 innings of 468 matches at an average…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body for disaster management in India. The NDMA was formally constituted on 27th September 2006, in accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2005 with Prime Minister as its Chairperson and nine other members, and one such member to be designated as Vice-Chairperson. On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of the NDMA. Responsibilities The primary purpose of NDMA is to coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in disaster resiliency and crisis response. It is also the…
In a record highest number of internet shutdowns in the world in 2020, of the total 155 internet shutdowns globally, India alone accounted for 109, according to the report.Most of the internet shutdown incidents took place in India, some of the Middle Eastern countries, and some parts of Africa. In 2019 too, India had led the highest number of internet shutdowns with 121 shutdowns, followed by 12 in Venezuela, 11 in Yemen, 8 in Iraq, 6 in Algeria and 4 in Ethiopia, as per the report.In India, Jammu and Kashmir were deprived of high speed Internet for nearly two years.…
Industrial growth in the country has, in terms of long run trend, remained aligned with the growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP). Industrial production has emerged as one of the high growth sectors in India. Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, launched the ‘Make in India’ program to place India on the world map as a manufacturing hub and give global recognition to the Indian economy. Government aims to create 100 million new jobs in the sector by 2022.The moderation in India’s industrial growth coincides with deceleration in growth of global output. The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has…
According to press information bureau, India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $586.1 billion as of January 8, 2021.Giving details of India’s foreign exchange reserves in last five years, the Minister stated that the country’s foreign exchange reserves position is comfortable in terms of import cover of more than 18 months and provides cushion against unforeseen external shocks. Government and RBI are closely monitoring the emerging external position calibrating policies or regulations to support robust macroeconomic growth. Countries with the highest foreign reserves according to IMF China – $3,330 BillionJapan – $1,378 BillionSwitzerland – $1,070 BillionRussia – $605.200 BillionIndia – $586.1…
With the growing internet era, there has been an establishment of the online learning industry. These online learning platforms are winning the hearts of students across the globe.It is a proven truth that children who enjoy learning to perform better in all areas of their lives, including academics and the job. Choosing the best online programs for kids is a sensible selection in this case. One of the most effective methods to give your child a head start in the correct path, especially if you are a working parent, is to enroll them in quality online classes for kids. Whether…
What is Jal Jeevan Mission? Jal Jeevan Mission, a central government initiative under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India. The programme will also implement source sustainability measures as mandatory elements, such as recharge and reuse through grey water management, water conservation, rain water harvesting. The Jal Jeevan Mission will be based on a community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education and communication as a key component of the mission. JJM looks to create a jan andolan…
China and India led the Asian region in military spending, according to the data for the year from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).India was the third largest military spender in the world in 2020, behind only the US and China. According to the latest military expenditure database published on Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which tracks military expenditure and arms trade globally, the US accounted for 39 per cent of the money spent on military globally, China accounted for 13 per cent, and India accounted for 3.7 per cent of the globe’s share.The US spent a total of…
Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is a magnificent area with high mountain ranges, glaciers and is actually the most glaciated part of the European Alps. Visiting this area can be done relatively easy by car and if you want to go up, by train up to 3,400 metres above sea level, the highest train ride in Europe, the Jungfrau Railway is very impressive (and expensive!). The area is on the UNESCO World Heritage list because of its unique and wide range of flora and fauna and geological importance regarding the creating of the High Alps.