Mohenjodaro

Also called the Mound of the Dead. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated on the banks of the River Indus in Punjab (Pakistan). Findings Great bath Granary Bronze dancing girl Seal of Pasupathi Mahadeva Steatite statue of a … Continue reading

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Windfall Tax

A windfall tax is a special tax that governments impose on industries or entities earning unexpected, above-average profits due to external factors like market surges or geopolitical events. It is commonly levied on industries such as oil, gas, and mining. … Continue reading

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Right to Information Act, 2005

To secure access to information for citizens under the control of public authorities, the government introduced the  Right to Information Act, 2005. Why was it introduced? It will ensure greater transparency for the functioning of the government. The common man … Continue reading

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Great Indian Bustard

Rajasthan’s state bird, and it is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. Need To Know Ecological Habitat: Grasslands Threats: Electrocution with power transmission lines, hunting, and habitat loss Protection Status: IUCN Status: Critically Endangered CITES: Appendix 1 … Continue reading

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