Syllabus: GS-II: India & its Neighbour Why in the News? India and Bhutan, during the 2nd India-Bhutan HICDP Committee Meeting in Thimphu, approved 297 projects worth Nu. 4.06 billion (₹406 crore) as the second batch of High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP)….

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government has launched the One-Student-One-File (OSOF) Mission, an innovative initiative to maintain comprehensive student profiles covering academic, personal, and health development. Key Features of the OSOF Mission Pilot Launch: Started in May 2025 across 10 schools, covering 1,163 students. Holistic Records: Each student’s…

The Assam government has announced a new provision allowing dual caste certificates for members of tea garden labourers, tea garden tribes, ex-tea garden labourers, and ex-tea garden tribes. The decision, formally notified by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, seeks to provide greater social justice and administrative…

Syllabus: GS: II- Government Intervention Why in the News? The issue of corruption in public offices once again drew attention with the arrest of Nupur Bora, an Assam Civil Services (ACS) officer, on charges of disproportionate assets and misuse of office. The case highlights the continued relevance of…

Syllabus: GS: III- Natural Disaster Why in the News? Deaths due to landslides have become frequent in Guwahati, Assam’s largest city and the gateway to the Northeast. Despite a rapid screening conducted in 2012 identifying 366 vulnerable locations, unregulated hill-cutting, rampant encroachment, and poor drainage management have worsened…