Brahmaputra River System
Origin: Chemayungdung glacier in Tibet, China. Course It flows as the Yarlung Tsangpo River across southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges and into Arunachal Pradesh, where it is known as Dihang. The first major tributary is … Continue reading
Chola Empire (9th and 13th century CE)
Administration Capital: Tanjore Symbol: Tiger Administrative Division: Empire, Mandala, Valanadu, Ooru, Sabhas. Uttarameru Inscriptions: Deal with local body elections Administrative Structure: The ruler was assisted by a council of ministers. Higher-level officials were referred to as Peruntaram, and lower-level ones … Continue reading
Enemy State under the UN Charter
An “enemy state” means any state that, during the Second World War (1939–45), was an enemy of any UN Charter signatory. The provisions were directed primarily at the former Axis powers, notably Germany, Japan, and Italy, along with other states … Continue reading
Election Commission of India
It is a constitutionally permanent independent body. According to Article 324, the Election Commission shall have the authority to supervise, direct, and regulate elections for the Indian Parliament, state legislatures, the President of India, and the Vice-President of India. Selection … Continue reading