Forest Fire in Mizoram

The Indian Air Force recently deployed two Mi-17V5 helicopters equipped with Bambi Bucket to control the forest fires. The forest fires have been raging in the hills of south Mizoram. Most Fire Prone Zones The Lunglei and Aizwal of Mizoram ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate statehood day

The north-eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram observed their statehood day. Both of the states received their statehood on February 20, 1987. On this occasion, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers and chief ministers wished ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Bru Tribe- Refugee Crisis, Issues, Conflicts, Resettlement, Protests in Tripura

Parts of Tripura are witnessing violent protest recently due to the proposed resettlement of Bru tribals. Bru or Reang tribe is an indigenous community in the northeast, living in the states of Tripura, Assam and Mizoram. In Tripura, this community ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

What is the Assam Mizoram border dispute?

In early October, 2020, the residents of Assam and Mizoram fought over territory and injured at least 8 people. This is mainly due to the dispute between the states over the interstate boundary.  What is the issue? The dispute between ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

‘Thenzawl Golf Resort’ project inaugurated in Mizoram under ‘Swadesh Darshan’

The Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism has virtually inaugurated the ‘Thenzawl Golf Resort’ constructed under the Swadesh Darshan Project of the government. The project was sanctioned as part of the Integrated Development of Eco-Tourism in the state. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Mizoram launches Green-Ag project

Mizoram government has launched Green-Ag project, funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF), aimed at catalyzing sustainable transformation of Indian agriculture without compromising the food security and income safety for the farmers. Highlights Mizoram is one of the five states where ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020