April 2019

GOA Goa tourism’s The Spirit of Goa Festival 2019 to be held from April 26-28   Goa tourism is all set to organize the second edition of The Spirit of Goa Festival 2019from April 26 to 28 in association with the Goa Feni Distillers and Bottlers.   The Spirit of Goa Festival 2019 will also have live demos … Read more 06.04.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Kekri block of Ajmer ranks No. 1 on health performance   Ajmer’s Kekri block has secured first place among all the blocks in the state, for best implementation of national and state health programmes and for improved health indicators. No block from Jaipur has managed to book a place in first 10 positions. Amber of Jaipur … Read more 06.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan cops to launch ‘Friends of Police’ drive   In a bid to improve law and order situation of the state and local intelligence, the Rajasthan police will launch a new initiative as part of community policing. Just like Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan police will be soon launching a unique model of policing called ‘Friends … Read more 05.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

GOA 12 paramilitary companies to be deployed in Goa for polls   Goa police will get 12 companies of paramilitary forces for deployment during the Lok Sabha elections.   One of the companies is already in the state and is being used for area dominance (patrolling).   The 12 companies comprise of two from Central … Read more 05.04.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL Japan names new imperial era, set to begin on May 1, as ‘Reiwa’   Reiwa’ will be the name for the new era when Prince Naruhito succeeds his father Emperor Akihito, whose abdication on April 30 will end the 31-year ‘Heisei’ era (Since 1989). While ‘Rei’ means “good” and “beautiful” as well as “order” or “command”, ‘Wa’ means “peace” or “harmony”. Japan imported … Read more 04.04.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Juma   By the latter part of the 17th century, Chalky Juma was Court dress which was called Kachotia Juma, Round Juma was introduced by King Akbar.   The bodice was worn on the juma and the bottom which came up to the knees.   But later, its length increased so … Read more 04.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL UNDPs 2019 HDR to focus on inequality   United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)is to publish the Human Development Report (HDR) 2019 with its focus on The report would be released around the last quarter of the year.  HDR 2019 will provide a comprehensive picture of the many forms of inequality that are shaping the 21st century. The report will use a … Read more 03.04.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Tunic (Angrakhi)   Tunic: It was called an Angrakshi till the Guptas period.   The Apbransha form of Angrakshak is called Angrakhi.   The rural people wear white tunics, it is also called bugtari in the rural language.   The tunic with Enamel creeper was very popular in Rajasthan.   There … Read more 03.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

GOA Integration of pollution check centres on anvil Facilities for checking pollution levels of a vehicle and issuing of pollution under control (PUC) certificates for vehicles that meet emission standards are available at many spots in Goa.   But concerns regarding the inspection standards of engineers at these PUCs, has urged the transport department to … Read more 02.04.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more 02.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs