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National Bamboo Mission: MIS Module launched
The National Bamboo Mission recently launched the Management Information System to strengthen the domestic Agarbatti industry. About the MIS Module It will collect data about Agarbatti production, availability of raw materials, location of stick making units, production capacity, functioning of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Scheme of Financial Assistance to States for Capex
The Ministry of Finance recently announced that it is to provide Rs 15,000 crores to the states for their Capital Expenditure for 2021-22. This is being provided as interest free fifty-year loan to spend on capital projects. Fresh guidelines have ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Bohag Bihu Bird Count 2021 begins
On April 14, 2021, the Bohag Bihu Bird count began in Assam. The Bohag Bihu Bird count was launched by Bird Count of India (BCI). The BCI is a Non-Governmental Organisation. This is the first time BCI is launching Bohag ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Risa in the Culture of Tripura
The Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb recently wore “Risa” on Kokborok Day. The Chief Minister of late has made Risa, his style statement. The Government of Tripura is to promote Risa at national and international level. What is Risa? ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Massive wildfire in Dzukou Valley, on Manipur-Nagaland border
A huge wildfire in Dzukou valley located on the Manipur-Nagaland border caused severe damage to the environment. Which of the states in India are more prone to Forest fires? According to Forest Survey of India, 2020, the forests of Chhattisgarh, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Nagaland declared Disturbed Area under AFSPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs recently declared Nagaland as “Disturbed Area” for the next six months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. What is the current scenario of AFSPA in Nagaland? Nagaland was declared as “disturbed area” for ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
KVIC Monpa Handmade Paper Unit
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) recently established the Monpa handmade paper making unit. The Monpa handmade paper is a thousand-year-old heritage and was revived with the new unit. About the unit The unit has been established to increase ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Chilahati-Haldibari Rail Link
India and Bangladesh are set to reopen the Chilahati-Haldibari rail link after more than 5 decades to enhance the connectivity between the two countries. This is part of the commitment to revive and operationalize the six pre-1965 rail links between ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Malayan Giant Squirrel: First Survey in India
Malayan giant squirrel or the black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) is one of the largest tree squirrels in the world. As per a recent study conducted by Zoological Survey of India, this species of squirrel may become extinct, if proper ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
India-World Bank sign 120 million USD agreement to implement Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project
On November 19, 2020, India and World Bank signed 120 million USD to modernise transport sector in the state of Meghalaya. The project aims to improve 300 km of strategic road segment through climate resilient and nature-based solutions. About Meghalaya ..