Foundation Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh

Why in news?

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

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:

• 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