August 2018

GOA Employment policy to give jobs for every youth soon: CM   Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said the State will  announce an employment policy ensuring jobs for every youth and said that he is positive that in the coming one or two years, there will be no unemployed youth in Goa.   The Chief Minister  … Read more 10.08.18 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

GOA   Govt to infuse new life into old cashew plantations     With the state posting annual increase in the cashew production, the government is all set to rejuvenate about 5,000 hectares of old cashew plantations in next 10 years to further increase the yield of cashew in Goa.   The department of agriculture will … Read more 15.08.18 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Raj Info Panel asks courts to reduce RTI fee Citing an order of the Supreme Court, the Rajasthan Information Commission has asked all the courts in the state, including the High Court to reduce RTI application fee.   In the state, the RTI application fee at present is Rs100 in the courts, whereas in … Read more 11.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Afforestation in state will help reduce pollution in Delhi   Afforestation of agriculturally marginal lands in Rajasthan and Gujarat would help in effectively reducing dust pollution in Delhi, which recently witnessed severe deterioration in air quality due to dust storm in neighbouring states.   The drop in air quality brought into light the new … Read more 19-20.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN WB approves 2k cr for power reforms in Raj   World Bank (WB) has approved USD 250 million (approx Rs 1,717 crore) for second programmatic electricity distribution reform in Rajasthan. The reforms will help accomplish objectifies of Government of India’s ‘power for all’ campaign that aims to provide 24 hours electricity supply to each … Read more 08.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN The Walled City of Jaipur is the next proposed site for UNESCO World Heritage recognition   The site namely “The Walled City of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India” has been proposed for World Heritage.   As per Operation Guidelines 2017, only one site can be nominated by the state party each year.   The recognition of … Read more 01.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Om Prakash clinches gold in rowing at Asian Games   After Bajrang Lal Takhar, Om Prakash has brought laurels for the country with a gold medal in rowing in the Asian Games in Jakarta.   Om Prakash bagged the gold medal in the quadruple sculls event with teammates Swarn Singh, Dattu Bhokanal and Sukhmeet … Read more 25.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA   15 more motorcycle ambulances launched   Health Minister launched the second fleet of First Responder Bike ambulances under the 108 emergency services, adding 15 more motorcycles to the existing fleet of 20.   The new bike ambulances will be stationed at strategic locations across major cities ensuring faster access of healthcare for accident … Read more 11.08.18 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

GOA Roadmap soon to inculcate culture of innovation in schools   In order to encourage innovation in school students, the Goa State Innovation Council (GSIC) will soon come out with a roadmap.   The GSIC is urging schools to register their ideas with the virtual innovation register of the Council. About 50 ideas from local … Read more 07.07.18 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

GOA Performance of rural govt schools improving: Goa Board chairman   Chairman of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Ramkrishna Samant said that performance of students from government high schools in rural areas at SSC examination used to be dismal, but it is not the same now.   He said 23 government high … Read more 23.08.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs