January 2019

GOA Census on Goa’s water bodies to begin soon   The state government will conduct a census on water bodies to gauge their condition, some of which are acutely polluted.   It is understood that for the first time such a census on the state water bodies will be conducted.   The government will also … Read more 13-14.01.19 Goa (GPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan reported highest pace of highway construction, UP saw maximum spend in first 4 years   Rajasthan reported the highest national highway(NH) construction among states during the first four years of Centre government while Centre’s expenditure was maximum in Uttar Pradesh for building of highways. Government data show Maharashtra ranked second both in highway construction and expenditure between 2014-15 … Read more 13-14.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA TTAG blames state govt for decline in tourist footfalls   The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) Friday said that 2018-19 season is the worst that the industry has seen so far. According to the representative body, room occupancy in the current season dropped drastically during the 2018 year-end and on the night … Read more 12.01.19 Goa (GPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN State seeks Centre’s help to get Yamuna water share   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has requested the Centre to intervene in the inter-state agreements for distribution of Yamuna waters and ensure that Haryana releases the allocated share of water to Rajasthan from Tajewala headworks.   The chief minister apprised the Union Minister Gadkari of … Read more 12.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA South Goa crime detection rate up in 2018   The rate of crime detection in South Goa has gone up by a few notches – from nearly 83 percent in 2017 to 87 percent in 2018, details provided to the media by South Goa police reveal.   The crime rate in South Goa decreased considerably, as … Read more 11.01.19 Goa (GPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage Bhainsrorgarh Fort   Bhainsrorgarh Fort or Bhainsror Fort is an ancient fort that has become a major tourist spot in The nearest town is Rawatbhata, 7 km from Bhainsror.   Bhainsrorgarh is an impregnable fort, inhabited from at least the 2nd century BC. It is dramatically positioned between two rivers, the Chambal and Bamani. It had passed through the hands … Read more 11.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Condition of scheduled tribes in Goa reviewed   The commission recently reviewed the educational and living conditions of the tribal community in Goa. They also examined their standing in government offices like Goa Shipyard Limited and Mormugao Port Trust as well as how the tribal community is faring in various professions. A dialogue was also conducted with various … Read more 10.01.19 Goa (GPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Menstrual awareness to reach 1,00,000 school kids this year   In a unique initiative to spread menstrual hygiene awareness, a movement has been launched in Rajasthan, with a plan to reach 1,00,000 school children across the state during this year. Figures show that a lack of menstrual hygiene awareness prevails in Rajasthan, where … Read more 10.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Chicalim gets cleanest panchayat award   The Chicalim Village Panchayat was bestowed with the Cleanest Panchayat Award by Governor Dr Mridula Sinha, under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for the year 2018 at Raj Bhavan Dona Paula on the occasion of Republic Day.   The state government is making efforts to increase the funds of … Read more 09.01.19 Goa (GPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Act meant to regulate clinics, hospitals is slow in Rajasthan   The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, which was introduced to regulate clinicsand hospitals, is still in infancy in the state. The Act was adopted by the state assembly in 2013. Rajasthan is one of the 11 states, which has adopted Clinical Establishment Act in the country. … Read more 09.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs