Category: GS Five

AMBIKAGIRI RAICHOUDHURY

Ambikagiri Raichoudhury, popularly known as ‘Assam Kesari,’ was a renowned Assamese poet, lyricist, singer, prose writer, news worker, magazine editor, patriot, and social worker. A leading freedom fighter in India’s independence movement, he left an indelible mark on Assam’s literary,

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CUSTOMARY LAWS STILL RELEVANT IN NE

Customary Laws: An Overview Definition and Characteristics: Customary Laws: Traditions and practices treated as legal norms due to their cultural and social significance. Components: Customary principles, rules, and codes of conduct. Oral traditions, adaptable and evolving in nature. Enforced by

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ADVANTAGE ASSAM 2.0

Advantage Assam 2.0: Key Highlights Event Details: Business summit scheduled for February 25–26 in Assam. Aims to attract domestic & global investment and promote Assam as a preferred business destination. Target Countries for Investment: Asia: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia,

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ASSAM-BHUTAN RELATIONS

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s first official visit to Bhutan, following an invitation by the Royal Bhutan Government. Introduction: Assam and Bhutan share a long-standing historical, cultural, and economic bond, strengthened through centuries of mutual exchanges. Assam shares 267 km of its

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CHILD MARRIAGE

As many as 431 persons were arrested from different parts of the State on the intervening night of December 21 and 22 in the third phase of the crackdown on child marriage. Current Status of Child Marriage in Assam: Assam

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FIRST RIVER DOLPHIN TAGGING DONE IN ASSAM

The first-ever satellite geo-tagging of a river dolphin was successfully conducted in the Kulsi River of Kamrup in Assam. About Gangetic Dolphin: The Gangetic Dolphin is a freshwater river dolphin and one of the few species of river dolphins found

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