Current Affairs

On 4 August, coinciding with International Clouded Leopard Day, the Government of Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a dedicated conservation programme aimed at protecting the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the State Animal of Meghalaya. The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening biodiversity conservation in the state. It focuses on safeguarding the clouded leopard’s habitat, improving scientific research, enhancing protection … Read more

Why in News?Meghalaya has been ranked the third most investment-friendly state in Northeast India in the inaugural Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) released by NITI Aayog. Key Facts: The IFI assesses states across eight parameters: infrastructure, business climate, resources, government policy, regulatory ease, institutional environment, financial health and environmental resilience. The ranking highlights the importance of … Read more

Meghalaya’s premium pineapples have been introduced on Swiggy Instamart in Bengaluru, providing a new urban market for the state’s farmers. The produce is sourced from the Jirang Organic Farmer Producer Company and packed to maintain quality during transportation. The initiative aims to improve farmer returns and strengthen the branding of Meghalaya’s agricultural products. Additional Context: … Read more

Meghalaya Government–SBI Revamp Salary Package for 43,000 Employees Why in News?The Government of Meghalaya and the State Bank of India (SBI) have revised their salary package agreement for more than 43,000 State Government employees. Key Features: Practice MCQs 1. The Meghalaya Government recently revised its salary package agreement with which bank? A. Punjab National BankB. … Read more