Current Affairs - State

Jyoti Ratre, the entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast who became the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest, is from Madhya Pradesh. Her remarkable achievement highlights the spirit of determination and resilience, inspiring others to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

Karnataka has implemented a policy mandating 33% reservation for women in outsourced government contract jobs across all departments. This initiative aims to promote gender equality and empower women in the workforce. The mandate applies to jobs lasting more than 45 days with over 20 employees and reflects Karnataka's commitment to inclusivity and diversity in government employment.

Assam launched the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) platform to streamline disaster reporting and aid distribution. The platform, inaugurated by Assam's Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, aims to enhance efficiency in managing disasters by capturing critical impact data and expediting relief delivery.

The Sela Tunnel, located in Arunachal Pradesh, has been acknowledged as India's highest tunnel by the International Book of Honour. This tunnel, spanning 2.598 kilometres and situated at an altitude of 13,000 feet on the Tezpur-Tawang Road, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world's longest twin-lane tunnel on March 9.

The 'Pirul Lao-Paise Pao' campaign has been launched in Uttarakhand by the state government to combat forest fires. This campaign involves collecting dry Pirul (Pine tree leaves) from forests and incentivizing locals and youth with Rs 50 per kg for their collection efforts. The initiative aims to reduce the fire risk posed by Pirul in Pine forests and utilize them for productive purposes such as electricity generation.