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Assam Cabinet Approves 57 Recommendations of Biplab Sarma Commission
The Assam Cabinet has approved the implementation of 57 out of 67 recommendations made by the Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Commission. This commission was formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Rajasthan Approves 33% Women’s Reservation In Police Force
The Government of Rajasthan, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), made a significant decision on September 4, 2024, to reserve 33% of jobs in the police force for women. This decision was part of the BJP’s promise made during ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
West Bengal’s ‘Aparajita’ anti-rape Bill
The West Bengal Assembly recently passed the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024. This new law is designed to provide stronger protections for women and children, particularly in response to the rising concerns ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Tripura Signs Peace Agreement With Insurgent Groups
The Indian government and the State of Tripura will sign an important agreement with two groups known for their past involvement in insurgency: the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). The signing event ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Punjab Assembly Passes Law to Control Illegal Colonies
The Punjab State Assembly passed a new law called the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2024, on September 3, 2024. This law was created to address the growing problem of illegal colonies in Punjab. Illegal colonies are areas ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Controversial Social Media Policy
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new policy to encourage social media influencers to promote its programs and achievements. Influencers will be paid for their posts, but the policy has received significant criticism from opposition parties and other groups. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Himachal Pradesh Raises Minimum Marriage Age for Women to 21
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a new law called the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024. This law raises the minimum age for women to get married from 18 to 21 years. It updates the Prohibition of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Karnataka Launches Ovitrap Baskets to Combat Rising Dengue Cases
Karnataka has reported around 24,028 dengue cases and five deaths. To tackle this outbreak, the state’s health department started a pilot project on August 26, 2024, using Ovitrap baskets to attract and monitor mosquitoes. What Are Ovitrap Baskets? Ovitrap baskets ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs