August 2019

GOA Sanjivani’s spl cell to be reconstituted In an attempt to streamline operations and improve production at Sanjivani Cooperative Sugar Factory, the government is in process of reconstituting the special cell at the unit   The cell that is presently defunct, was earlier set up to coordinate and resolve issues pertaining to the departments of cooperation, agriculture and … Read more 24.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Package for film shooting in state soon   The state government will soon announce a package to attract filmmakers for shooting in Rajasthan.   The process of taking permissions for film shooting will be further simplified. If the major part of the film will be shot in the state, then the state government will … Read more 24.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA ·         Goa likely to have e-charging stations for private vehicles   ð  By the end of this year, Goa will have charging stations for electric vehicles across the state. Housed at the various bus stands of the KTC, these charging stations will not only be used to power the electric buses of the Kadamba transport … Read more 25-26.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         State govt plans to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in Baran   ð  The state government is planning to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in the Sahariya dominated Baran district. ð  There is a plan to develop a tribal museum in Baran district where the traditional weapons, crafts, art and culture and lifestyle of Sahariyas will be … Read more 25-26.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Amit Shah chairs 24th meeting of Western Zonal Council in Goa   Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 24th meeting of Western Zonal Council at Panaji in Goa.   It is a forum for the Centre and states to exchange ideas on issues like health, security and social welfare.   Maharashtra Chief Minister … Read more 23.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan ranks 1st in free medicine scheme implementation   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s flagship free medicine scheme secured the top position in the country in the ranking issued by the National Health Mission (NHM).   The NHM assessed the performance of the states on the basis of effective implementation of Drugs and Vaccine Distribution Management System (DVDMS), stock … Read more 23.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA ·         Goa: 14 urban local bodies declare they are open defecation free ð  Goa’s 14 urban local bodies (ULBs), including the Corporation of the City of Panaji, have declared themselves free of open defecation, but the self-declaration will be verified by an independent agency appointed by the Centre. ð  The Narendra Modi-government has set a deadline of October … Read more 22.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan seeks UNICEF help for counselling parents   The health department has claimed that it has achieved 70% of target under measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in one month in the state. However, in some pockets, parents have refused to give their consent for vaccination of their kids. This has prompted the department to seek help of the UNICEF in … Read more 22.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Govt will revisit scheme for senior artistes   The minister for art and culture Govind Gaude on Wednesday said the government will revisit the Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme. This scheme can be used by senior artistes who require financial assistance to meet the expenses of medical treatment. But a person who is sick cannot always apply for the assistance themselves.   … Read more 21.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New unit to monitor ‘heinous’ crimes in Rajasthan   Chief minister Ashok Gehlotannounced the formation of a special Heinous Case Monitoring Unit (HCMU), headed by ADG (crime), to keep track of investigations and trials of serious crimes.   The unit will have two SPs, one DIG and IG rank officer each along with one SP … Read more 21.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs