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Rs 190 crore to augment Health care in North East
On June 21, 2020, the Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the COVID-19 status in “Aspirational” districts. A special focus was given to the North East while reviewing. Highlights The Ministry of North East has sanctioned Rs 190 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
United Nations: India’s KHUDOL declared one of Top 10 Global Initiatives to fight COVID-19
On May 22, 2020, the United Nations listed the KHUDOL initiative of Manipur as one of the top 10 global initiatives to fight against COVID-19. Highlights KHUDOL is an initiative of a NGO called Ya_All. Under the initiative, the NGO ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Bamboo Conclave held through video Conference
The Minister of State for North East Development held Bamboo Conclave through video conference to boost the economy of the country with the help of Bamboo resources. Highlights The Ministers of Agriculture and minister of development of North East participated ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Mobile Kiosk for COVID-19 Sample Testing used in Agartala Smart City
The smart city, Agartala has implemented a mobile kiosk for sample collection. The kiosk makes sure there are no wastages in Personal Protective Equipment and also ensures protection to sample collecting medical professionals. Highlights The kiosk running on three-wheeler vehicle ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Five of the North Eastern States become COVID-19 free
On April 27, 2020, five of the eight north east states namely Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh have become COVID-19 free. The other three states namely Meghalaya, Assam and Mizoram have not reported new cases. This was announced ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
“Khongjom Day” commemorated by Manipur
On April 23, 2020, the state of Manipur commemorated Khongjom Day. The day is marked to pay tribute to the warriors who fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur war. Anglo-Manipur War The Anglo-Manipur was an armed conflict between the British Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
April 21: Civil Services Day
Every year, India celebrates Civil Service Day on April 21. The main aim of celebrating the day is to motivate the efforts and works of civil servants. Awards On the Civil Service Day, India rewards various officers with Prime Minister’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Indian Railways: 2,500 doctors, Isolation wards, time tabled parcel trains
The Indian Railways is launching several initiatives and is on the forefront in the fight against the COVID-19. Timetabled Parcel Trains The time tabled parcel trains have been launched by the Indian Railways to transport essential commodities and goods. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
NITI Aayog organizes North East Sustainable Development Goal Conclave 2020 in Assam
NITI Aayog is to organize North East Sustainable Development Goal Conclave 2020 in Assam between February 24, 2020 and February 26, 2020. The Conclave is to be held in the state capital Guwahati. Chief Ministers of all the north eastern ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
APEDA signs MoU to set up a Liason Office in Guwahati, Assam
On February 3, 2020, APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) signed MoU with CSIR-CFTRI (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Food Technological Research Institute). According to the agreement, the CSIR-CFTRI will provide technical support to the food ..