About G20 Founded in 1999, the Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for its members’ international economic cooperation and decision-making. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, …
What’s in the news? India-Malaysia joint military Exercise Harimau Shakti-2022 started recently at Pulai Klang in Malaysia. The exercise will enhance the defence cooperation between Indian Army and the Malaysian Army. The military exercise will enhance interoperability in planning and …
About INS Vikrant INS Vikrant/Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1) is the first indigenously built aircraft carrier, constructed by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, a public sector shipyard under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. With a displacement of 43,000 tonnes when fully …
About El Nino and La Nina During normal conditions in the Pacific ocean, trade winds blow west along the equator, taking warm water from South America towards Asia. To replace that warm water, cold water rises from the depths — …
What are Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)? The Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established in 1975 under the provisions of the Ordinance promulgated on 26th September 1975 and Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976. RRBs are jointly owned by the Government of …
About NCC The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement. It is a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Wing, providing opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of …
What’s in the news? The bilateral training exercise “AUSTRA HIND 22” between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is set to take place in Rajasthan. This is the first exercise in the series of AUSTRA HIND with …
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is an ancient disease and has been documented to have existed in Egypt as early as 3000 BC. TB most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary …
About Lachit Borphukan was a general of the Ahom Kingdom whose army he led successfully in resisting the imperial expansion of the Mughal Empire in the late 1600s. Lachit Borphukan was chosen as one of the five Borphukans of the …
About the portal The egramswaraj.gov.in Portal marks the complete digitization of the villages to strengthen e-governance in Panchayati Raj institutions in the whole country. The portal is a single interface on which the details will be listed panchayat wise. The …