Question 3105

Which state has announced life insurance cover of Rs 50 lakhs each for all journalists in the state who are reporting during the Covid-19 outbreak?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The Assam government has announced life insurance cover of Rs 50 lakhs each for all journalists in the state who are reporting during the Covid-19 outbreak. Chief Minister Sarbanda Sonowal made the announcement. As of April 27, 2020, Assam has reported 35 confirmed cases of the Covid-19. This includes 27 patients who have recovered. The state now has only 5 active cases of Covid-19. Assam: State Animal - Indian Rhinoceros. State Bird - White-winged Duck. National Parks - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park. Dams - Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River).