CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura is celebrated on January 21. This year marks the 51st foundation year for the three states which attained statehood under the North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act of 1971.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meghalaya emerged as an autonomous state on April 2, 1970, and as a full-fledged state on this day in 1972. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the state on the occasion of the statehood day. “This state is known for its vibrant culture, particularly music, art and passion towards sports.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was made a Union Territory in 1956. and a fully-fledged State in 1972 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

Detailed explanation-4: -50th Statehood Day of Tripura, Meghalaya, and Manipur was celebrated on 21 January 2022. On this day, the North East Reorganisation Act, 1971 was implemented providing statehood to the three states. Tripura and Manipur, which were earlier the Princely states, were merged into the Indian Union in October 1949.

Detailed explanation-5: -On January 26, 1950 Tripura was accorded the status of a ‘C’ category state and on November 1, 1956, it was recognized as a Union Territory. With the sustained efforts and struggle of the people of Tripura, it gained full statehood on January 21, 1972, as per the North-East Reorganisation Act, 1971.