Daily Current Affairs 02-04-2024

Infrastructure and Connectivity along LAC in Arunachal Pradesh

Syllabus: GS3/Infrastructure; Security Challenges and management in Border Areas

Context

  • Recently, India has accelerated the efforts to improve infrastructure and connectivity along the Line of Actual Control with China.
Arunachal Pradesh

– It is the 24th state of the Indian Union, and is located in the northeastern part of the country.
– It is bordered by Bhutan to the west, Myanmar to the east, China to the north and north-east, and the plains of Assam to the south.
– Flora and Fauna: The state bird is the Hornbill, the state animal is the Mithun (Bos Frontalis), and the state flower is the Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis Retusa).
– Highest Peak: The highest peak in the state is Kangto, which stands at 7,090 metres.
 

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