August 2019

GOA Average two cancer cases detected every day in Goa   Health department statistics indicate that an average two cancer cases are being detected every day in the state and around 1,000 cases were detected in the last year.   Cancers of the breast, brain, throat and blood (leukaemia) were the most common.   “Deen … Read more 03.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Centre releases Rs 1,100 crore for material component in Rajasthan   Of the Rs 1,878 crore which is due for material component under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Rajasthan for the financial year 2019-20, the Centre has released Rs 400 crore and Rs 705 crore more has been sanctioned for the … Read more 09.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Goa assembly approves Rs 19,548 crore budget   The Goa assembly  passed the Goa Appropriation (No 2) Bill 2019 earmarking Rs 19,548 crore as grants to the government for the financial year 2019-2020. On January 30, the then chief minister Manohar Parrikar had presented the budget and had taken a vote on account.   The assembly also passed … Read more 10.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA   Museum at Fort Aguada likely to be named after Parrikar   The new museum coming up at the premises of the former central jail at Fort Aguada is likely to be named after former chief minister Manohar Parrikar.   When he was defence minister in Delhi he had taken up the project with the Central … Read more 18-19.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         State lines up new policies to boost investments, jobs ð  The chief minister had directed the department to prepare the New Industrial Policy and the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS). The policy drafts have been prepared and cleared by the industry minister; they have been circulated to various departments for suggestions.   ð  … Read more 14.08.19 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

GOA Higher edu bill introduced in assembly   The Goa State Higher Education Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was introduced in the state assembly. The amendment allows the council to co-opt members having expertise across fields, including persons from outside the state.   The amendment will be effect to clause (g) under sub-section (2) of Section … Read more 08.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa is officially open defecation free   Goa officially joined the ranks of the open defecation free (ODF) states on Saturday after the directorate of panchayats and the directorate of municipal administration declared rural and urban areas as ODF. As per the criteria, to achieve ODF status, the government has to construct community and public toilets … Read more 30.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA ·         Goa sees 50 theft cases every month ð  An average of 50 theft cases are reported in the state every month, police statistics show. This is in addition to cases of dacoities and robberies.This year, till June 30, 309 theft cases have already been registered. ð  Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa police has … Read more 15.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs