Vedic Planetarium : World’s largest religious monument

India is home to many architectural marvels. The Vedic Planetarium Temple in Mayapur, West Bengal will soon become the world’s largest religious monument. Currently, the largest religious monument in the world is Angkor Wat, a huge Buddhist temple complex located ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Kala Azar (Black fever) Case in West Bengal

In West Bengal, around 65 cases of Kala Azar (black fever) were reported across 11 districts in recent weeks. Key Facts However, there is no outbreak of the disease in state and cases are in limit, set by Union government. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Sikkim- West Bengal Reciprocal Transport Agreement

Sikkim and West Bengal recently agreed for a new Reciprocal Transport Agreement (2022), highlighting the problems with previous 2007 agreement. Background 2007 agreement had provided permits for only Gangtok, Pelling & Namchi districts in Sikkim and Kalimpong, Siliguri & Darjeeling districts in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

India’s Coastline Erosion

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has recently informed the Lok Sabha that out of the 6,907.18 km long Indian coastline in the mainland, around 34 per cent is facing erosion, 26 per cent of it is of an accreting nature, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Rajasthan: Gangaur festival

The Gangaur festival is celebrated in Rajasthan and some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal. It is one of Rajasthan’s most important festivals and is observed with great fervour across the state. Overview: The women worship Gauri, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Cyclone Asani

The name of the new cyclone that is forming on the Bay of Bengal has been named ‘Asani’. The cyclone seems to be carrying thunderstorms for the eastern coast of India which includes West Bengal, Odisha, etc. Overview: Meteorologists have ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

World Bank’s USD 125 million Loan to West Bengal

An IBRD (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) loan of USD $125 million has been offered to West Bengal by the World Bank to help poor and vulnerable groups through social protection services in the state. Overview: Over 400 programs ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Meghalaya: Withdrawal of Consent to CBI

Meghalaya has become the ninth state of the country to withdraw consent to CBI to investigate cases in the state. About general consent the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, governs the CBI and it is mandatory to obtain ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Proroguing of West Bengal Assembly

The West Bengal Governor prorogued the assembly using his powers under Article 174 of the constitution. What is Proroguing? It is discontinuing the session of parliament or state legislative assembly. This does not involve dissolving the assembly. Article 174 The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

West Bengal ‘Paray Shikshalaya’

Paray Shikshalaya is open room classroom. It is to be launched by the West Bengal Government. The Paray Shikshalaya is launched for the pre – primary and primary students. Key Features Under the scheme, elementary education will be provided to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs