The Assam Cabinet has approved key welfare measures, including a ₹200 crore allocation for the Ayushman Asom healthcare initiative and an increased ex-gratia of ₹7.5 lakh for deceased Samagra Shiksha personnel. Additionally, funds were sanctioned to compensate colleges for student admission fee waivers and to merge a Guwahati Sanskrit college into a Nalbari university.
₹200 croreAyushman Asom scheme allocation
₹7.5 lakhEnhanced SSA death aid
₹108 croreCollege fee waiver reimbursement
Allocated ₹200 crore for the Mukhyamantri Ayushman Asom Yojana supporting 40 lakh families
Raised one-time financial aid for deceased Samagra Shiksha staff from ₹5 lakh to ₹7.5 lakh
Sanctioned ₹108 crore to reimburse colleges for student admission fee waivers
Approved merging Krishna Kanta Handiqui Sanskrit College with Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit University
📚 Background · static GK
Samagra Shiksha is an integrated scheme for school education spanning from pre-school to senior secondary levels, implemented by the Ministry of Education.
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is a national public health insurance scheme launched by the Government of India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: state governance, welfare schemes, and educational developments in AssamSources: The Assam Tribune · India Today NE
The death toll from an explosion and fire at an Oil India Limited tank farm in Dibrugarh district reached six after an injured worker succumbed during treatment. Authorities have instituted a high-level inquiry and suspended four officials.
₹10 lakhcompensation for each deceased worker family
₹5 lakhcompensation for each injured worker
The incident occurred at Oil India Limited's Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh.
Six workers died following the blast and subsequent fire during maintenance work.
The affected workers belonged to Spectron Engineering Private Limited, engaged for maintenance.
Oil India Limited announced ₹10 lakh compensation for families of the deceased and ₹5 lakh for injured workers.
📚 Background · static GK
Oil India Limited is a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, headquartered in Duliajan, Assam.
It is the second-largest hydrocarbon exploration and production public sector company in India.
The North Eastern Council disbursed ₹79.53 crore in October to fund infrastructure, connectivity, and livelihood initiatives across the Northeast. Meghalaya secured the highest allocation among the eight states, while multiple other states received financial support for roads, agriculture, and education.
₹79.53 croretotal funds released by NEC
₹26.56 croreMeghalaya highest share allocation
46.08-kmChokpot-Kharukol road length in Meghalaya
Meghalaya received the highest allocation of ₹26.56 crore, primarily for the Chokpot-Kharukol road project.
Assam secured ₹14.79 crore for connectivity, livelihood, and heritage initiatives.
Sikkim was allocated ₹15.51 crore for organic agriculture and veterinary healthcare upgrades.
Arunachal Pradesh received ₹11.18 crore for strategic road connectivity and education infrastructure.
📚 Background · static GK
The North Eastern Council is a statutory body established under the North Eastern Council Act of 1971.
The NEC functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: regional development and planning in Northeast India — North Eastern CouncilSources: The Assam Tribune
The forest advisory committee cleared the Naying hydroelectric scheme, which requires diverting 470 hectares of forest land and cutting over one lakh trees. This decision risks worsening regional tensions tied to ongoing opposition against large dams.
1,000-MWproject capacity
470 hectaresdiverted forest land
138 metresdam height
The 1,000-MW project is managed by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited across Shi Yomi and Siang districts.
The construction site sits inside a high conservation value zone and near two wildlife sanctuaries.
Plans feature a 138-metre concrete gravity dam impacting over 400 families and 12 villages.
📚 Background · static GK
North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power.
Compensatory afforestation is mandated under forest conservation laws to offset tree felling for developmental works.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environmental impact assessment and infrastructure development in Northeast IndiaSources: The Assam Tribune
Oxford University handed over 39 ancestral remains of the Naga community held at its museum for over a century. The remains are scheduled for burial at Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima to address colonial injustices and promote healing.
39Naga ancestral remains returned
1884year Pitt Rivers Museum established
Oxford University transferred custodianship of 39 Naga ancestral remains held for over a century.
The handover ceremony took place at the Pitt Rivers Museum on November 9, 2026.
The Forum for Naga Reconciliation and Naga tribal bodies received the remains for repatriation.
A common burial place has been arranged at Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima.
📚 Background · static GK
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England, founded around 1096.
The Pitt Rivers Museum displays archaeological and anthropological collections from around the globe.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: post-independence consolidation, tribal history, and cultural repatriationSources: India Today NE · Hindustan Times
The Central Reserve Police Force has issued draft requirements to acquire first-person-view kamikaze drones equipped with high-explosive warheads. These loitering munitions are intended to conduct surveillance and strike specific targets during tactical missions.
15 kmminimum operational range
30 minutesminimum flight endurance
7 kgmaximum total weight
Procurement targets kamikaze drones featuring a minimum 15-kilometre range and 30-minute flight duration.
Drones must carry dual high-explosive warheads and weigh not more than 7 kilograms total.
Vendors must submit product specifications against the drafted parameters by November 25.
The force requires a vertical landing capability inside a 5 by 5 metre box.
📚 Background · static GK
The Central Reserve Police Force functions under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Loitering munitions are guided weapon systems designed to circle an area before striking a designated target.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper III: internal security — defence procurement and counter-insurgency technologySources: The Indian Express · Hindustan Times
Ladakh will hold elections for eight hill councils on December 4, involving 1.87 lakh voters to choose 100 councillors. The polls face opposition from local bodies citing harsh winter conditions and demands for greater autonomy.
December 4LAHDC election date
1.87 lakhtotal electors
100councillors to be elected
Elections for 100 councillors across eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils are set for December 4.
Kargil observed a complete shutdown opposing winter polls, while Leh called for a boycott.
Panchayat and Urban Local Body polls are scheduled for November 21.
📚 Background · static GK
The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) is an autonomous district council that administers the Leh and Kargil districts of Ladakh.
Ladakh was constituted as a Union Territory of India on October 31, 2019, following the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: polity and governance — autonomous district councils and regional governanceSources: The Indian Express
A Royal Bengal Tiger was recently spotted at Odisha's Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary via camera traps and patrolling teams. This development strengthens the sanctuary's prospects as a potential big cat habitat and proposed tiger reserve.
100trap cameras deployed for monitoring
27teams deployed for daily patrolling
804 sq/kmproposed tiger reserve area
A Royal Bengal Tiger was spotted by patrolling teams and captured on camera traps at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Forest officials deployed 100 trap cameras and 27 teams to monitor the animal's movement round the clock.
Pugmarks indicate the tiger likely entered the sanctuary through the Dechuan-Lakhanpur forest corridor from Chhattisgarh.
The NTCA granted in-principle approval in 2023 for a tiger reserve spanning Debrigarh's 804 sq/km area.
📚 Background · static GK
The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change established in 2005.
The Wildlife Institute of India is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change based in Dehradun.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environment and biodiversity conservation — tiger reserves and protected areasSources: The Indian Express
Delegations from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington commenced a two-day negotiation session hosted in the United Arab Emirates to discuss security guarantees and a resolution to the conflict. Meanwhile, India advocated for diplomatic dialogue and pushed for safe navigation in the Black Sea to secure grain and energy exports.
90%Agricultural exports handled by three Odesa ports
The two-day session marks the first three-way meeting since February and centres on security guarantees.
India pitched proposals ensuring safe Black Sea shipping and protecting grain and energy exports.
The conflict began following Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022, and is nearing its five-year mark.
📚 Background · static GK
The conflict in Ukraine escalated significantly following the Russian military offensive launched in February 2022.
Abu Dhabi serves as the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.
The Black Sea region is a vital global trade corridor connecting Eastern Europe to Western Asia and Africa.
Legislators in the United States successfully derailed an attempt to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from office by referring the matter to a committee. The action temporarily shields the Pentagon chief from formal charges, though opposing lawmakers may revisit the procedure later.
eightarticles of impeachment introduced
Charges included initiating military action against Iran without legislative approval and extrajudicial killings.
Democrats are positioned to assume control of both congressional chambers in January.
📚 Background · static GK
The United States Congress consists of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The impeachment process in the US allows the House to formally charge a civil officer, while the Senate tries the case.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations and governance systems in foreign democraciesSources: The Hindu · BBC News · Al Jazeera
British counter-terror police apprehended a 41-year-old U.S. Army serviceman in Gloucestershire on allegations of passing secrets to Russia. The suspect, stationed at Imjin Barracks, faces potential charges under the National Security Act 2023.
41Age of the arrested soldier
A 41-year-old senior U.S. Army soldier was arrested in Gloucestershire by British counter-terror officers.
The suspect was detained under sections one and three of the National Security Act 2023.
The soldier was stationed at Imjin Barracks, housing NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated the bureau has zero tolerance for individuals endangering national security.
📚 Background · static GK
NATO, established in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty, is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
The FBI serves as the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations and global security developmentsSources: The Hindu · BBC News · Al Jazeera
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