NHAI proposes Gorakhpur-Siliguri expressway

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) proposed for the alignment of another expressway, that will run from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri in West Bengal via Bihar. Key Points NHAI will prepare the detailed project report, after the greenfield alignment is approved by Bihar government. NHAI had submitted the portion of alignment of Gorakhpur-Siliguri ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: BharatMala Pariyojana • NHAI • Proposed Gorakhpur-Siliguri expressway

Arunachal Pradesh: India’s 1st Certified Organic Fruit Kiwi Launched

On November 28, 2021, India’s only certified organic kiwi from Ziro Valley Farms of Arunachal Pradesh was launched at a mega National Tribal Festival called Aadi Mahotsav. This festival is being held in Dilli Hat, INA in New Delhi. Key Points The launch ceremony was held in association with support from Arunachal Pradesh Government and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: States Current Affairs

Topics: Kiwi fruit • TRIFED • TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav • Ziro Valley Farms of Arunachal Pradesh

Kuno National Park to get 13 cheetahs next year

The Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is set to get 13 cheetahs in 2022. Key Points The Kuno National Park was originally developed as the second home for Asiatic lions in India, apart from Gir National Park. However, that project did not take off. But now the park is expecting to get 13 African ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Environment Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: African Cheetah • IUCN Status • Kuno National Park • Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary

Czech Republic: Petr Fiala named new PM

Petr Fiala has been named as new Prime Minister of Czech Republic. President Milos Zeman named him as the PM on November 28, after his electoral win in October. Highlights Petr Fiala leads a center-right coalition. He ousted the outgoing populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis with the help of several left-wing parties. Fiala’s party Fiala, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • International Current Affairs

Topics: Czech Republic • New PM of Czech Republic • Petr Fiala

Tribes India Conclave organised by TRIFED and Ministry of External Affairs

TRIFED organised a Tribes India Conclave in association with the Ministry of External Affairs on November 27, 2021 at the “Tribes India Adi Mahotsav”. Highlights Tribes India Conclave was organised in line with the Prime Minister’s vision for Vocal for Local and to build a self-reliant India as well as to introduce rich tribal heritage ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Category: Events Current Affairs

Topics: GI Store • Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) • Tribes India Conclave • TRIFED • TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav