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West Bengal’s Newest GI Tags

West Bengal has recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven traditional products. This recognition includes popular items like ‘Nolen Gurer Sandesh’ and Baruipur guavas. About Geographical Indication...

April 8, 2025 Art & Culture Current Affairs

West Bengal’s Triple Elimination Initiative for Infectious Diseases

Recently, West Bengal launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026. This project, known as the ‘Triple Elimination’ initiative,...

April 1, 2025 Government Schemes Current Affairs

West Bengal OBC List Controversy

The West Bengal government is currently engaged in legal and administrative process concerning the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list. This follows a Supreme Court directive to update the...

March 21, 2025 Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Air Pollution Crisis in West Bengal Cities

West Bengal is facing a severe air pollution crisis. A recent report by IQAir marks that all cities, except Kolkata, experienced worsening air quality in 2024 compared to...

March 19, 2025 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

Stellaria bengalensis: New Plant Species Discovered in West Bengal

Recently, researchers identified a new plant species named Stellaria bengalensis in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, which adds to the biodiversity of the region and marks the ongoing exploration...

December 31, 2024 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

West Bengal’s Banglar Bari Housing Initiative

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently launched the “Banglar Bari” scheme, which aims to provide housing for impoverished families in rural areas. The scheme is particularly...

December 19, 2024 Government Schemes Current Affairs

West Bengal Recognised for Heritage Tourism: UNESCO

West Bengal has gained recognition as a premier heritage tourism destination by UNESCO , Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced. She emphasised the importance of heritage tourism in generating...

December 4, 2024 Art & Culture Current Affairs

West Bengal’s ‘Aparajita’ anti-rape Bill

The West Bengal Assembly recently passed the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024. This new law is designed to provide stronger...

September 4, 2024 States Current Affairs

Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial

The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The...

February 13, 2024 Economy & Banking Current Affairs