Punjab
Rare Metal Tantalum Discovered in Punjab Soil
A team led by Dr. Resmi Sebastian, assistant professor at the institute’s Civil Engineering Department, has discovered tantalum, a rare metal, in Punjab soil. This discovery holds significance not only for Punjab but for India, given tantalum’s widespread use in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Haryana’s 75% Private Job Reservation Law
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on November 17, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, unconstitutional. The law, which mandated 75% reservation in private jobs for Haryana residents, was deemed discriminatory by the court. This article ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Pusa-2090 Offers Hope to Punjab Farmers
In recent times, the issue of stubble burning in Punjab, India, has drawn significant attention due to its severe environmental impact. While farmers resort to burning crop residue to prepare fields for the next wheat crop, this practice contributes to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Punjab to Ban PUSA-44 Paddy Variety
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann recently announced the ban on the cultivation of the PUSA-44 paddy variety in the state, effective from the next year. PUSA-44 was once popular among Punjab’s farmers due to its high yield, covering a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Punjab’s Debt Crisis
Punjab, one of India’s prominent states, is grappling with a severe financial crisis, burdened by mounting debt and escalating interest payments. Chief Minister Mann has appealed for a debt repayment moratorium to alleviate the state’s financial woes. This article delves ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Punjab’s Action Plan to Curb Paddy Straw Burning
The Commission for Air Quality Management has announced Punjab’s ambitious plan to reduce farm fires by 50% during the upcoming winter season. Moreover, the state is determined to completely eradicate stubble burning in six districts. A Vast Expanse of Paddy ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs