August 2019

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

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government launches new higher education model named RACE   A new higher education model launched in Rajasthan for distribution of faculties and movable assets among the government colleges at the district level to rationalize the availability of resources. The model will create a pool for sharing of facilities will benefit the colleges lacking infrastructure. Minister of … Read more 08.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA State, Russia to ink tourism, trade MoU   As part of the strategic ties between India and Russia, Goa and the Kamchatka Kray region of Russia are set to ink a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the fields of trade, economic investment, scientific and technical cooperation, and tourism.   The MoU will allow for an exchange of … Read more 07.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more 07.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA State, Russia to ink tourism, trade MoU   As part of the strategic ties between India and Russia, Goa and the Kamchatka Kray region of Russia are set to ink a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the fields of trade, economic investment, scientific and technical cooperation, and tourism.   The MoU will allow for an exchange of … Read more 06.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan passes lynching, honour killing bills   The Rajasthan assembly passed a bill against mob lynching and another one against honour killings.   The Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 provides for life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh to convicts in cases of mob lynching involving the victim’s death.   The … Read more 06.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Since 2017, govt splurged over Rs 30cr on promoting state   Since 2017, the government has paid more than Rs 30 crore (exclusive of tax) to event management companies for their services at international exhibitions/road shows and local festivals in the state. The tourism department paid event management companies Rs 20 crore for ‘overall … Read more 04-05.08.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan tops in ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ for 3rd time   For the third consecutive time, the state will be felicitated for its best practices, innovations, awareness generation, community engagement and improvement in sex ratio at birth, under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP). State’s department of women and child development will collect the award at … Read more 04-05.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

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 Rajasthan govt scheme to ensure beggar-free capital   Unlike previous occasions, this time the state government will ensure making Jaipur a ‘beggar-free capital’ by introducing a scheme, which will involve complete facilitation and rehabilitation package for the beggars. This will ensure skill development and alternative job opportunities for them.   The Rajasthan Rehabilitation of Beggars or Indigents … Read more 03.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs