july 2018

GOA Socio-legal system in Goa reflects gender equality: Ram Nath Kovind   President Ram Nath Kovind invited Goans to visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan in   In his speech, Kovind also lauded the common civil code which is in practice in Goa and said implementation of the socio-legal system was reflective of equality among both the … Read more 06.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Goa bans fish import from other states for 15 days after formalin scare   After high level traces of cancer-causing chemical formalin were found in fish consignments, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar banned import of fish from neighbouring states for 15 days. Formalin is a toxic chemical and is used to preserve bodies and prevent decay in mortuaries. … Read more 19.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Adopt a Heritage – Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’     The ‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. Under the scheme, the government invites entities, including public sector companies, private sector firms … Read more 19.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA 25% of infra funds provided to panchayats unutilised   Around 25 per cent of the total funds provided by the state government to the village panchayats as part of infrastructure development under the flagship golden jubilee grants have remained unutilised.   The state government has now directed the panchayats to return the unused funds. … Read more 25.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Goa may get new regional plan   The government has decided to operationalise the Regional Plan 2021 with strict guidelines and parameters vide order March 28, 2018.   The government will follow the statutory requirements as mandated in the Town and Country Planning Act, 1974, while drafting the new regional plan.   On illegally … Read more 22-23.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Family planning slips in state   Rajasthan has slipped on the family planning front despite efforts by the state health department, with 32 districts showing negative trends, according to the latest review report of the programme.   Methods of contraception include sterilisation, IUD (intrauterine device) insertion, PPIUCD (postpartum Intrauterine contraceptive device) insertion, oral pills … Read more 29-30.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA New pay scales not in sight for employees of autonomous bodies   Only 21 departments have submitted their proposals to the government for implementing revised pay structure under the Seventh Pay Commission to the employees of autonomous bodies coming under these departments.   The state government has more than 50  autonomous bodies including corporations, … Read more 10.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Despite govt subsidy of over ` 100 cr, 40% of Goan fish catch is exported every year   Inquiries have revealed that almost 40 per cent of the fish catch by the Goan fishermen is exported leaving government and the Goans in the lurch – who are paying for their subsidies.   While the … Read more 21.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN First private UAV unit to be set up in Kota   India’s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and light bullet proof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up by DCM Shriram Industries Group on the campus of Shriram Rayons in Kota.   UAVS and LBPVS are likely to be used … Read more 10.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN State govt plans to introduce MP’S price difference scheme   Rajasthan government may introduce the Madhya Pradesh ‘price difference’ model in the state for providing relief to garlic farmers, who have not been able to sell garlic at government purchase rates so far.   Under the scheme, farmers in Madhya Pradesh are compensated when … Read more 13.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs