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

17-18.06.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Adhere to human rights norms in National Register of Citizens: UN to Sushma   As Centre is set to complete counting the Indian citizens living in Assamby June-end and list their names in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and exclude illegal settlers from Bangladesh, five UN special rapporteurs have jointly have written to … Read more

31.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   NRC is a priority agenda: Assam CM   Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowalon the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a primary and priority agenda of the state government. He also said the government was providing all logistic support for a complete and flawless NRC, the updation of which is going on under the supervision of the … Read more

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

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

03-04.02.19 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   CM stresses unity among ASEAN, BBN countries   Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said a mutual collaboration and reciprocity between the ASEAN and BBN countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal) can go a long way in auguring a friendly landscape prevailing in South Asia and South East Asian countries.   The ASEAN and BBN countries need … Read more

19.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Centre will open up restricted northeast areas to foreigners   The ministries of home, defence and tourism have agreed, in principle, to open up restricted areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim for foreign tourists.   A formal announcement to this effect will come only after consultations with state governments involved that need to … Read more

27.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   GST hasn’t been good for Assam: CM tells Finance Commission   Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal submitted before the visiting 15th Finance Commission that the GSTregime has not been good for the state so far because the monthly tax collections have dropped by 15 to 20 per cent in comparison to the earlier system.   … Read more

31.10.17 APSC (Assam) Daily Current Affairs

ASSAM   Assam CM celebrates birthday by marking government milestone Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal celebrated his birthday by marking the state government’s milestone of giving home loans totalling Rs 1000 crore to 10,000 state government employees at low interest rates under the ‘Apon Ghar’ scheme. Under the scheme, male employees can avial loans upto Rs 15 … Read more