Page-15 of Current Affairs

Bathouism Recognized as an Official Religion in Assam’s BTR

February 22, 2025

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government in Assam has recently included Bathouism as an official religion option in various application forms. This decision has garnered praise from experts in the field of Bodo culture and traditional faith. Union Home Minister ..

Month: 

Category: 

Sinking of Iraq’s Zagros Mountains

February 22, 2025

Recent geological studies have revealed that the northern region of Iraq, particularly around the Zagros Mountains, is experiencing slow but geological changes. A research team has identified a sinking oceanic slab beneath the Earth’s surface that is gradually pulling this ..

Month: 

Category: 

India Takes Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Organisation

February 22, 2025

India has recently assumed the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) from Bangladesh. This transition took place during the 13th Governing Council Meeting held in Malé, Maldives. The event was part of a high-level conference focused on ..

Month: 

Category: 

Recent Controversies About Ex-Gratia Payments

February 22, 2025

The recent ex-gratia compensation disbursal to the families of victims from the New Delhi railway station stampede has sparked debate. The Ministry of Railways provided cash payments of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. This ..

Month: 

Category: 

Working Hours and Economic Impact in India

February 22, 2025

A working paper titled ‘Time Spent on Employment-Related Activities in India’ was recently released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.  The analysis is based on the 2019 Time Use Survey conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and ..

Month: 

Category: 

Mising Tribe Celebrates Ali Ai Ligang Festival

February 21, 2025

The Mising tribe, Assam’s largest tribal community, recently celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival. This festival marks the beginning of the sowing season and is deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the Mising people. Celebrated on the first Wednesday ..

Month: 

Category: 

Updated Coaching Scheme for PM CARES Beneficiaries

February 21, 2025

Recently, the Government of India revamped its coaching scheme aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This updated initiative extends benefits to children covered under the PM CARES scheme alongside Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes ..

Month: 

Category: 

Supreme Court’s Ruling on Prisoner Remission

February 21, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India made ruling regarding prisoner remission. The court directed states to consider the premature release of prisoners even if they do not apply for remission. This marks a very important change from previous rulings where ..

Month: 

Category: