The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc....Read More

World Geography is an important part of the UPSC, APSC and other competitive examinations. Every year a few questions from this section are asked in those examinations. Hence, it is necessary for the aspirants to study the World Geography section thoroughly. Here we have presented twenty questions of this section which will be helpful for candidates preparing for different...Read More

Geographically India is a very diverse country. The nation includes The Great Himalayan mountainous region to the north and northeast, the Brahmaputra, the Gangas, the Yamuna and the Indus river basins east to west, the peninsular part of the plateau and the coastal region. Here we have presented some questions on the geography of India,...Read More

Assam is one of eight North-Eastern states of India. The state shares its boundary with Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west. Assam comprises of two river valley i.e. Brahmaputra valley from east towards west and Barak valley in the southern most part and hills areas of...Read More

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Virat Kohli as the best player of the decade. Apart from this, he has also been voted the best ODI player of the decade. Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has received the Sports Spirit Award by ICC In addition, the ICC has selected Australia’s Steve Smith as the...Read More

The Assam Government is firm on its stand to end the funding of religious educational institutes through taxpayers’ money. A bill to this respect has been tabled in the three-day Winter Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly. The bill proposes to do away with two existing acts — The Assam Madrassa Education (Provincialisation) Act, 1995...Read More

An Assamese movie, ‘Bridge’ produced and directed by Kripal Kalita, has won the award for the best social film at Golden Jury International Film Festival held in Mumbai. The movie was also selected in the Indian Panorama category for the 51st International Film Festival of India. The film has been internationally acclaimed and also been...Read More

India’s first Hot Air Balloon Wildlife Safari was launched by Madhya Pradesh Forest Minister Vijay Shah at the world famous Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Forest Minister Shah said that the activity will be limited to the buffer area and people can see tigers, leopards, Indian bears and other wild animals from a height. Hot Air Balloon...Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off the 100th ‘Kisan Rail’ running from Sangola (Sangola) in Maharashtra to Shalimar in West Bengal (West Bengal). After leaving the railways, the Prime Minister said that even after the challenge of Corona, in four months this train network of farmers has reached the figure of 100. The...Read More

Applications are invited for “Media Fellowship on Climate Change Reporting” for a duration of 6 months with a remuneration of Rs. 15,000/- per month under Climate Cell of Environment Division, ASTE Council, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Assam with an objective to create awareness and sensitize people on issues related to weather, climate...Read More