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Sea buckthorn distribution

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is a hardy, nitrogen-fixing, deciduous shrub belonging to the family Elaeagnaceae. Known for its bright orange berries rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential...

June 10, 2011

In which year Indian Council of World Affairs started?

The Indian Council of World Affairs was established in 1943 by a group of Indian intellectuals as a think tank. It was registered as a non-official, non-political and...

June 10, 2011

Community Reserves

Community Reserves are a category of protected areas in India established to conserve wildlife, biodiversity, and ecosystems through the active participation of local communities. They represent a unique...

June 10, 2011

Foreign Direct Investment in Multi-Brand Retailing in India

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retailing in India has been one of the most debated and significant policy issues in the country’s economic liberalisation process. It involves...

June 10, 2011

Ashoka Pillar Inscriptions on Taxation

The Ashokan pillar inscriptions, issued by Emperor Ashoka (c. 268–232 BCE) of the Mauryan Empire, stand as monumental records of one of India’s earliest expressions of ethical governance,...

June 10, 2011

Problems in Date Palm Cultivation

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a tropical and subtropical fruit crop cultivated primarily for its nutritious fruits known as dates. It is one of the oldest cultivated...

June 10, 2011

Theodolite

A theodolite is a precision surveying instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles. It plays a crucial role in engineering, mapping, and geodetic surveys, enabling surveyors to...

June 10, 2011

What is Brachytherapy?

Brachytherapy is a type of radiotherapy, or radiation treatment, that is used to treat cancer. In this form of treatment, a small radioactive source is placed directly into...

June 10, 2011

Which month is of 31 days in a Leap Year of Saka calender?

In a leap year Chaitra is of 31 days. It will followed by Vaishakha 31, Jyeshta 31, Ashadha 31, Sravana 31, Bhadra of 31 days. Rest all 6...

June 10, 2011

Bombay Primary Education Act

The Bombay Primary Education Act was a landmark piece of legislation enacted to promote universal, compulsory, and state-supported primary education in the Bombay Presidency (which included parts of...

June 10, 2011

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