August 2018

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

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 Govt gets Rs 173.84 cr revenue from sub registrar offices   State government collected Rs 173.84 crore during the 2017-18 financial year, on an average Rs 47 lakh a day, through the  offices of civil  cum sub registrar in the form of transfer of properties, registration of marriages and other fees.   The amount collected in the first 100 days … Read more 05-06.07.18 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more 05-06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA 24X7 helpline number to keep Panaji clean   In an effort to keep the city clean, the Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) has launched a 24X7 toll-free number 18002333948 on which citizens can call to report about uncollected garbage.   40 black spots have been identified in the city where garbage is being … Read more 04.08.18 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

GOA Financial powers delegated to govt school principals, headmasters renewed   The department of education has issued an order as regards delegation of financial powers to principals of all government higher secondary schools and government technical high school centres as well as headmasters/ headmistresses of all government high schools by declaring them ‘Head of Offices’ … Read more 03.08.18 Goa (GoaPSC) 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 roadmap will be prepared in consultation with school teachers and will be ready in about 15-20 days time.   One of … Read more 02.08.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Agri share goes down in GDP of state: study   The contribution of agriculture sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Rajasthan has come down from 28.93% in 2013 to 24.61% in 2017-18, revealed a report released by the Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society, a civil society organisation.   The … Read more 03.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 2,267 govt schools get five-star rating   A total of 2,267 government schools in Rajasthan have been given ‘5 star’ ranking based on their educational performance, cleanliness, enrolment and other parameters.   While hotels and consumer products are seen carrying fivestar ratings, government schools in the state will now be rated in a similar … Read more 02.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Goa CM orders tests on eggs Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikarordered tests for the alleged plastic eggs upon the allegations made by Congress MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco. Mr.Parrikar assured that the egg samples will be tested in laboratories. The MLA blamed the Department of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Goa has failed to check on such … Read more 01.08.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs