Manipur GK Questions for Manipur Public Service Commission Exams

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Assam was ruled by Ahom kingdom from 1228 to 1826 and it was sovereign even in the Mughal era. But in 1817, it was attacked by the Burmese and thus Ahom Kingdom went into the control of Burmese till 1826. The Assamese call this 7 year period as Manor din and the Manipuris call it Chai Taret Khuntakpa which means 7 years of devastation. The independent and powerful Ahom dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion. But, after the First Anglo Burmese War, the Burmese lost control over Assam in 1826 by Treaty of Yandabu.

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The mentioned four hills viz. . Patkai hills, Manipur hills, Mizo hills and Naga hills make the Purvanchal Range which is famous for Sandstone.

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Justice Abhilasha Kumari has been sworn-in as new Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur on February 9, 2018. Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla administered her the oath of office at Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, Ministers, MLAs and Judges attended the swearing-in ceremony. Earlier, Justice Abhilasha was a judge of the Gujarat High Court.

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In the 65th National Film Awards for 2017, the Best Book on Cinema award was given to ‘Matmagi Manipur-The first Manipuri Feature Film’ authored by Bobby Wahengbam. The book provides a vivid account of the socio-political scenario in which Manipur regional cinema was born. The book denotes a compassionate account of the dreams, challenges, preparation, execution and success of the team involved. The critical analysis of the film makes it more praiseworthy and insightful.

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On May 2, Jagdish Mukhi has been sworn in as the acting governor of Manipur by the Acting Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice N Kotiswar Singh. As per official release, Mukhi, who is the governor of Assam and Meghalaya, will hold office in the absence of Governor Najma Heptullah. The swearing-in was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh, Speaker Y Khemchand Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Ksh Bhabananda Singh, the council of ministers, the chief secretary and director general of police and other senior officials.

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Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Manipur High Court on May 18, 2018. He was administered the oath of office by Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, the acting governor of Manipur, at the Raj Bhawan in Imphal. Prior to this post, Justice Sudhakar has served as Acting Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court. Now, Justice Alok Aradhe has become the Acting Chief Justice of J & K High Court. Beside him, Justice Mohammad yaqoob Mir has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court. 

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3 Article 371 {Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat} 3.1 Article 371A {Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland} 3.2 Article 371B {Special provision with respect to the State of Assam} 3.3 Article 371C {Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur} 3.4 Article 371D {Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh} 3.5 Article 371E {Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh} 3.6 Article 371F {Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim} 3.7 Article 371G {Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram} 3.8 Article 371H {Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh} 3.9 Article 371I {Special provision with respect to the State of Goa}