05.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   CM launches pension scheme for workers of unorganised sector   Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said the State’s 1.80 crore workers under the unorganised sector will get old-age protection and social security with a minimal monthly contribution, once they opt to come under the ambit of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana. … Read more 05.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

21-22.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM ICICI Bank wins Rs 400 crore case against Assam Oil in UK   ICICI Bank UK has won a £44 million (Rs 401 crore) case against Assam Oil, the parent company of India’s oldest tea company, at the high court in London.   The UK subsidiary of ICICI Bank was suing Assam Oil, registered in England, the parent company … Read more 21-22.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

09.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   APSC releases Civil Services Prelims 2018 results   The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has declared the results of the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2018. The APSC Combined Competitive (Preliminary) result has been declared on the APSC official website – apsc.nic.in.   The APSC Preliminary exam was conducted on December 30, 2018.   … Read more 09.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

30-31.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Assam History : The Chutiya state   The Chutiya also known as Sutiya kingdom was established on the north bank of the   River Brahmaputra in north-eastern Assam and parts of Arunachal Pradesh by Birpal.   They were a Tibeto-Burmese race who secured power in Assam at the same time as the Khen … Read more 30-31.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

03-04.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   State to replicate UNICEF’s Sivasagar model in TEs   To address the issue of multiple deprivation in the tea gardens and generate awareness, the State government is toying with the idea of replicating the Sivasagar model of UNICEF where adolescents are empowered as change agents in the community.   Under the project, there … Read more 03-04.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

14.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   IT-enabled services for new-age voters   Chief Electoral Officer, Assam Mukesh Sahu launched the ‘i-help’ initiative at a meeting held at the Election Department.   The initiative ‘i-help’ is a joint venture of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam and Common Service Centres (CSCs), Assam to promote digital electoral literacy in … Read more 14.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

07.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   India and ADB sign $26 Million Loan Agreement for Additional Financing to Assam Urban Project   The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $26 Million Loan Agreement.   It will provide additional financing for improving drainage infrastructure in Dibrugarh town of Assam under the ongoing Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment … Read more 07.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

10-11.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Assam: A Potential Jewel in Northeast India   Assam used to be a much larger state and was known by its ancient name, Kamrup. For administrative reasons and in order to cater to ethnic aspirations, it was gradually divided into five states which are Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Nagalandand Mizoram. Along with two other states Manipur and Tripura the seven states are … Read more 10-11.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

13.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   US state department concerned about those not in NRC   The US state department in a report raised concerns over fate of persons excluded from the national register of citizens in Assam.   In its annual report on human rights, the US report said NRC exclusions have “lead to uncertainty over the status of … Read more 13.03.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs