Why did Andaman and Nicobar islands separated?
Situated on the ancient trade route between India and Myanmar, the Andamans were visited by the navy of the English East India Company in 1789, and in 1872 they were linked administratively by the British to the Nicobar Islands. The two sets of islands became a union territory of the Republic of India in 1956.
What happened to Andaman and Nicobar Islands during tsunami?
Great Tsunami of 2004 in the Andaman Islands. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie north of Sumatra and the epicenter of the earthquake, which was so powerful it shifted some of the Nicobar Islands 100 feet to the southwest. The tsunami ripped apart homes, tore up jetties, toppled coconut trees and smashed fishing boats …
Who sold Nicobar Islands to British?
Denmark’s presence in the territory ended formally on 16 October 1868 when it sold the rights to the Nicobar Islands to Britain, which made them part of British India in 1869.
Who liberated Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
The Japanese occupation of the Andaman Islands occurred in 1942 during World War II. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (8,293 km2 on 139 islands), are a group of islands situated in the Bay of Bengal at about 1,250 km (780 mi) from Kolkata, 1,200 km (750 mi) from Chennai and 190 km (120 mi) from Cape Nargis in Burma.
Who is the prime minister of Andaman Nicobar?
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched and dedicated to the nation, the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Andaman & Nicobar Islands to the mainland through video conferencing. The foundation stone for this project was laid by the PM on 30th December 2018 at Port Blair.
What language is spoken in Andaman?
Bengali is the most spoken language in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Hindi is the official language of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while English is declared an additional official language for communication purposes.
Who is CM of all state?
Chief Ministers
| State | Chief Minister |
|---|---|
| Jharkhand | Shri Hemant Soren |
| Karnataka | Sri B. S. Yediyurappa |
| Kerala | Shri Pinarayi Vijayan |
| Madhya Pradesh | Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan |
Which states are under central government?
Here is the list of 8 Union Territories of India
- Ladakh (Bifurcated on October 31, 2019) Previous.
- Jammu & Kashmir (Bifurcated on October 31, 2019)
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Capital Delhi)
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Pondicherry – Puducherry.
- Chandigarh (Also the Capital of Punjab & Haryana)
Who is current governor in India?
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot
What powers do governors have?
The governor has the power to reserve certain bills for the president. When the state legislature is not in session and the governor considers it necessary to have a law, then the governor can promulgate ordinances. These ordinances are submitted to the state legislature at its next session.