The Most Enterprising Naval Unit (MENU 2025) is a river sailing expedition organised by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, North Eastern Region, aimed at fostering adventure, leadership, teamwork, and national integration among youth. It was flagged off from Biswanath Ghat, and will conclude at Pandu Port, Guwahati….

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated a series of key projects in West Kameng district’s Dirang sub-division, marking a major push toward connectivity, education, tourism, and decentralized administration in the frontier state. Dirang witnessed the inauguration of a 70-metre double-lane steel bridge, a modern Government Higher Secondary School, the…

The venerable Assamese litterateur, educationist and former President of the Asam Sahitya Sabha (AXX), Dr Nagen Saikia , was conferred with the Sabha’s highest honour — Sadasya Varenya, in recognition of his lifelong contributions to Assamese literature and culture.  The award was presented by AXX President Dr Basanta…

Syllabus: GS: III & V: Agriculture & Industry Why in the News? Tripura, India’s second-largest natural rubber-producing state, is facing logistic and infrastructural challenges that continue to prevent the establishment of major rubber-based industries such as tyre manufacturing units, despite large-scale rubber cultivation and government-backed expansion plans. Tripura’s…

Syllabus: GS: III & V: Industrial Development Why in the News? Assam is set to host the ₹27,000-crore Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test (TSAT) plant at Jagiroad, the largest industrial investment in the State’s history, expected to be operational by 2026. This marks a major shift in Assam’s…

The 2025 Henley Passport Index has ranked India 85th out of 199 countries, a drop of five places from the previous year, despite India’s growing economic and diplomatic influence. What the Index is A global ranking based on how many countries a passport holder can enter visa-free or…

Syllabus: GS-II & V: Health Why in the News?  Healthcare in India is increasingly becoming a financial risk, not just a medical concern. According to the Public Health Foundation of India, millions of Indians are pushed below the poverty line every year due to high medical expenses —…

Syllabus: GS-III & V: Inclusive Growth Why in the News?  Economic empowerment in India has travelled two parallel paths — one driven by self-organised community enterprise, and another by State-funded welfare schemes. The story of Lijjat Papad, a ₹1,600 crore women-led enterprise born out of just ₹80, stands…

Syllabus: GS-II: Education  Why in the news? The latest UDISE+ 2024-25 Report reveals that Assam has achieved significant reductions in school dropout rates across all levels. However, despite this progress, the State continues to have rates higher than national averages — especially at the secondary level. Key facts…