Foundation Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh

  • 20th February, 2025

Why in news?

  • Foundation Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh was celebrated on 20 February.

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About Mizoram:

  • 1972: Mizoram got the status of Union Territory.
  • 1986: The historic Mizo Peace Accord was signed between the Government of India and the Mizo National Front (MNF).
  • 20 February 1987: Mizoram was made the 23rd state of India.
  • Capital: Aizawl
  • Main language: Mizo and English
  • State animal: Himalayan serow
  • State bird: Bar-tailed pheasant
  • State tree: Indian Rose Chestnut

About Arunachal Pradesh:

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  • Earlier this area was known as North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA).
  • In 1972 it was made a union territory and was named "Arunachal Pradesh".
  • On 20 February 1987 it was declared the 24th state of India.
  • Capital: Itanagar
  • Foundation Day: 20 February 1987
  • State language: English
  • Main rivers: Brahmaputra, Subansiri, Dibang, Lohit
  • Tribes: Nyishi, Monpa, Apatani, Adi, Mishmi, Galo, Tagin etc.
  • State animal: Mithun
  • State bird: Hornbill
  • State tree: Hollong
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