Explainer: Who funds the WHO? What is the size of its budget?
After POTUS Donald Trump announced that USA is halting its funding to the WHO, there has been a lot of…
These visuals from Thailand’s Ayutthaya Khon Festival do not show a real three-headed Elephant
https://youtu.be/lIgNgpac1j4 A video of a mahout riding a three-headed elephant during a procession is making the rounds on social media,…
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Maternity & Paternity Leave around the World
India has passed a law to enhance the maternity leave from 12 to 26 weeks.…
CSR spending of PSUs up 35% & Private Companies up 2.5% in 2015-16
The total CSR spending by various companies in 2015-16 has increased by 11.6% as per…
How much does the Government earn through Toll on National Highways?
So how much does the government earn through user fee at toll plazas? Has demonetization…
Cyclists & other Non-Motorized vehicles should not be allowed on main roads in Metros – Parl. Standing Committee on Transport
The Parliamentary Standing committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture has recommended that Non-Motorized vehicles (cyclists etc)…
Parliamentary Standing Committee bats for improved Regulation & Standards in Legal Education
The parliamentary standing committee on Law & Justice in its latest report recommended for improved…
Understanding FIR (First Information Report)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id71PSQkr78 What do you know about the First Information Report (FIR)? Here is an explainer.
