29.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Defective roads to blame for fatal accidents: Report   Defective roads have been found to be causing the majority of fatal road accidents in the state, the research wing of the ministry of road and highways transport said. Fault in road design, potholes, sharp curves and speed breakers have been found to be … Read more 29.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

21-22.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM Underground, underwater sensor at Indo-Bangla border soon   The 60.740-km open Indo-Bangla riverine border, that is considered to be a passage for many cross-border illegal activities, will now be equipped with underground and underwater sensor (Sonar). The officials of the Border Security Forces (BSF), explained that they have taken up a project ‘BOLD-QIT’ to … Read more 21-22.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

21.02.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM Centre constitutes committee to study Brahmaputra and flood control measures in Assam   The Centre has constitued a committee headed by the Vice Chairman of the NITI Aayog Rajiv Kumar to study the Brahmaputra and flood control measures in Assam and neighbouring states.   Assam government has submitted required report on flood control measures … Read more 21.02.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

25-26.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM Assam electricity tariff to fall by 14 paise/unit from April   Power tariff in Assam will fall by about two per cent from next month with the regulatory body announcing a cut in energy charges.   The energy charges have been reduced by 20-30 paise per unit. The Commission has marginally increased the fixed/demand charges for … Read more 25-26.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

09.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Adopt A Heritage Scheme: Assam sees protests over Kaziranga National Park, Ahom-era monuments   Centre’s decision to engage corporate houses for maintenance of tourism infrastructure in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and Ahom-era monuments in Sivasagar district has angered many organisations, triggering protest in different parts of the state on Wednesday. This comes at a time when … Read more 09.05.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

14.02.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM Railways’ initiative to enhance safety   As part of its initiative to enhance safety, the Railways has developed a web-based platform called Safety Information Management System (SIMS).“All-out efforts are being undertaken to ensure safety in rail operation as per directive of the Railway Minister. As part of the initiative the Ministry of Railways has … Read more 14.02.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

18-19.02.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM Over 29K cases of crime against women in Assam in 2 years: Govt   The Assam government said 29,223 incidents of violence against women were reported from various parts of the state in the past two years. In a written reply to a query by Congress MLA Nandita Das, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary … Read more 18-19.02.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

31.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM Investors Summit initiative hailed   The Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers’ Association (AREIDA) has welcomed the initiative of the Government of Assam in organising the Global Investors’ Summit showcasing ‘advantage of Assam’. AREIDA president PK Sharma said every state in the country and every country in the world is in intense competition with … Read more 31.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

07.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   ·        Assam’s Spring Festival begins in Manas National Park ð  The two-day Assam Spring Festival began at the Manas National Park where visitors will get to experience the state’s local food, music, handloom and handicrafts. ð  The National park which is also a tiger and rhino reserve covers five districts of Assam — … Read more 07.04.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

22.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   World Water Day: 22 March   World Water Day is an annual observance day on 22 March to highlight the importance of freshwater.   It is also used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.   The first World Water Day, designated by the United Nations, was commemorated in 1993. … Read more 22.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs