When did the Election Commission of India first enforce the “None Of The Above (NOTA)” in the voting option in the assembly election in India? [#973]

None of the Above, abbreviated as NOTA, has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2013. By expressing a preference for none of the above, a citizen can choose not to vote for any candidates who are contesting the elections.

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None of the Above, abbreviated as NOTA, has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2013. By expressing a preference for none of the above, a citizen can choose not to vote for any candidates who are contesting the elections.

Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. This place is located in Meghalaya, India.

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Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. This place is located in Meghalaya, India.

The Digboi Refinery in Assam is the oldest refinery in India, having been commissioned on December 11, 1901. It was built by the British and is also Asia's first refinery. The refinery is known as the birthplace of the Indian oil industry. Oil was first discovered in 1867 while laying a railway line in the Digboi area.

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The Digboi Refinery in Assam is the oldest refinery in India, having been commissioned on December 11, 1901. It was built by the British and is also Asia's first refinery. The refinery is known as the birthplace of the Indian oil industry. Oil was first discovered in 1867 while laying a railway line in the Digboi area.

The Maurya Empire was a powerful empire in South Asia during the Iron Age. It was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya and lasted until 185 BCE. The empire was the first to encompass most of the Indian subcontinent.

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The Maurya Empire was a powerful empire in South Asia during the Iron Age. It was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya and lasted until 185 BCE. The empire was the first to encompass most of the Indian subcontinent.

Japan

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Japan

The Aryans migrated to the Indian subcontinent in 1500 BCE (between 2000 BCE and 1500 BCE). They were a large community of nomadic cattle herders who came from central Asia. They crossed the Hindu Kush Mountains and came into contact with the Indus Valley Civilization.

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The Aryans migrated to the Indian subcontinent in 1500 BCE (between 2000 BCE and 1500 BCE). They were a large community of nomadic cattle herders who came from central Asia. They crossed the Hindu Kush Mountains and came into contact with the Indus Valley Civilization.

Assam Police Day is celebrated annually on October 1st to commemorate the formation of the Assam Police Force.

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Assam Police Day is celebrated annually on October 1st to commemorate the formation of the Assam Police Force.

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1940

1945, 24th October.
The UN was established after World War II with the aim of preventing future world wars, succeeding the League of Nations, which was characterized as ineffective. On 25 April 1945, 50 governments met in San Francisco for a conference and started drafting the UN Charter, which was adopted on 25 June 1945 and took effect on 24 October 1945, when the UN began operations. Pursuant to the Charter, the organization's objectives include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law.At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; with the addition of South Sudan in 2011, membership is now 193, representing almost all of the world's sovereign states.

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1945, 24th October.
The UN was established after World War II with the aim of preventing future world wars, succeeding the League of Nations, which was characterized as ineffective. On 25 April 1945, 50 governments met in San Francisco for a conference and started drafting the UN Charter, which was adopted on 25 June 1945 and took effect on 24 October 1945, when the UN began operations. Pursuant to the Charter, the organization's objectives include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law.At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; with the addition of South Sudan in 2011, membership is now 193, representing almost all of the world's sovereign states.

The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Kolkata but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.

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The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Kolkata but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.

Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary: Both were declared in 1985. Moidams of Assam: Declared on July 26, 2024.

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Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary: Both were declared in 1985. Moidams of Assam: Declared on July 26, 2024.