States Current Affairs

Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) Report 2023-24

January 3, 2025

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently released the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report 2023-24. It reported a decline in student enrolment for the academic year 2023-24. The total enrolment fell to 24.8 crore, a drop ..

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Wayanad Landslides Declared Severe Disaster

January 1, 2025

The recent declaration of the Wayanad landslides as a disaster of “severe nature” marks governmental response. This decision follows extensive criticism regarding the lack of financial aid for the victims. The landslides occurred on July 30, resulting in over 200 ..

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Protests in Katra Over Proposed ₹250-Crore Ropeway Project

January 1, 2025

Tensions in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, have escalated due to ongoing protests against a proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project. The protests, initiated by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, have entered their seventh day and coincide with a peak ..

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Karnataka’s ₹100 Crore Tourism Initiative: Yadgir Fort Development and Ropeway Projects

January 1, 2025

Karnataka’s government is set to enhance tourism through investments in historical and religious sites. The recent announcement includes a ₹100 crore initiative focused on Yadgir Fort, part of the One District, One Spot programme. This initiative aims to promote regional ..

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President Appoints New Governors for Five States

December 26, 2024

In a political shift, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed two new governors and reassigned three others, which impacts five states, reflecting ongoing governance challenges. The changes come amidst rising tensions and ethnic conflict in regions like Manipur. New Governor of ..

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Telangana Government Scraps Controversial Land Law

December 21, 2024

The Congress government in Telangana has recently announced the scrapping of the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020, and introduced the Dharani online land records system. However, it faced extensive criticism for inaccuracies, missing passbooks, and ..

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Airtel Becomes First Private Telecom to Provide Mobile Services in J&K Border Villages

December 20, 2024

Bharti Airtel has recently achieved a milestone by becoming the first private telecom company to provide mobile services in seven border villages of Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative enhances connectivity for remote areas and aligns with the Vibrant Village Programme, ..

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Andhra Pradesh Approves Major Infrastructure Projects

December 17, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has recently approved infrastructure projects, which include the construction of the Legislative Assembly, High Court buildings, five iconic towers, and extensive roadworks for the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS). The total investment for ..

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