Page-10 of States Current Affairs
Indian Roads Congress 2024
The 83rd annual session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) is currently taking place in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This important event commenced with the inauguration by Union Minister for...
Himachal Pradesh’s Claim on Shanan Hydropower Project
The Himachal Pradesh government has reaffirmed its claim over the Shanan Hydropower Project. This project has a 99-year lease dating back to the British era. Currently, it is...
Madhya Pradesh Increases Women’s Reservation to 35%
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved an important increase in women’s reservation in state government services. The proposal raises the reservation from 33%...
Karnataka Waqf Board Claims 17 Monuments in Bidar Fort
The Karnataka Board of Waqfs declared 17 monuments within the historic Bidar Fort as its property. This announcement has raised concerns and confusion among local authorities and the...
Sikkim Implements Odd-Even Traffic Rule in Gangtok
The Government of Sikkim introduced an Odd-Even traffic regulation in Gangtok. This measure aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the city. The initiative affects both private and government...
Tamil Nadu Land Act Sparks Controversy Over Water Bodies
The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023, was enacted on October 18, 2024. It aims to facilitate land acquisition for major infrastructure projects. However, the...
Meluri Becomes Nagaland’s 17th District
The Nagaland government announced the creation of Meluri as the 17th district of the state. This upgrade from a sub-division to a full district marks administrative changes in...
Tamil Nadu Court Advances Invasive Species Eradication Efforts
The Madras High Court reported progress in eradicating exotic and invasive species from Tamil Nadu’s forests. The focus is on a specific invasive species, Senna spectabilis, which is...
Kerala’s Coastal Zone Management Plan Approved
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change approved Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) for ten coastal districts in Kerala. This decision aligns with the Coastal Regulation...
Punjab’s Hybrid Rice Controversy
Punjab’s paddy milling sector is facing challenges regarding the late storage of paddy. The controversy revolves around hybrid rice seeds, specifically Sava 7501, Sava 7301, and 468. While...
Tamil Nadu Declares Heatwave a State Disaster
The Tamil Nadu government declared heatwaves a State-specific disaster. This decision aims to provide relief for those affected by extreme heat. It includes financial aid for families of...
