Understanding Electoral Bonds: A Controversial Mechanism in Indian Politics

What are Electoral Bonds? Electoral bonds are interest-free bearer bonds or financial instruments available in denominations ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1 crore. These bonds can be purchased by individuals and companies from authorized branches of the State Bank of India (SBI). One distinctive feature of electoral bonds is their anonymity, as the name and other details of the donor are not recorded on the instrument, making the transactions opaque.

Maharashtra Govt. makes Mother’s name mandatory in Aadhaar, PAN card and other govt documents from 1 May 2024

Maharashtra Govt. makes Mother’s name mandatory in Aadhaar, PAN card and other govt documents from 1 May 2024

The Maharashtra cabinet has recently made a significant decision that will reshape the way official documents are filled out. In an effort to recognize and acknowledge mothers, the government has mandated the inclusion of the mother’s name in various government documents, such as birth certificates, school records, property documents, Aadhar cards, PAN cards, and more.

The USA often claims to have invented the internet, yet the British claim it was invented by a Brit, namely Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Who is actually correct?

The development of the internet was a collaborative effort that involved many people from different countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. While it is difficult to say definitively who invented the internet, there are two key figures who are widely credited with their contributions: