Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched India's first organic fisheries cluster in Sikkim's Soreng district and inaugurated fisheries projects worth ₹375 lakh under PMMSY. The initiative promotes chemical-free fish farming and boosts local livelihoods.
₹375 lakhfisheries projects under PMMSY
Soreng district in Sikkim is India's first notified organic fisheries cluster under PMMSY
Union minister launched the standard operating procedure for organic certification of fisheries in the Northeast
Fisheries projects worth ₹375 lakh were inaugurated under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Sikkim signed an MoU with Indo-Tibetan Border Police for institutional procurement of Rainbow Trout
📚 Background · static GK
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana was launched by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Sikkim is globally recognized as the world's first fully organic state
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: government schemes — PMMSY and agricultural development in Northeast IndiaOfficial source ↗
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Government of Assam exchanged an MoU to set up a Skill India International Centre in Guwahati. The initiative aims to enhance the region's skilling ecosystem and promote international employment, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sector.
An MoU was exchanged between MSDE and the Government of Assam to establish a Skill India International Centre.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited and Oil India Limited supported ITI clusters in Jorhat and Tinsukia under PM-SETU.
The programme focused on skilling for international mobility with emphasis on tourism and hospitality.
Assam presented its CM FLIGHT Scheme and vision for a Global Skill Center during the event.
📚 Background · static GK
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was established as an independent ministry in 2014.
Industrial Training Institutes operate under the Directorate General of Training, MSDE, to provide vocational training.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: skill development, employment initiatives, and regional infrastructure in Northeast IndiaOfficial source ↗
The Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts in Guwahati is organising Digital Life Certificate camps across Assam from 1st to 15th November 2026. These camps assist pensioners in seamlessly submitting biometric certificates through designated BSNL offices.
2,000cities and districts nationwide
5thnationwide DLC campaign edition
Organised by the Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Guwahati
Phase-I camps held across Assam from 1st to 15th November 2026
Camps scheduled at BSNL GMTD offices in Bongaigaon, Sivasagar, Silchar, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Tinsukia, and Nalbari
Part of the 5th Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign by DoPPW
📚 Background · static GK
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare functions under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Jeevan Pramaan is an Aadhaar-based biometric authentication digital life certificate service for pensioners
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: governance initiatives — welfare schemes for pensionersOfficial source ↗
Manipur University inaugurated a six-day residential entrepreneurship development programme for members of Handicrafts Producer Companies. Organised by the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development and sponsored by the Ministry of Textiles, the initiative aims to build modern business skills among traditional artisans.
20registered participating artisans
6participating Handicrafts Producer Companies
6days duration of the programme
Organised by the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development, Manipur University, from November 2 to 7, 2026.
Sponsored by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts under the Ministry of Textiles.
Participated by 20 registered artisans belonging to six Handicrafts Producer Companies of Manipur.
Covers business management, digital marketing, e-commerce platforms like India Handmade and GeM, export management, and GST.
📚 Background · static GK
The Ministry of Textiles is the central government ministry responsible for the development of handlooms, handicrafts, and the textile industry in India.
Manipur University is a central university established under an Act of Parliament in Manipur.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: skill development and micro-enterprises promotion in Northeast IndiaOfficial source ↗
The Controller of Communication Accounts, North East-I Circle will organize a Digital Life Certificate camp in Shillong to assist pensioners. This initiative is part of the nationwide campaign to ensure seamless certificate submission using Aadhaar-based face authentication.
5outreach camps across cities
1000target pensioners
The DLC camp will be held at the CTO Building BSNL Office in Shillong on November 11th and 12th, 2026.
CCA NE-I Circle is organizing five pensioners outreach camps across five cities in the North Eastern Region.
The campaign targets about 1000 pensioners whose digital life certificates expire in November 2025.
The event is part of the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0 held from 1st to 30th November, 2026.
📚 Background · static GK
The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare operates under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
Digital Life Certificate or Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners launched by the Government of India.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: governance initiatives — digital empowerment of pensionersOfficial source ↗
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He highlighted India's rapid progress in clean energy, noting that the country achieved its Paris pledge ahead of schedule and aims to add another 500 Gigawatts of non-fossil capacity over the next decade.
500 Gigawattsnon-fossil capacity target by 2030
65 lakhhouseholds under Surya Ghar Yojana
200 Gigawattscurrent solar module manufacturing capacity
Inaugurated Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has connected over 65 lakh households in 24 to 25 months.
Solar module manufacturing capacity grew from around 2 Gigawatts a decade ago to over 200 Gigawatts.
India fulfilled its Paris pledge of sourcing half its installed power capacity from non-fossil sources in 2025.
📚 Background · static GK
The International Solar Alliance was jointly launched by India and France in 2015 at COP21 in Paris, with its headquarters located in Gurugram, Haryana.
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was launched in February 2024 to install rooftop solar panels across Indian households.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper III: Infrastructure — Energy, Renewable Energy, and Government SchemesOfficial source ↗
The North Central Railway installed the indigenous automatic train protection system on the Karchana-Mirzapur section. This deployment expands the safety network to 785 route kilometres to prevent train collisions and overspeeding.
785 route kmTotal Kavach network under North Central Railway
₹50 lakh per kmCost for trackside equipment provision
₹80 Lakh per LocoCost for locomotive equipment provision
Total Kavach network under North Central Railway reached 785 route kilometres.
System automatically applies brakes to prevent signal passing at danger and collisions.
Trackside equipment costs roughly ₹50 lakh per km while locomotive equipment costs ₹80 lakh per loco.
📚 Background · static GK
Kavach was adopted as the National Automatic Train Protection system in July 2020.
The system complies with SIL-4 safety standards, representing the highest global safety integrity level.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: railway infrastructure and safety technologies — KavachSources: The Indian Express
Indian Railways commenced regular operations for two new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains connecting Varanasi to Delhi and Mumbai to Bengaluru. These services feature modern amenities, specific luggage limits, and integrated catering managed by IRCTC.
16Number of coaches per train
70 kgFirst AC luggage allowance
₹1,915Minimum fare on Varanasi route
Both trains consist of 16 coaches offering Third AC, Second AC, and First AC classes.
Luggage allowance is 70 kg for First AC, 50 kg for Second AC, and 40 kg for Third AC.
Only passengers possessing confirmed tickets are permitted to board these sleeper trains.
IRCTC provides complimentary bottled water and a newspaper along with catering services.
📚 Background · static GK
The Vande Bharat Express is an indigenous semi-high-speed train project developed under the Make in India initiative.
The Indian Railways network is managed by the Ministry of Railways and functions as the national rail transport provider.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: infrastructure and transport developmentSources: 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
Sacred Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, have been received at Tawang for a public exposition. The event spans Tawang, Bomdila, and Namsai to celebrate India's Buddhist civilisational heritage.
Relics were ceremonially received by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on 31 October 2026.
Exposition locations include Tawang, Bomdila and Namsai from 31 October to 21 November 2026.
Relics originate from the archaeological site of Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh.
An international conference on Buddhism is scheduled at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang.
📚 Background · static GK
The National Museum in New Delhi was established in 1949 and functions under the Ministry of Culture.
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is headquartered in New Delhi as a global Buddhist umbrella body.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: art and culture — Buddhist heritage and archaeological relicsOfficial source ↗
Renowned writer and former Asam Sahitya Sabha president Rongbong Terang received the Ramanujan Educational Award 2026 at his residence in Diphu. The honor acknowledges his lifelong contributions to literature, language, and cultural unity in the region.
Rongbong Terang received the Ramanujan Educational Award 2026 at his private residence in Diphu.
The award was instituted by Ramanujan Higher Secondary School based in Nagaon.
The veteran writer is well known for his celebrated masterpiece novel Rongmilir Hanhi.
Delegates traveled from Nagaon to present a gamocha, chaleng chadar, and citation.
📚 Background · static GK
Asam Sahitya Sabha is the apex literary organization of Assam, established in 1917.
Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian award, instituted in 1954.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: arts and culture — notable literary figures and awards of AssamSources: The Sentinel
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
The fourth edition of the Nagaland State and Para Games commenced, featuring over 3,000 participants competing across 14 disciplines. Organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association, the event spans eight venues across Chümoukedima and Dimapur to promote inclusivity and sportsmanship.
3,000registered participants
17participating districts
14sporting disciplines
Organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association under the theme Stronger Together
More than 3,000 participants registered from all 17 districts of Nagaland
Event conducted in two phases from November 2 to November 14, 2026
📚 Background · static GK
State-level multi-sport events in India are typically organised by respective state Olympic associations affiliated with the Indian Olympic Association.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: sports and inclusive regional development in Northeast IndiaSources: The Sentinel
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula 1 world championship at age 20 after finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix. He broke the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel to become the youngest champion in the history of the sport.
119-pointAntonelli championship lead
Kimi Antonelli finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix to claim the 2026 world title.
He achieved the feat at 20 years and 68 days old, breaking Sebastian Vettel's former record.
Max Verstappen won the race for Red Bull, holding off Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton.
Antonelli holds an unassailable 119-point championship lead with upcoming races remaining.
📚 Background · static GK
Formula 1 is the highest class of international auto racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
Sebastian Vettel previously held the record as the youngest Formula 1 world champion since winning his first title in 2010.
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
Volunteers in Bhutan erected 108 Buddhist stupas in a single day as part of the Gelephu Mindfulness City initiative. The monarch honoured the Indian Prime Minister by dedicating a specific stupa to him, acknowledging India's backing for the urban project which could benefit Assam districts.
108number of Buddhist stupas erected
240 kmdistance south of Thimphu
15 metresheight of each stupa
Volunteers constructed 108 Buddhist stupas within nine hours in Gelephu, Bhutan.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attended the consecration ceremony representing India.
Stupa No. 76 was dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Bhutanese King.
The urban initiative is expected to boost commerce and tourism in Assam regions like Chirang and Kokrajhar.
📚 Background · static GK
Gelephu is a town situated in southern Bhutan along the border with India.
Lhabab Duchen marks a major festival in the Buddhist calendar commemorating the descent of Buddha from heaven.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: international relations — India and Bhutan bilateral tiesSources: The Assam Tribune · The Hindu
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
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
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
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
Assam Police Special Task Force arrested six people in Guwahati for running a cyber fraud racket utilizing mule bank accounts. Investigators suspect these accounts have connections to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives following a complaint from Sonitpur District Police.
47 daysduration of suspicious bank deposits
Six individuals including a woman arrested by Assam STF
Operations began on October 28 in Guwahati based on central intelligence
Suspicious SBI account transactions recorded between June 22 and August 5, 2026
Case registered following a complaint by Sonitpur District Police
📚 Background · static GK
Assam Police Special Task Force operates to tackle organized crime and insurgency within the state.
State Bank of India is a public sector bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited and Goa Shipyard Limited for eight Next Generation Corvettes. This project boosts indigenous warship design and manufacturing capabilities for the Indian Navy.
₹53,866.50 croretotal contract value for corvettes
8Next Generation Corvettes to be built
Contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore signed for eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy.
GRSE will construct five corvettes and GSL will construct the remaining three.
Project to generate 72 lakh person-days of employment in shipyards and 460 lakh in ancillary industries.
Ships will be indigenously designed by the Indian Navy and built by Defence Public Sector Undertakings.
📚 Background · static GK
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Goa Shipyard Limited is located in Vasco da Gama, Goa.
The Ministry of Defence deals with the central government's agencies and functions relating to national security.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: indigenous defence manufacturing and naval modernisationOfficial source ↗
The Supreme Court permitted the sale and use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during specific hours on November 7 and 8. The bench opted for a regulated framework instead of a total prohibition, noting that previous bans failed to curb illegal conventional crackers.
Green firecrackers are permitted on November 7 and 8 between 6am to 7am and 8pm to 10pm.
A complete firecracker ban will be reinstated in Delhi-NCR starting from November 9.
Manufacturers need valid certifications from CSIR-NEERI and PESO to produce approved green crackers.
Product-specific QR codes are mandatory on every box to help consumers identify genuine green crackers.
📚 Background · static GK
CSIR-NEERI is a research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, headquartered in Nagpur.
PESO functions under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which includes the right to a clean environment.
🎯 For exams: GS Paper: environmental pollution, judicial interventions, and fundamental rightsSources: Hindustan Times
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
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.
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
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
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
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