February 2019

RAJASTHAN Now, defence classes in Rajasthan schools   Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Board has decided to coordinate with the state education department to hold defence classes in schools to encourage students to join the Indian armed forces.   The classes are likely to be half-an-hour long daily in government schools. The board claims they are working on making a … Read more 05.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New mustard seed hub in Rajasthan to boost production   A new mustard seedhub has been opened in Rajasthan to increase mustard production in the state, which is the leading producer of mustard in the country.   The step has been taken under the scheme of the Central government to improve the production of edible oil in … Read more 02.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Government seeks CSR funds from firms to improve education in Rajasthan   The government may not have enough funds to improve the infrastructure to provide quality education but it provides the basic network and spread where private companies can pitch in with their CSR funds for a better impact and outcome.   An education funding … Read more 26.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

GOA Cabinet gives consent for bringing Sanjivani under agriculture dept   The state cabinet, gave its consent for bringing Sanjivani sugar factory under agriculture department from the co-operation department.   There was a demand from the farmers that the Sanjivani sugar factory be brought under agriculture department, and thus the cabinet has given its nod … Read more 19.02.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

GOA GTDC to create brand for ‘made in Goa’ products   Goa will now create a brand for ‘made in Goa’ products like brass lamps, artefacts made from coconut shells and sea shells, and sell them at stores across the country as well as online. Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) is in the process of selecting a merchandise partners … Read more 16.02.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government seeks feedback on tourism policy by February 20   In its bid to expedite the process of rolling out a new tourism policy, the state tourism department has sought stakeholders’ feedback and inputs by February 20.   Six working groups have already been formed covering various areas where initiatives can be taken to improve … Read more 17-18.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Atal Setu thrown open for traffic                     Atal Setu, the new cable-stayed bridge over the River Mandovi, was thrown open from Tuesday morning for vehicular traffic.   Earlier, GSIDC officials offered floral tributes to the image of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee as a conch was blown to herald the beginning of the … Read more 06.02.19 Goa (GPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Health dept plans to restart drive to stabilise rising population   The health department plans to restart Janmangal Karyakram (JMK), a programme to stabilise increasing population, in the state.   Under JMK, a couple of a village (husband and wife) is selected as Janmangal couple , who interact with the other married couples of … Read more 08.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Mapusa municipal body to step up revenue collection   The Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC), at a special council meeting on Monday, unanimously approved a surplus budget of Rs 18.8 crore for the 2019-20 fiscal. Consolidated expenditure has been pegged at Rs 71.9 crore while estimated receipts are Rs 63.4 crore. The opening balance is Rs … Read more 21.02.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs

GOA Goa to have vehicle testing and certification centre   The state government signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Centre for Automotive Technology for setting up a vehicle testing and certification centre at Farmagudi, Ponda.   The facility will be set up under the public-private partnership model.   The Haryana-based ICAT has sanctioned … Read more 26.02.19 Goa (Goa PSC) Current Affairs