APSC Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer 2024 Paper Analysis

Subject-wise distribution (100 questions): AreaApprox. QsTopics coveredAnatomy1–13 (~12)Skeletal system, cranium, viscera, brain ventricles, cardiovascular anatomyBiochemistry13–20 (~7)Carbohydrates, nucleic acids, fatty acids, glycolysis, enzymesExtension Education21–29 (~9)Communication models, land-grant history, adoption process, KVKAnimal Nutrition/Feed Tech30–40 (~11)Proximate analysis, silage, VFA, aflatoxin, probiotics, poultry housingLivestock/Poultry Production41–56 (~16)Breeds (ducks, cattle), farm management, meat science, genetics basicsPhysiology57–65 (~9)Endocrine, cardiac, blood, digestionReproduction/Gynecology66–74 (~9)Obstetrics, … Continue reading APSC Veterinary Officer/Block Veterinary Officer 2024 Paper Analysis

CAA Citizenship Processing Framework Amended

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the citizenship-processing framework under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, transferring pending applications in specified border States and Union Territories to District Collectors. The arrangement covers Gujarat, West Bengal and Assam. District Collectors can receive applications electronically, verify documents, conduct necessary enquiries and assess eligibility under Section … Continue reading CAA Citizenship Processing Framework Amended

Triangular Security Grid for Siliguri Corridor

The proposed “Triangular Security Grid” aims to strengthen security around the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor (Chicken’s Neck), which connects mainland India with the Northeast. The proposed grid will comprise military garrisons at Dhubri in Assam, Kishanganj in Bihar and Chopra in West Bengal. The initiative is part of the Centre’s broader efforts to strengthen border … Continue reading Triangular Security Grid for Siliguri Corridor

Room for the River

Room for the River is a pioneering nature-based flood-management strategy developed by the Netherlands after severe near-floods in the 1990s. Instead of relying solely on higher and stronger dikes, it gives rivers more space to safely accommodate excess water. The approach combines flood safety with ecological and spatial improvement, using measures such as restoring floodplains … Continue reading Room for the River

World’s First IVF Calf of Lakhimi Cattle

The world’s first female calf produced through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) from Assam’s indigenous Lakhimi cattle breed has been born at the Assam Veterinary and Fishery University. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the application of advanced reproductive technology to Assam’s indigenous livestock. The development is expected to strengthen efforts towards the conservation, genetic improvement … Continue reading World’s First IVF Calf of Lakhimi Cattle

Drone-Based Postal Delivery in Assam

India Post has launched a pilot project to test the feasibility of drone-based last-mile postal delivery in difficult geographical regions. In Assam, the first drone-powered postal operations began from Hajo Sub-Post Office under the Guwahati postal division, with letters and parcels delivered to Khetri Hardia Branch Post Office. The proposed network is expected to cover … Continue reading Drone-Based Postal Delivery in Assam

IIM Guwahati & Azim Premji University Campus at Palashbari

The Assam Cabinet has approved the allocation of more than 500 bighas of land for IIM Guwahati and 200 bighas for Azim Premji University at Palashbari. The move is aimed at strengthening Assam’s higher-education infrastructure and attracting reputed institutions to the State. Azim Premji University, established in 2010 and headquartered in Bengaluru, is a private … Continue reading IIM Guwahati & Azim Premji University Campus at Palashbari

1904–05 Kamakhya Devalaya Land Record

A century-old land record of the Kamakhya Devalaya, dating to 1904–05, was handed over to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 19 during the inauguration of the Integrated District Commissioner’s Office in Guwahati. The document provides a valuable record of the historical administration of land associated with the Nilachal Hills. The archival document … Continue reading 1904–05 Kamakhya Devalaya Land Record

Flexi Staffing

Flexi staffing is an employment arrangement in which workers are hired on a temporary, contractual or project-specific basis through a third-party staffing agency. The staffing agency acts as the legal employer, handling wages, statutory compliance and other employment-related obligations. The worker performs day-to-day duties under the direction of the client company, which uses the workforce … Continue reading Flexi Staffing

Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration Policy, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production and Upstream Ecosystem Development Policy, 2026 to encourage fresh exploration of the State’s oil and mineral resources. The policy comes amid concerns over limited new discoveries and the high cost and uncertainty associated with exploration. The policy proposes incentives related to GST and land premiums … Continue reading Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration Policy, 2026

Assam Secretariat, Barak Valley renaming

The Assam Cabinet has approved the renaming of the Mini Secretariat, Barak Valley, as the Assam Secretariat, Barak Valley, Silchar. Located at Srikona, the new Secretariat is intended to strengthen administrative coordination and governance in the Barak Valley. The Secretariat will accommodate 32 of the 59 government departments, including several major departments, bringing important administrative … Continue reading Assam Secretariat, Barak Valley renaming

APSC RESEARCH ASST FINANCE 2026 PAPER ANALYSIS

Section-wise distribution English Language (Q1–20) – 20%: reading comprehension (passages on deforestation/water scarcity), vocabulary/word choice (affect vs effect, principal vs principle, confident vs confidant), grammar (relative pronouns, gerunds, articles, adverbs), sentence correction, and complex-to-compound conversion. General Awareness / Economy (Q21–45) – 25%: focus on current affairs tied to Union Budget 2026–27 (AVGC labs, effective CapEx, … Continue reading APSC RESEARCH ASST FINANCE 2026 PAPER ANALYSIS

Assam Juvenile Justice Rules, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the draft Assam Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2026 to strengthen the implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and POCSO Rules, 2020. The rules provide clearer procedures for cases involving missing children and children in conflict with the law, including immediate … Continue reading Assam Juvenile Justice Rules, 2026

Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, following directions from the Supreme Court and Gauhati High Court to establish a comprehensive framework for child protection in the state. The policy will prescribe safeguards and regulatory standards for recognised Child Care Institutions (CCIs), including appointment of Child Safeguard Officers, installation of … Continue reading Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026

Assam Coaching Institutions Regulation Bill, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the proposal for the “Assam Private Coaching Institutions (Regulation and Protection of Students’ Mental Health) Bill, 2026.” Coaching institutions with 50 or more students will be required to register with the District Commissioner. The proposed framework seeks to ensure a safe, non-discriminatory and supportive environment for students, particularly those from … Continue reading Assam Coaching Institutions Regulation Bill, 2026