The Assam Forest Department has prohibited unauthorised drone flights and photography around Amur falcon roosting locations to safeguard the migratory birds. Over one lakh raptors arrive seasonally at key grounds in Umrangso and Dharamtul, facing disturbances from social media content creators.
22,000 kmannual migration route distance
Over one lakh migratory Amur falcons arrived in Assam for their seasonal stopover.
Unauthorised drone operations and photography are banned in and around roosting sites.
Key congregation areas include Umrangso in Dima Hasao and Dharamtul in Morigaon.
Divisional Forest Officers will coordinate with district administrations to declare temporary No-Drone Zones.
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The Amur falcon is scientifically known as Falco amurensis and undertakes a long-distance annual migration between East Asia and southern Africa.
Nagaland is famously known as the falcon capital of the world due to the massive roosting of Amur falcons in Pangti village.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environment and wildlife conservation — migratory species protectionSources: The Assam Tribune · The Hindu
The Assam government is considering introducing animal husbandry and veterinary science vocational courses in selected higher secondary schools. This initiative aims to foster skill development among students and modernize the livestock sector.
Proposal discussed during a review meeting held in Guwahati on Friday
Attended by officials including additional chief secretary Kailash Chandra Samaria and ASSEB chairman RC Jain
The National Medical Commission approved 43 new postgraduate medical seats across clinical disciplines in Lakhimpur and Diphu medical colleges. This expansion increases Assam's total PG medical seats to 839, boosting specialist training and healthcare services.
43additional postgraduate medical seats approved
839total postgraduate medical seats in Assam
7clinical disciplines covered by approval
National Medical Commission approved 43 additional postgraduate medical seats in Assam
Total postgraduate medical seats in the state increased to 839
Approved seats span across seven clinical disciplines including surgery and general medicine
📚 Background · static GK
The National Medical Commission replaced the Medical Council of India as the apex regulator of medical education in India.
Postgraduate medical education in India includes Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery degrees.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: health infrastructure and medical education expansion in AssamSources: The Sentinel · India Today NE
An online portal has been launched for public registration to attend the concluding birth centenary celebration of Dr Bhupen Hazarika in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the event as chief guest and present the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award to Usha Mangeshkar.
5,000total seating capacity of the venue
1,000number of participating student delegates
The closing ceremony will take place at Bharat Mandapam on November 29.
Veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar will receive the inaugural Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award.
Approved applicants can download their entry passes starting from November 12.
One thousand singers and one thousand college students from Assam will participate in the musical tribute.
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Dr Bhupen Hazarika was a legendary playback singer, lyricist, musician, poet and film-maker from Assam, widely known as Sudhakantha.
He was posthumously awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 2019.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: Indian art and culture — personalities and cultural eventsSources: The Assam Tribune · The Sentinel
The Gauhati High Court invalidated the preventive detention of activist Pranab Doley under the National Security Act, citing procedural flaws and stale grounds. The ruling emphasizes the judiciary's role in safeguarding personal liberty against arbitrary state action.
three monthsduration of detention
The Gauhati High Court delivered the verdict on November 6, directing Pranab Doley's immediate release.
The court identified grounds including reliance on stale criminal cases and failure to provide necessary documents.
Doley led protests against a planned five-star hotel near Kaziranga National Park.
📚 Background · static GK
The National Security Act was enacted in 1980 to empower the government to detain individuals to prevent actions prejudicial to national security or public order.
The Gauhati High Court has jurisdiction over the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram.
Kaziranga National Park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: judiciary, fundamental rights, and preventive detention in IndiaSources: India Today NE
The Committee on Tribal Unity paused its ongoing shutdown in Kangpokpi for a week, granting authorities time to fulfill demands following the killing of two youths. Protesters warned of renewed and harsher agitation if authorities fail to deliver acceptable solutions within the deadline.
7 dayssuspension period for the shutdown
20age of slain youth Paoginlal Hangshing
21age of slain youth Tinginlun Chongloi
The Committee on Tribal Unity paused the total shutdown in Kangpokpi for seven days.
The unrest followed the October 28 abduction and November 1 killing of Paoginlal Hangshing and Tinginlun Chongloi.
Protesters refused to claim the mortal remains from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences morgue.
Security forces conducted search operations while the National Investigation Agency examined related cases.
📚 Background · static GK
The Central Reserve Police Force functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
The Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force in the country, guarding the Indo-Myanmar border.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: internal security and regional civil unrest in Northeast IndiaSources: India Today NE · Hindustan Times
The Union Health Ministry appointed part-time members to the National Dental Commission and autonomous boards via a draw of lots. Several Northeast states secured representation to help reform dental education standards nationwide.
19Part-time members selected
2Years tenure duration
Nagaland and Meghalaya secured state dental council representative posts.
Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh secured state government representative positions.
Appointments have a tenure duration of two years.
Selection was conducted by the Union Health Ministry through a draw of lots.
📚 Background · static GK
The National Dental Commission replaced the Dental Council of India under a new framework.
The Union Health Ministry administers national health policies and medical education regulations in India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: governance and health sector reforms — National Dental CommissionSources: India Today NE
The central government notified three new Foreigners Regional Registration Offices in Kohima, Agartala and Bhubaneswar to expand coverage. This move aims to support international visitors and strengthen immigration enforcement nationwide.
20Total FRRO offices across the country
New FRROs established in Kohima, Agartala and Bhubaneswar
Total number of FRRO offices nationwide reached 20
Kohima and Agartala offices previously fell under Kolkata jurisdiction
📚 Background · static GK
The Bureau of Immigration functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Foreigners Regional Registration Offices regulate the registration, movement, and stay of foreign nationals in India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: national security and immigration administrationSources: India Today NE
The Election Commission of India has instructed seven states, including Nagaland, to provide electors excluded from draft rolls a fresh opportunity to reinstate their names. Qualified applicants can use regenerated enumeration forms instead of Form 6 and retain their previous EPIC numbers.
130 millionelectors in ASDD categories
134 milliontotal people struck off rolls
Seven states including Nagaland and Delhi received the ECI directive on November 6.
Electors marked absent, shifted, dead, or duplicate can submit enumeration forms without Form 6.
Accepted applicants will keep the exact EPIC number they possessed prior to the SIR.
District officers must reach out to omitted electors through booth-level officers and digital modes.
📚 Background · static GK
The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under Article 324 to superintend and conduct elections.
Form 6 is the standard application used by eligible citizens for new voter registration under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: Indian Polity — electoral process and Election Commission of IndiaSources: Hindustan Times
India and the European Union have wrapped up negotiations regarding New Delhi's participation in the Horizon Europe research initiative. The partnership enables Indian entities to obtain direct funding and spearhead multi-national projects under Pillar II of the framework once formalized.
€93.5 billionHorizon Europe research programme budget
23non-EU countries associated with Horizon
India and the European Union concluded negotiations for association with the €93.5 billion Horizon Europe programme.
Indian organisations will secure direct funding and lead projects under Pillar II covering global challenges and industrial competitiveness.
Exploratory talks began in February, followed by formal negotiations starting in July.
The formal association agreement is expected to be signed in January.
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Horizon Europe is the European Union's key funding programme for research and innovation running from 2021 to 2027.
The India-EU Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation was initially signed in 2001 and renewed until 2030.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — India-EU scientific cooperation and Horizon EuropeSources: The Hindu · Hindustan Times
The Union government directed all traders and processors nationwide to declare their rice and paddy holdings to check hoarding amid rising prices. It also permitted five southern States to enforce specific stock limits.
50 lakh tonnesOMSS rice sales target 2026-27
42.68 million hectaresKharif paddy acreage 2026-27
147 million tonnesEstimated rice output 2026-27
Traders, wholesalers, retailers, processors and millers must update stock details weekly on the Food Stock Portal
Five southern States granted consent to impose stock limits until January 31, 2027
Target for rice sales through Open Market Sale Scheme doubled to 50 lakh tonnes
📚 Background · static GK
The Essential Commodities Act was enacted in 1955 to ensure the delivery of certain essential commodities and control their production, supply and distribution.
NAFED stands for National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India, and NCCF stands for National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: food security, inflation management and agricultural economicsSources: The Hindu
The Supreme Court formed a special committee headed by former Chief Justice Bhushan R Gavai to examine forest rights orders in Tamil Nadu. The bench criticised the state administration for failing to adjudicate claims of forest dwellers over many years.
30 daysdeadline to constitute remaining Gram Sabhas
five monthstime to conclude statutory claim adjudication
4,594total occupants identified by state affidavit
Panel led by ex-CJI Bhushan R Gavai will scrutinise authorities' orders under the Forest Rights Act, 2006
Committee includes a Central Empowered Committee officer and Tamil Nadu principal chief conservator of forests
State must finish constituting remaining Gram Sabhas within 30 days and adjudicate claims in five months
📚 Background · static GK
The Forest Rights Act (FRA) was enacted in 2006 to recognise and vest forest rights in forest-dwelling scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal agency for the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environment conservation and implementation of the Forest Rights ActSources: Hindustan Times
Paraguayan lawmakers impeached and removed President Santiago Pena following the sudden collapse of Ueno Bank, which locked millions of citizens out of their accounts. Vice President Pedro Alliana was subsequently sworn in to complete the presidential mandate until 2028.
44senators who voted for impeachment
$800mpublic money fuelling bank growth
2028end year of presidential mandate
Santiago Pena was found guilty of poor performance after 44 senators voted in favor of his impeachment.
Pedro Alliana assumed office as the new president of Paraguay following the leadership crisis.
The collapse of Ueno Bank left roughly three million people unable to access their deposited funds.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — political and economic developments in South AmericaSources: The Hindu · Al Jazeera
India-born urban planner Nithya Raman won the mayoral election in Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Karen Bass. She becomes the first South Asian American to lead the city as it prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games.
52%vote share secured by Nithya Raman
48%vote share secured by Karen Bass
2028year of the upcoming Olympics
Nithya Raman secured 52 percent of the vote against Karen Bass in the November 3 election.
She represents District 4 on the Los Angeles City Council and is affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America.
Raman was born in Thiruvananthapuram and moved to the United States at the age of six.
She is an urban planner by training with degrees from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
📚 Background · static GK
Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States by population.
The Democratic Socialists of America is a political organization operating within the United States supporting socialist politics.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — Indian diaspora achievementsSources: Hindustan Times · The Hindu
President Donald Trump named longtime adviser Stephen Miller as the new White House chief of staff following Susie Wiles' departure. The leadership change follows the Republican Party's defeat in the recent midterm elections.
41-year-oldage of Stephen Miller
The leadership change follows the Republican Party's midterm election losses.
Miller has been a close adviser and speechwriter for Donald Trump since 2016.
Susie Wiles previously served as the first female White House chief of staff.
📚 Background · static GK
The White House chief of staff manages the administration's staff and oversees policy implementation for the United States President.
The United States Congress comprises the Senate and the House of Representatives.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — United States political developments and leadershipSources: The Hindu · Al Jazeera
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