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Who had introduced a bill in the Imperial legislative Assembly for Compulsory Education?

Gopal Krishna Gokhale had introduced a bill in the Imperial legislative Assembly in 1911 to implement the principle of compulsory primary education for children of 6-10 years age....

June 10, 2011

Dhravya Guna Shastra

Dravya Guna Shastra is one of the most fundamental and comprehensive branches of Āyurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. The term derives from Sanskrit, where Dravya means...

June 10, 2011

How many species of Butterflies are found in India?

More than 17, 000 species of butterflies are found all over the world. Of these, India is home to about 1500 species of butterflies which constitute 65% of...

June 10, 2011

Mobius Loop

The Möbius loop, also known as the Möbius strip, is a fascinating mathematical surface that has only one side and one edge, defying ordinary geometric intuition. It is...

June 10, 2011

Is Rohu a Vegetarian Fish?

Rohu (Labeo rohita) is found commonly in rivers and freshwater lakes in and around South Asia and South-East Asia and is a pure vegetarian fish.

June 10, 2011

Blood Vessels in the Cornea

The cornea, the transparent front portion of the eye, plays a crucial role in focusing light onto the retina. It is unique among body tissues due to its...

June 10, 2011

Role of Agencies in the National Horticulture Mission

The National Horticulture Mission (NHM) is a flagship programme of the Government of India, launched in 2005–06 under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture....

June 10, 2011

National Horticulture Mission

National Horticulture Mission is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2005-06, to enhance horticulture production and improve nutritional security and income support to farm households and others through...

June 10, 2011

Trends in Horticulture Production in India -Recent years

India’s Horticultural production in 1990-91 was 96.6 million metric tons. In 2008-09, it has increased and become 214 million metric tons. The following graphic shows India’s horticultural production...

June 10, 2011

Spices production in India

India is often referred to as the “Land of Spices”, owing to its long history, diverse climatic conditions, and cultural affinity with spice cultivation and trade. The country...

June 10, 2011

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