March 29, 2024

States Current Affairs


Why in news ? Delhi government has launched “Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana” to provide financial assistance to the families who lost a member due to Covid-19 pandemic. Why scheme was launched? According to notification by Social Welfare Department, Rs 50,000 ex-gratia will be provided to every family that has lost a member amid pandemic. A pension of Rs 2,500 per month would also be given to those families that lost the sole breadwinner to covid-19 pandemic. Government will also consider single member of affected family to be enrolled as civil defence volunteer. Government will also look after health....Read More

Why in news ? Sports Minister of Mizoram, Robert Romawia Royte, has announced a cash incentive of Rs 1 lakh for having more children. Highlights Rs 1 lakh would be given to living parent with highest number of children in minister’s constituency to encourage population growth among the demographically small Mizo communities. This declaration was announced at a time when several Indian states are advocating population control policy. Person will also get a certificate and a trophy. Cost of the incentive will be borne by a construction consultancy firm which is owned by Royte’s son. Why this declaration was made?....Read More

Why in news ? Kerala cabinet has given the approval to begin acquiring land for the SilverLine Project. About: SilverLine Project is Kerala’s semi high-speed railway project that aims to reduce travel time between Kerala’s northern and southern ends. Distance: The railway line will be around 529 kms long, covering 11 districts through 11 stations. It will link the southern end and state capital Thiruvananthapuram with its northern end of Kasaragod. Implementation: The Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited(KRDCL) will execute this project. KRDCL is a joint venture between the Kerala government and the Union Ministry of Railways. Significance of the Project: Once the project is....Read More

Why in News ? Maharashtra government has launched “Corona-free Village Competitions” which is an interesting route to ensure all Covid-19 precautionary norms are followed in villages of state. Corona-Free Village Competitions Under ‘corona-free village’ competitions, three villages will be selected in each revenue district on the basis of their good work and efforts in Covid-19 management. This competition is part of ‘My Village Corona Free’ initiative which was recently announced by Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray. Other benefits of competition Winning villages will also get an additional amount equal to prize money as encouragement. This money will be utilised to do....Read More

WHY IN NEWS? India has exported first consignment of GI-certified Shahi Litchi from Bihar to United Kingdom by air route. What is GI Tag? Geographical indication (GI) tag is given to an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product such as handicraft and industrial goods which are originating from definite geographical territory. The tag provides an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially linked to place of its origin. It also helps growers to get premium price of product as no other producer can misuse name to sale similar goods. Registered GIs Darjeeling tea, Kangra paintings, Tirupati laddu, Nagpur orange....Read More

Bonda tribe

WHY IN NEWS? As many as 21 tribals across eight different Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha have tested positive for Covid-19. Among them, two persons are from the Bonda tribe. About Bonda Tribe: Bonda tribes are one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) found in Odisha. Origin: Bonda tribes are members of a group of Austro-Asiatic tribes.They are believed to be part of the first wave of migration out of Africa about 60,000 years ago. They are the first forest settlers in India. Culture: The Bondas have retained their identity and culture despite external interventions over the years. Occupation: They are primarily....Read More

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