North East Development
What is Dibang Multipurpose Project?
Dibang Hydropower Project, which was approved by the Central Government recently, is India’s largest-ever hydropower project. This multipurpose project is being set up close to China’s border on the Dibang River, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley District. Notably, it ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Mizoram to export Bird’s eye chilli to the US
The Birds Eye Chilli is widely used in Asian cuisines. The chilli is also called Thai chilli. It is native to Mexico. The Spanish and Portuguese people spread the chilli all over the world. The chilli variety has received a ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
India and Egypt declare Strategic Partnership
The Egyptian President Sisi is the Chief Guest of the 2023 Republic Day celebrations of India. During his visit, he met PM Modi, and the leaders discussed on boosting the business ties between the countries. With the trade between the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Nagaland Orange Festival
Nagaland is celebrating the Orange Festival for two days. Nagaland Fruit Festival is being organized in the state to praise the hard work of orange growers. Revenue from oranges in the state almost doubled recently. Fruit festivals are famous all ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Shillong Technology Park
The Meghalaya Chief Minister Shri Conrad Sangma recently inaugurated the Shillong Technology Park. The main objective is to bring back the Meghalayans who left the state in search of job opportunities. Also, the park will create new job opportunities for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Manipur Freight Train connectivity
On January 27, 2022, the first goods train reached the Rani Gaidinliu station of Manipur. This is the first freight train to enter Manipur after 75 years. This shows the rapid transformation happening in the state of Manipur. New Railway ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
North Eastern States Roads Investment Programme
The North Eastern States Roads Investment Programme was launched in 2011. It aims to build 433 km long roads in six north eastern states. They were Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim. The project should be completed by August ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Rewari-Madar freight corridor section
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated the Rewari-Madar section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. The Prime Minister also flagged off the world’s first double stack long haul 1.5 km container train. About the Rewari-Madar Section It is situated in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
KVIC Monpa Handmade Paper Unit
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) recently established the Monpa handmade paper making unit. The Monpa handmade paper is a thousand-year-old heritage and was revived with the new unit. About the unit The unit has been established to increase ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Chilahati-Haldibari Rail Link
India and Bangladesh are set to reopen the Chilahati-Haldibari rail link after more than 5 decades to enhance the connectivity between the two countries. This is part of the commitment to revive and operationalize the six pre-1965 rail links between ..