1. MP Government has changed the name of Bhopal's Islam Nagar village to 'Jagdishpur' with immediate effect
Tags: State News
Madhya Pradesh government announced that Islam Nagar village located in Bhopal district has been renamed as Jagdishpur.
An overview of the news
The notification informing the change of name also states that the central government has not objected to the decision.
Islam Nagar village is located at a distance of about 12 km from Bhopal and is famous for forts.
308 years ago the name of Islam Nagar used to be Jagdishpur.
The iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan was renamed Amrit Udyan recently.
According to the Madhya Pradesh Raj Bhavan website, Bhopal was founded in 1724 by Dost Mohammad Khan, an Afghan soldier.
Dost Mohammad Khan established his capital at Jagdishpur, 10 km from modern Bhopal and named it Islam Nagar (City of Islam).
Dost Mohammad Khan built a small fort and some palaces at Islamnagar.
After a few years, he built a big fort on the northern bank of the upper lake. This new fort was named Fatehgarh Fort (Fort of Victory).
After some years, he shifted his capital to the present city of Bhopal.
Earlier, the Madhya Pradesh government had renamed Hishangabad as Narmadapuram and Nasrullaganj as Bhairunda.
2. 46th International Kolkata Book Fair inaugurated
Tags: Festivals State News
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on 30 January inaugurated the 46th edition of the International Kolkata Book Fair.
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The fair is being organised at Boimela Courtyard, Central Park Fair Ground, Karunamayee, Salt Lake Kolkata.
Mara José Gálvez Salvador from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sports and Ambassador of Spain to India, Jose Maria Ridao Domínguez were present at the inauguration.
The fair will be open for visitors from January 31 to February 12.
Around 20 countries from all over the world are participating in the fair. Spain is the focal country for the second time this year.
The United States, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Japan, France, Cuba, Italy, Australia and many other Latin American countries will be represented at the book fair.
Thailand is participating for the first time.
The fair will have several kiosks sponsored by the Jute Board to reduce plastic and bio-toilets.
About International Kolkata Book Fair
It is the largest book fair in Asia and the most attended book fair by the people.
It is the world's third largest annual collection of books after the Frankfurt Book Fair and the London Book Fair.
The book fair was started in 1976 on a small scale by the Kolkata Publishers and Booksellers Guild.
3. Madhya Pradesh government announces 'Laadli Bahna' scheme
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the implementation of Ladli Bahna Yojana on the occasion of Narmada Jayanti.
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Through this scheme, ₹ 1000 per month will be given to the sisters of poor and middle class families of Madhya Pradesh.
Scheme Benefits / Eligibility
To get the benefit of the scheme, the woman must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
Women of all castes of the state – General, Backward, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes will be able to get the benefit of this scheme.
The benefits of the scheme will be given to such sisters who are not income tax payers.
65% sisters of Madhya Pradesh will be able to get the benefit of this scheme.
Through the scheme, an amount of ₹ 60000 will be added to each sister's account by the government in 5 years.
Madhya Pradesh
Capital - Bhopal
Chief Minister - Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor - Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
Lok Sabha seats - 29
Rajya Sabha seats - 11
National Parks - Kanha Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh National Park, Panna National Park
Festivals - Khajuraho Festival, Bhagoria Haat Festival, Madai Festival
4. First survey of migrants started in Jharkhand
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Recently the first survey of migrants has been started by the Government of Jharkhand.
An overview of the news
This survey will be done in 11 thousand houses in 24 districts of the state.
The objective of the survey is to create a robust database of migrants and migration patterns in the state.
The results of the survey will be used for state level policy making.
The survey will collect information about migrants coming into the state, migrants going out of the state, quality of life of migrants, understanding the mindset of migrants etc.
Jharkhand:
Capital - Ranchi
Chief Minister - Hemant Soren
Governor - Ramesh Bais
Lok Sabha seats - 14
Rajya Sabha seats - 6
National Parks - Hazaribagh National Park, Palamu National Park and Betla National Park, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhendia Wildlife Sanctuary.
Festivals - Karma, Sarhul, Jitiya, Sohrai Parab
5. Chhattisgarh CM announces unemployment allowance for youth from financial year 2023-24
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in his address on the occasion of Republic Day, announced unemployment allowance for the youth from the financial year 2023-24.
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The amount to be given as unemployment allowance to the youth has not been announced yet.
Other announcements made on the occasion:
Rice will be provided free of cost for one year to the ration card holders of Chhattisgarh.
A grant amount of Rs 50,000 will be provided to construction workers registered in the Chhattisgarh Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board for the construction of houses for a period of three years.
The formation of Chhattisgarh State Innovation Commission has also been announced.
Several other announcements were also made on the occasion including establishment of Aerocity near Raipur airport, housing assistance scheme for labourers and scheme to promote women entrepreneurship.
Chhattisgarh:
Capital - Raipur
Chief Minister - Bhupesh Baghel
Governor - Anusuiya Uikey
Lok Sabha seats - 11
Rajya Sabha seats - 5
National Parks - Indravati National Park, Kanger Valley National Park, Guru Ghasi Das National Park
Dams – Gangrel Dam (Mahanadi River), Murum Silli Dam (Silari River), Dudhwa Dam (Mahanadi River), Hasdeo Bango Dam (Hasdeo River)
Festivals - Hareli, Navakhana, Chherchera, Bhojli
6. PM to address 1111th Avataran Mahotsav of Bhagwan Devnarayan in Rajasthan's Bhilwara on Jan 28
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the ceremony commemorating 1111th ‘Avataran Mahotsav’ of Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji in Bhilwara, Rajasthan on 28th January. PM Modi will be the chief guest during the programme.
Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji
Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji was born in the family of a popular Mandalji Gurjar who established the famous Mandal Lake near Bhilwara district in Mewar.
Devnarayan was a mighty warrior who fought many battles and wars against tyrannical rulers. He was also a ruler.
He attained many achievements. On the basis of miracles, gradually he became a deity and was worshipped as the presiding deity.
Devnarayan is worshipped as an incarnation of Vishnu by the Gujjar community as a folk deity in Rajasthan and South-Western Madhya Pradesh.
7. Norovirus cases detected in Kerala
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The Kerala Health Department on January 24 confirmed two cases of the gastrointestinal infection norovirus in class 1 students in Ernakulam district.
What is Norovirus?
This virus has been found in humans for more than 50 years and is known to be one of the primary causes of gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines).
The virus is estimated to kill 200,000 people globally every year, with the majority of deaths occurring in children under the age of five and adults over the age of 65.
The virus is able to survive in low temperatures, and outbreaks are more common during winter and in colder countries, so it is sometimes called "winter vomiting disease".
Transmission
Having direct contact with the infected person.
Consuming contaminated food or water.
Touching contaminated surfaces
Infection usually occurs in closed and crowded environments.
Symptoms
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach Pain
Symptoms of dehydration include-
Decrease in urination
Dry mouth and throat
Feeling dizzy when standing up
Treatment
There is no real treatment for this virus. Consuming large amounts of fluids.
In cases of severe dehydration, hospitalisation may be required for treatment through intravenous or IV fluids.
8. Himachal Pradesh Foundation Day
Tags: State News Important Days
January 25 is celebrated as Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day, Himachal Pradesh was granted full statehood on January 25, 1971.
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Background of the State
After India's independence, Himachal Pradesh was formed on April 15, 1948 by uniting 30 hill princely states of the region.
It was granted the status of a Union Territory on November 1, 1956.
After this, in the year 1966, the hilly areas of Punjab were included in Himachal Pradesh.
On December 18, 1970, the Parliament passed the Himachal Pradesh Act, and on January 25, 1971, Himachal Pradesh came into existence as a full-fledged state and became the 18th state of India.
Himachal Pradesh State
The state is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Punjab to the west and southwest, Haryana to the south, Uttarakhand to the southeast, and China to the east.
Capital: Shimla
Chief Minister - Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
State Symbol
State Animal: Snow Leopard
State Bird: Western Tragopan
State Flower: Pink Rhododendron
9. J&K govt to host its maiden SARAS Fair 2023 from February 4 to 14
Tags: Festivals State News
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is going to host the Saras Mela 2023 from February 4 to February 14 for the first time.
An overview of the news
The fair would be organised at Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu.
In the fair artisans and women self help groups from across the country will showcase their crafts, handcrafts, handloom and foods.
The national level food and cultural fair will showcase unique and famous indigenous products from different states and union territories of the country.
The event will provide a platform to the participants to sell and promote their self-made products.
Another prominent feature of this national fair is that it will have cultural programs showcasing the cultural and traditional heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
It is organised under the guidance of the Ministry of Rural Development.
The fair is organised jointly by the Centre-State Government as part of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in which entrepreneurs from across the country participate.
10. Uttar Pradesh Day
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Uttar Pradesh State Day is celebrated on 24 January.
An overview of the news
On 24 January 1950 itself, United Provinces or United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.
In 2017, the state government announced to celebrate January 24 every year as Uttar Pradesh Day.
It was celebrated for the first time in 2018.
General information about Uttar Pradesh
State Reorganisation - 1st November, 1956
Naming of the state
North-West Provinces | since 1836 |
North-West Agra and Awadh Provinces | since 1877 |
United Provinces of Agra and Awadh | since 1902 |
United Provinces | since 1937 |
Uttar Pradesh | since January 24, 1950 |
State Symbol
Official language – Hindi (second Urdu)
State Animal - Barasingha
State Bird - Stork / Cronch
State Flower - Palash (since 2011)
State symbol - two fish inside a circle and an arrow bow
First in the state
The first Chief Minister of the state – Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant
First Deputy Chief Minister of the state - Chaudhary Narayan Singh
The first woman Chief Minister of the state and the country - Sucheta Kriplani
The first woman governor of the state and the country - Sarojini Naidu
Current Chief Minister - Yogi Adityanath
Current Governor – Anandiben Patel
Geographical Situation
District - 75
Area of Uttar Pradesh -2,40,928 sq km. (about 7.33% of the area of India)
Largest district (in area) - Lakhimpur Kheri (7680 sq.km.)
The smallest district (in area) - Hapur (660 sq.km.)
Number of states adjacent to the state-9 (8 states and 1 union territory)
Legislative Assembly Seats - 403
Lok Sabha seats - 80
Rajya Sabha seats - 31
State Legislative Council Seats - 100
Census-2011
Total population -19,98,12,341 (16.51% of the total population of the country)
Population density -829 persons per sq km.
Total Literacy -67.72%
Male literacy -77.30%,
Female literacy -57.20%
Most populated district - (1) Prayagraj (2) Moradabad (3) Ghaziabad
Districts with minimum population - (1) Mahoba (2) Chitrakoot (3) Hamirpur
