Assam partnered with IBA Particle Therapy India to establish a proton beam therapy facility in Guwahati for ₹600 crore. This public healthcare initiative aims to deliver advanced radiation treatment and position the state as a medical tourism destination.
₹600 croretotal estimated project cost
₹315 croreWorld Bank loan financing
3 yearsproject construction period
Guwahati will host India's first state government-run proton beam therapy facility under a new contract
The estimated financial outlay stands at ₹600 crore, funded partly via a ₹315 crore World Bank loan
Construction will span three years, utilizing the ProteusONE technology system for precise radiation delivery
Specialised training for medical staff will be facilitated through IBA and the Tata Memorial Centre
📚 Background · static GK
The World Bank provides financial and technical assistance to developing nations for infrastructure and development projects globally
Proton beam therapy is an advanced form of external beam radiation therapy that uses high-energy proton beams to target tumours
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: public healthcare infrastructure and advanced medical technology initiativesSources: The Assam Tribune · The Sentinel
The central government has designated the Guwahati international airport as an authorized export hub for agarwood chips and oil. This approval aims to simplify logistics and enhance market reach for producers and farmers across the state.
123 kgagarwood chips exported to Dubai in October
81 per centshare of country agarwood resources
50,000farmers and workers supported by industry
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the airport's approval as an export point.
The decision follows a request made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam accounts for approximately 81 per cent of the national agarwood resources.
The traditional sector provides livelihoods to over 50,000 farmers and workers in the state.
📚 Background · static GK
Agarwood is a fragrant resinous wood derived primarily from trees belonging to the genus Aquilaria.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry formulates and implements foreign trade policy and regulations in India.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the traditional Langkhon Festival of the Tiwa community will be added to the state government's official calendar. This move aims to offer financial assistance and strengthen efforts to preserve indigenous cultural heritage.
Assam government will include Langkhon Festival in its official calendar starting next year.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced financial support for organizing the festival.
The announcement was made during the festival celebration at Ulukunchi, Amri.
The initiative seeks to protect and promote the cultural identity of the Tiwa community.
📚 Background · static GK
The Tiwa community is an ethnic group residing in the states of Assam and Meghalaya.
Assam shares its borders with all other seven sister states of Northeast India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: Indian art and culture — preservation of indigenous traditions in Northeast IndiaSources: The Assam Tribune
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled the logo, mascot, jersey and theme song for Khel Maharan 3.0 in Guwahati. The grassroots sporting initiative has recorded nearly 60 lakh registrations to identify and train promising young athletes.
60 lakhregistrations for Khel Maharan 3.0
34 lakhmale player registrations
26 lakhfemale player registrations
Mascot Sonto is inspired by the golden langur to represent speed, wisdom, strength and patience
Theme song penned by Kailash Nath Sharma and composed by Dikshu
Nearly 60 lakh players registered for the third edition, including 34 lakh men and 26 lakh women
📚 Background · static GK
The first edition of Khel Maharan was held during 2023-24 with 52.70 lakh registrations.
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra is a cultural institution situated in Guwahati, Assam.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: government initiatives and sports development in AssamSources: The Assam Tribune
Nongmaithem Nandakumar Singh, who heads engineering at Akashvani Imphal, has earned an international honor for affordable broadcasting solutions. The prize highlights his innovations in remote monitoring and automation, bringing global recognition to the region.
66countries represented in the union
1998year selected for engineering services
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union presented the honor in Colombo on November 1
The award recognizes low-cost automation, remote monitoring and live-streaming workflows
He joined the Indian Engineering Services after graduating from NIT Raipur in 1998
📚 Background · static GK
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union was established in 1964 as a professional association of broadcasting organizations.
Akashvani, formerly known as All India Radio, functions under Prasar Bharati as the public radio broadcaster of the country.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: science and technology — national achievements and innovationsSources: India Today NE · Northeast Now
Assam Police officer Mrinmoy Das earned a national honor in intelligence for his professional excellence. This recognition highlights the dedicated efforts of state police personnel in maintaining regional security.
490total nationwide award recipients
3Assam Police intelligence awardees
Mrinmoy Das received the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 in intelligence.
He previously earned the Assam Director General of Police Commendation Medal 2026 Silver.
Three Assam Police personnel were chosen specifically within the intelligence category.
A nationwide total of 490 personnel received this decoration for 2026.
📚 Background · static GK
The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs on February 1, 2024.
These service medals are announced annually on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: internal security and police awards in IndiaSources: Northeast Now
Tripura will conduct civic polls across 21 urban local bodies spanning 345 wards on November 27. The exercise will allow over 6.29 lakh eligible voters to choose their representatives, with vote counting set for December 2.
21urban local bodies going to polls
345total wards across civic bodies
6,29,903total eligible voters
Elections cover 21 urban local bodies across 17 subdivisions in eight districts.
Agartala Municipal Corporation comprises 51 wards out of the total 345 wards.
Nomination papers can be filed from October 31 until November 6.
📚 Background · static GK
State Election Commissions in India are constitutional authorities responsible for conducting elections to local bodies under Article 243K and Article 243ZA of the Constitution.
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 provided constitutional status to urban local governments.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: polity and governance — local self-government electionsSources: The Assam Tribune
Census 2027 population enumeration will start on December 1 in poll-bound regions like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab. The nationwide exercise will follow from January 25 to February 28, featuring 40 detailed questions and digital data collection.
40number of census questions
34 lakhnumber of enumerators
Phase two population enumeration features 40 questions requiring 20 to 25 minutes per respondent.
Select poll-bound states initiate door-to-door surveying on December 1 ahead of nationwide dates.
General population census across other areas runs from January 25 to February 28.
Self-enumeration option remains open from January 10 to January 24, 2027.
📚 Background · static GK
The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The census in India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act of 1948.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: governance and social development — population censusSources: The Hindu · The Indian Express
Uttar Pradesh's inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper service has commenced operations between Varanasi and New Delhi. The overnight train improves travel efficiency by reducing journey duration and connecting major urban centres.
760 kmdistance between Varanasi and New Delhi
16number of coaches
Train numbers 27421 and 27422 operate six days a week, excluding specific days for each direction
The 16-coach service offers Third AC, Second AC, and First AC accommodation classes
En route halts include Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad stations
📚 Background · static GK
Vande Bharat trains are indigenous semi-high-speed trainsets developed under the Make in India initiative
The Ministry of Railways oversees the operation of passenger rail networks across the country
The Union government notified the National Social Security Board to formulate and monitor welfare schemes for gig and platform workers. This initiative integrates informal digital workers into the national welfare system under the Code on Social Security.
Notified by the Ministry of Labour & Employment for informal workers.
Mandated to meet at least three times every year.
Includes representatives from governments, aggregators, unions, and civil society.
📚 Background · static GK
The Ministry of Labour & Employment is a central government ministry responsible for formulating labour laws and worker welfare policies in India.
The Code on Social Security is a legislation aimed at consolidating laws relating to social security across the country.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: social security and labour reforms in IndiaSources: The Assam Tribune
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted energy market distortions, sanctions, and infrastructure attacks at the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Atlanta. He emphasized the severe impact on low-income countries and advocated for open, predictable energy markets.
He flagged deliberate attacks on energy infrastructure and trade as a calculated strategy to control prices.
India proposed a G20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative to promote sustainable resource management.
The minister met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and various global counterparts during the event.
📚 Background · static GK
The G20 is an international forum comprising major economies, working to address key issues related to the global economy.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is a biennial summit of leaders from all Commonwealth member states.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — global groupings and energy diplomacySources: The Indian Express
Delegates from nearly two hundred countries concluded the COP17 UN biodiversity summit in Yerevan with hard-fought agreements to revive stalled conservation targets. Despite reaching a deal, participants expressed disappointment over missed opportunities to adequately address ecological destruction and secure sufficient funding.
30%land and oceans protection target
2028year of next biodiversity talks
Delegates from nearly 200 nations negotiated at the COP17 summit in Yerevan, Armenia.
The meeting aimed to revive the 2030 target of protecting 30 percent of global land and oceans.
Decisions regarding the Cali Fund for corporate conservation contributions were postponed for two years.
Ecuador was chosen to host the next biodiversity talks in the year 2028.
📚 Background · static GK
The Convention on Biological Diversity is a multilateral treaty opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
The Global Biodiversity Framework sets targets to halt and reverse nature loss by the end of the decade.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environmental conservation, international summits, and biodiversitySources: The Hindu · BBC News
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance absorbed the financial impact of a massive $6.3 billion cyberattack by covering 90 percent of the stolen funds. The Federal Bureau of Investigation attributed the historic digital heist to North Korea.
$6.3 billionvalue of assets stolen in hack
90%share of losses covered by Binance
$3 billionstolen assets frozen by company
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance suffered a major cyberattack resulting in the loss of assets valued at $6.3 billion.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation stated that North Korea was responsible for the security breach.
Binance stated it has covered 90 percent of the losses using corporate treasury and various funds.
The company froze approximately $3 billion of the stolen digital assets with assistance from law enforcement.
📚 Background · static GK
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: cybersecurity and international financial crimesSources: The Hindu · BBC News · Al Jazeera
The United Nations concluded its political mission in Somalia following a two-year transition period. Responsibilities have now been handed over to local institutions and the UN country team.
2013Year UNSOM was established
1995Year UNPOS started
The UN political mission in Somalia concluded operations after a duration spanning over thirty years.
UNSOM was initially created by the UN Security Council in the year 2013.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud requested the termination of the mission in May 2024.
Parliamentary and presidential elections in Somalia are scheduled for next May.
📚 Background · static GK
The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the UN, responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
The United Nations was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New York City, United States.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — UN peacebuilding missionsSources: The Hindu · UN News
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