ADB Approves USD 42.2 Million for Bamboo Value Chain in Northeast India
The target states for this project include Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
This project will help shift the regional economy toward sustainable green livelihood opportunities by upgrading local bamboo processing industries.
Key Facts / Static GK
The headquarters of ADB is located in Manila, Philippines.
SEFF stands for Small Expenditure Financing Facility.
Practice Quiz — 26 June 2026
Q1. The tenure of Swaminathan Janakiraman has been extended for two years in which post?
Q2. Who has been appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in June 2026, succeeding Tapan Deka?
Q3. Which new digital component has been introduced under the DISHA 2.0 scheme (2026-2031) to provide harmonized legal initiatives via an AI-powered chatbot?
Q4. Which international financial institution has approved a USD 42.2 million facility to support the bamboo industry in six northeastern states of India?
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding India's participation in the 56th OAS General Assembly: 1. The assembly was held in Panama City, Panama. 2. India participated in the capacity of a Permanent Observer. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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