2 Dec CA

1.

Nagaland statehood day

It was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963, as the 16th state of the Indian Union

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, included 24 villages in Nagaland under the rural tourism scheme in order to promote traditional rural art, craft, textile and culture.

It is inhabited by 17 major tribes along with other sub-tribes

Note: United States of America , Germany and Columbia are the Country Partners of Hornbill festival 2023 that started today

2.

World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS.

This year World AIDS Day 2023 will be centred around the theme, ‘Let communities lead.’

Scenario in Assam:

Over 50% of the total HIV-positive cases detected in Assam in the year 2023-24 (from April to June 2023), are injecting drug users (IDUs). Out of 1,317 HIV-positive cases detected in the state, 669 are IDUs. In the category of HIV-positive rate among the IDUs, the state has surpassed the national average of 9.03% by 2.21%.

Among the northeastern states, Mizoram has the highest adult HIV prevalence with 2.70%

Assam has witnessed a three-time rise in HIV-positive cases in the last three years, with an increasing trend of spreading the virus through IDUs. The HIV scenario in the state is very alarming and demands necessary actions from all sections of society to curb the menace of drug use as well as to lower the number of HIV- positive cases

3.

Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur released today

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was Chief of Army Staff during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

He served in the Army for almost 40 years and fought in 5 major wars: World War 2 (1941-1945), India-Pakistan War of 1947, Sino-Indian War of 1962, India-Pakistan war of 1965, and the India-Pakistan War of 1971.

Sam received the Padma Vibhushan in 1972 and Padma Bhushan in 1968. His service was extended in 1972 by President V. V. Giri. In recognition of his outstanding services to the Armed Forces and the nation, he was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal on January 1, 1973

4.

NTPC Bongaigaon was acknowledged for its remarkable accomplishments in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environment Protection through the receipt of two prestigious awards from the Greentech Foundation. The power station was presented with the trophy in the Environment Protection Category at the 22nd Annual Greentech Environment Award 2023 and in the Rural Development Category at the 10th Annual Greentech CSR India Awards.

The Greentech Environment Awards aim to recognize responsible and innovative practices and initiatives that endorse sustainability, minimise environmental impact, and generate enduring benefits for society. The reception of these awards by NTPC Bongaigaon underscores its dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility

5.

The central government approved the “Terms of Reference” (ToR) of the 16th Finance Commission to recommend the ratio for the devolution of taxes between the Centre and states

The 16th Finance Commission’s recommendations, upon acceptance by the government, would cover a period of five years commencing April 1, 2026

Note:

The former 15th Finance Commission under NK Singh had recommended that states be given 41 per cent of the divisible tax pool of the Centre during the five-year period 2021–22 to 2025–26, which is at the same level as was recommended by the 14th Finance Commission.

6.

Sam Manekshaw and Jintu Gogoi from Assam

Common factor: Gorkha Rifles

The trophies of the Kargil War Martyr Bir Chakra Captain Jintu Gogoi memorial were displayed on Thursday at the Naharkatia Sports Association ground under the initiative of the Indian Army’s 8th Gorkha Rifles in the presence of hundreds of people and students

7.

To provide equal opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds, the Assam government on Friday approved seat reservations in Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and Bachelor of Engineering (BE) courses in Government Engineering Colleges for students who passed out from state government schools.

The decision was taken during the weekly cabinet meeting held in Tinsukia district wherein the cabinet approved 5% seat reservation for students who studied from Class 7 to 10 in government schools (under SEBA) and Class 11 to 12 in government schools/colleges/provincialised colleges (under AHSEC).

8.

Free Rice for Underprivileged:

Rule 4 of the Assam Food Security Rules, 2022 to be amended as part of the Government’s efforts to provide free rice to underprivileged households
The proposed amendment will ensure that State Government Muster Roll employees, daily wage earners and retired Grade-IV employees of Central and State Government, and contractual employees with annual family income of less than Rs. 4 lakh will be eligible for benefits under NFSA

9.

An Enabling Environment for Welfare Activities

For creating an enabling environment for welfare activities, approval to the Constitution of Corporate Social Responsibility Authority of Assam (CSRAA) and its rules and regulations
It will help in identifying critical gap across different sectors/departments during the implementation of different schemes
Constitution of CSRRA will help streamline investments coming through CSR funds and dovetailing with Government schemes for all-round development of the State

10.

Partial Decentralised Paddy Procurement

To streamline the process of paddy procurement, Partial Decentralised Procurement (DCP) of paddy to be implemented in Bongaigaon and Biswanath districts by Assam Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd (AFCSCL) during Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2023-24 at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.69 crore
A tripartite agreement to be signed among the Government of Assam, Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Department of Food, Public Distribution, Government of India
Under the DCP system, the designated agency shall procure paddy from farmers at MSP, mill the paddy in designated rice mills and send the rice to designated godowns. The distribution process will be taken up by the Commissioner of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs via designated Fair Price Shops (FPS)
Procurement targets-
Bongaigaon: 14,000 MT and the estimated recovery of rice would be 9,380 MT at 67% recover

Biswanath: 15,000 MT and the estimated recovery of rice would be 10,050 MT at 67% recovery