Page-190 of India Nation & States Current Affairs

Kumbalangi: First sanitary-napkin-free panchayat

January 13, 2022

Kumbalangi village in Cochin is all set to become India’s first sanitary-napkin-free panchayat. Key Points The village has previously won acclaim as India’s first model tourism village. This move is a part of ‘Avalkayi’ initiative, which is being implemented in ..

Month: 

Category: 

Tamil Nadu Regional Plan Rules, 2021

January 12, 2022

Government of Tamil Nadu notified the “Regional Plan (Preparation, Publication and Sanction) Rules, 2021” in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. Key Points As per notification, the Regional Planning Authority (RPA) should prepare a land-and ..

Month: 

Category:  •

Jagananna Smart Townships

January 12, 2022

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, launched the “Jagananna Smart Township website” on January 11, 2022. The website was launched from the Tadepalli Camp office. Why was the website launched? The website was launched because most middle-class ..

Month: 

Category:  • •

Odisha: Rise in Upper age limit for Govt jobs

January 12, 2022

The Odisha Government recently increased the upper age limit of candidates to enter into State Civil services exams. The age was increased from 32 years to 38 years. This was done by amending the State Civil Services Rules, 1989. About ..

Month: 

Category: 

Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA)- Recent Developments

January 11, 2022

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked to further extend the deadline of framing the rules of “Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019”. Highlights MHA sought extension from parliamentary committees in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. Third and ..

Month: 

Category:  •

Sri Lanka Inter-city Train Service with Indian Aid

January 11, 2022

Sri Lanka had created an inter-city railway service with the help of India. India provided diesel units to the project. Railway services were launched between Jaffna and Colombo. With this India wanted to send a strong message that it has ..

Month: 

Category:  •

Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in India 2021

January 10, 2022

In December 2021, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) released the “Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021”. Key Facts The new guidelines have covered several aspects of built environment, ranging from design plan to the implementation. ..

Month: 

Category:  •

Gangasagar Mela

January 10, 2022

The Gangasagar Mela started on January 10, 2022 in the which occurs at West Bengal’s Gangasagar Island. It will continue till January 16, 2022. Key Facts The Gangasagar Mela is organised during Makar Sankranti every year. The mela is being ..

Month: 

Category:  •

U.P’s New Revenue villages

January 10, 2022

On January 9, 2022, Uttar Pradesh government declared four villages across the Nepal border in the Bahraich district as revenue villages. Highlights The four villages are Bhavanipur, Tedhia, Dhakia and Bichhia. They are located in Mihinpurwa tehsil of the Bahraich district. ..

Month: 

Category: 

Assembly Elections in five states

January 10, 2022

The Election Commission of India recently announced the election dates of five states. They are Punjab, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Uttarakhand. About the announcement The Assembly Elections 2022 in these states are to be held in seven phases. In ..

Month: 

Category: