Category: GS Five

MINERAL POTENTIAL OF ASSAM AND NORTHEAST INDIA

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified the Northeast region, especially Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, as a mineral-rich zone for critical and strategic resources. Key Mineral Resources Identified Rare Earth Elements (REEs): REEs include 17 elements critical

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ASSAM STATE CABINET DECISIONS – JUNE 2025

Key Highlights: Amendment to Assam Panchayat (Constitution) Rules, 1995 Reservation of offices of President and Vice President of Zila Parishads to be carried out through lottery and rotation. Zila Parishads already reserved for SCs/STs by way of lottery and rotation

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ASSAM’S ROOFTOP SOLAR REVOLUTION

Current Energy Scenario in Assam Assam sources over 70% of its electricity from fossil fuels (coal and gas). Only 9% of its power comes from renewable sources. The State is energy-deficient and heavily reliant on long transmission lines from distant

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AMBUBACHI MELA

The annual Ambubachi Mela was recently held at the Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, marking a unique celebration of fertility, femininity, and mysticism, attracting pilgrims, tantrics, and tourists from across India and abroad. Significance and Observance Etymology: Derived from the Sanskrit word

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STATE CABINET DECISIONS

The Assam State Cabinet has announced a series of welfare, ecological, administrative, and economic initiatives aimed at addressing social needs, ecological preservation, infrastructure, and inclusive growth. Key Cabinet Approvals: 1. ‘Shraddhanjali’ Scheme Purpose: Facilitate legal, coordinated transportation of deceased persons

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