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Why in the news? Assam’s Mising tribe celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival, marking the start of the sowing season. The festival highlights their agrarian heritage, cultural traditions, and sustainable farming practices, reinforcing their deep connection with nature and community bonds. Significance of Ali Ai Ligang Festival: The Mising tribe, Assam’s largest tribal community, recently …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News? On February 13, 2025, Article 356 was invoked in Manipur, placing the State under President’s Rule. This move transferred administrative and legislative functions to the President of India, suspending the State government but …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The NSCN (I-M) has urged PM Modi to uphold the 2015 Framework Agreement, rejecting its comparison with the 2017 Agreed Position. The group praised MPs for seeking updates on the Naga peace process and warned against escalating tensions in the region. Framework Agreement vs. Agreed Position: NSCN (I-M) asserts that its …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Manipur government announced the reimposition of the Protected Area Regime in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to security concerns over illegal immigration from Myanmar. Reimposition of the ‘Protected Area Regime’ (PAR) On December 19, 2024, the Manipur government announced the reimposition of the ‘Protected Area Regime’ (PAR) in the states …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Northeast India’s unique agAricultural products, including aromatic ginger and Dalle Khursani chili, have earned GI tags, celebrating sustainable farming and preserving regional cultural heritage. Aromatic Ginger: A Herbal Wonder from Arunachal Pradesh Origin: Grown by the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. Properties: Known for its medicinal benefits such as aiding digestion, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The 12th International Tourism Mart is being held in Kaziranga, Assam, from November 26–29, promoting Northeast India’s unique cultural, natural heritage, and sustainable tourism globally. About Northeast India as a Tourism Hub: Northeast India, known as the “Land of Seven Sisters and Sikkim,” offers breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich traditions, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court questioned the Union government’s delay in initiating delimitation in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur, despite a 2020 order to begin the process. Background: The Supreme Court raised concerns over the delay in the delimitation process in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. The Court questioned the Union government for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Centre reinstated AFSPA in six police station areas of Manipur’s Imphal Valley, citing escalating violence and insurgent activity after its complete withdrawal in 2022. Background and Context The Centre reinstated the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of Manipur on November 14, citing the volatile …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The inaugural Bodoland Mahotsav celebrates Bodo culture, language, and resilience since the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord, fostering unity and promoting cultural tourism for the Bodo community across Northeast India. PM to Inaugurate the First Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first-ever Bodoland Mahotsav at …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A new Fisheries Management Plan was signed for the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project in Assam, enhancing environmental sustainability efforts alongside its hydropower generation. source:wordpress About the Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP): A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed to implement a Fisheries Management Plan at the …
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