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Scientists from the University of Kerala have decoded the genetic make-up of Arogyapacha (Trichopus zeylanicus), a highly potent medicinal plant endemic to the Agasthya hills.
Things to know about this plant:
- Arogyapacha is known for its medicinal use and is endemic to Agastya hills of Kerala.
- Because of its medicinal...
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Saturday, 24 November 2018
Indian Councils Act, 1861
This article talks about the Indian
Council Act of 1861. Those who are preparing for competitive examinations like
UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, RRB or State PSCs would certainly be benefitted from this
article.
The Indian Councils Act 1861 was an act of the British Parliament...
Saturday, 17 November 2018
Government of India Act, 1858
The
Government of India Act 1858 was an Act of the British parliament that
completely ended the rule of the East India Company in India. Company
transferred the government and the territory to the British Crown. At this time,
Victoria was the queen of Britain. The supreme...
Charter Act of 1853
Charter Act of 1853
The act renewed the powers of the Company and allowed it to retain the possession of Indian territories in trust of British Crown.The following two events resulted into the Charter Act of 1853:
1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy's England...
Charter Act of 1833 (NCERT notes)
The Charter Act of 1833 was passed in the British Parliament which renewed the East India Company’s charter for another 20 years.This Act was also known as the Government of India Act 1833 or the Saint Helena Act 1833.
Features of the Charter...
