Ahmedabad |
Hriday Kunj, Sabarmati Ashram. Mahatma Gandhi’s residence from 1917 to 1930. Modi and President Xi met here. |
Andhra |
- Kakinada port- once famous for rice-maize export to Africa.
- Government announced crop loan waiver to farmers.
|
Antarctic |
Ross sea in news because giant squid found ~350 kg |
Australia |
Cairns: G20 finance ministers meeting. |
Bengal |
Chintamani Kar Bird sanctury at Baruipur. |
China |
Xinjiang: clashes between Uighur muslims vs. outsider “han” Chinese. |
Chhattisgarh |
- Chitrakoot waterfalls, Tiratgarh waterfalls, Kangar Valley National Park, Shabari Emporium, Danteswari Devi temple.
|
Delhi |
- Government has decided to impose a cess on purchase of every packet of cigarette and each bottle of liquor.
|
Egypt |
- Will host Post Gaza war talks between Israel and Palestine.
- Google street view surveying pyramids of Giza.
- Other famous places: pyramids of Saqqara, Saladin’s citadel, and the ancient city of Abu Mena
|
Germany |
- Hannover Messe fair (April 2015). Modi likely to attend.
|
Greece |
- Amphipolis: archeologists trying to unearth Alexander the Great’s tomb. But other experts believe time waste exercise, because he was buried in Egypt.
|
Iraq |
- Yazidis: Kurdish-speaking minority in Iraq. Their religion similar to Hinduism. They worship Melek Tawwus, or the Peacock Angel. ISIS terrorists are murdering them.
|
Karnataka |
- Kappatagudda Jungle area: Environment activists want a wildlife sanctuary here but Government dropped the plan.
- Banglore: Modi will do cleaning on 2nd Oct
- Vedavati river: MNREGA funds allotted for its rejuvenation.
- Niddodi- thermal power project.
|
Kerala |
- Meenmutty waterfalls, the second largest in the State.
- Kovalam beach near Thiruvanthampuram. Famous for tourism but juntaa declining due to uncertainty over Desi liquor policy.
|
Madhya Pradesh |
- Singrauli: will be developed as Energy city, says Shivraj.
- Mhow: Dr.Ambedkar born here. CM Shivraj wants a national memorial here.
- Indore: global investors summit from October 9. Modi will launch.
|
Maharashtra |
VVPAT will be used for the first time in their state assembly election. |
Myanmar |
- 2012: ethnic clashes between Rohingya muslims and Rakhine Buddhists.
- 2014: Government gave citizenship to a few hundred of those muslims.
- Government will also setup Rakhine SEZ.
|
Punjab |
World bank rated their rural water supply scheme as best in India. |
Sri Lanka |
- Colombo Port city. Developed with Chinese funds.
|
Telangana gana |
- Chenchu tribe
- Hyderabad: its UIDAI office will give the Aadhar card to Andamans and Nicobar islands.
|
TN |
- Madurai: first in South India to have bone-marrow transplantation facility.
- ‘Malayalis’ tribes in Sivaganga region. PIL filed for their backwardness.
|
Ukraine |
- Self-rule to Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
|
Vietnam |
- Paracel islands / Nasha islands: China and Vietnam have dispute over this.
- Cu Chi tunnels- near Ho chi minh city. Used as bunkers during vietnam war.
- Pranab visited during September
|
Could you please help me with the concept of Inner Line Permit.
Thanku :)
https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmrunalmanage.wpcomstaging.com%2F2013%2F03%2Fpolity-inner-line-permit-ilp-issue-in-manipur-background-implications-controversy-explained.html&ei=fcguVNP3BJaGuASo74LgBQ&usg=AFQjCNH_Dt7-528raK6Q7l63gQz0ezK_2w&bvm=bv.76802529,d.c2E
Already given just search in diplomacy or above search box
Thankuuu :)
When i searched , it dint show…Got it :)
https://mrunalmanage.wpcomstaging.com/2013/03/polity-inner-line-permit-ilp-issue-in-manipur-background-implications-controversy-explained.html under polity section
Inner Line Permit is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected/restricted area for a limited period. It is mainly used to enter arunachal pradesh .
Spell check – ” Googlam instead of goolam.” was it intentional? ☺
Dear abhishek, one can’t help but type “g” after double “o”s as in google..it has gotten inside our genes now.
How relevant or important is the topic of PSUs from the MAINS exam point of view ?
Reason fornda/ this query was that in recent news (2 months old), seven PSUs were listed as loss making + 4 PSUs shut-down + disinvestment process as NDA/BJP is in power !!
I’d appreciate if Mrunal ji reply to that ..others are most welcome.
HAPPY DUSSEHRA TO ALL :-)
is dere smone who z gonna face tech.assist. exam of ISRO? Plz reply, i need sm help…
I’ve passed class 12th can i participate……………………i am very poor………….i need a job!
Yeah I have this exam on coming 12.
FYI-
M S Subbulakshmi passed away in 2004, In news because of GOI commemorated her with a postage stamp. (Already covered).