Current Affairs - State

Tamil Nadu is nearing the completion of its pioneering AI-based early warning system designed to safeguard wild elephants from train collisions.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a free gas cylinder for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries as a Diwali gift. This scheme will benefit approximately 1.75 crore families in the state.

Jharkhand is the first state in India to take steps to ensure minimum wages for gig workers, such as Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, Uber, and Rapido employees. This is a significant move towards ensuring fair compensation for those in the gig economy.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared the Gangetic Dolphin as the state's aquatic animal. The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to wildlife conservation, environmental preservation, and public awareness, as evidenced by its declaration of the Gangetic Dolphin as the state aquatic animal and the launch of the Meri Ganga Meri Dolphin 2023 campaign.

The Assam cabinet approved a 1000-km long economic corridor project with an investment of Rs 3000 crore in October 2023. The project, known as the Asom Mala, aims to boost regional development and create jobs.