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Scientific name for banana: Many of us see bananas as a simple, everyday snack, but only a few know about their history and precise scientific classification. However, knowing their botanical name can ...

The Ladki Bahin Yojana, which was launched by the Maharashtra Government, is a welfare initiative designed to empower women by providing them with direct financial assistance. This scheme seeks to ...