july 2018

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 Goa to ban public drinking, fine those creating nuisance, littering beaches   The Goa government will make yet another attempt to ban drinking in public places, including in the open along beaches, as it seeks to tackle increasing public nuisance.   Local people and tourists will face fines for drinking in the open and … Read more 18.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan improves in Water Resources Management   By restoring 80 per cent of the irrigation potential of identified water bodies, largely through community-managed ponds and tanks, Rajasthan has improved its ranking in the federal think tank NITI Aayog’s composite water management index (CWMI).   Rajasthan has done some good work in restoration of surface … Read more 18.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 2nd National Tourism Conclave organised in Rajasthan   The 2nd National Tourism Conclave was organised in Jaipur as top officials of the state tourism department said a number of “pro-tourism” projects being executed in the state would give a major boost to the sector.   The state has something for all kind of tourism … Read more 17.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA NGT directs Goa to comply with wetland conservation rules   The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Goa to comply with the rules on wetland conservation and management while prohibiting various activities including reclamation of wetlands.   Considering the facts and circumstances stated in the application filed by Kashinath Shetye and others, which primarily … Read more 17.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA   87% corruption cases against Govt officials pending in past 18 years   Of these, 453 cases are against gazetted officers and 955 against non-gazetted officers and others in various departments, semi-government and autonomous bodies under government of Goa. What is shocking is that this is a gross violation of Central Civil Services (Classification, … Read more 15-16.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 35 POCSO courts to come up in Rajasthan  The state government has in principle agreed for setting up of 35 POCSO courts in the state. one POCSO court will be set up at each of the 33 district headquarters and two in the bigger districts of Jaipur and Jodhpur The government a few days … Read more 15-16.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Goa to have NIELIT centre   Assuring all support for the promotion of Goa as an IT destination, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday announced that the central government will set up a centre of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology in Goa.   Speaking as a … Read more 14.07.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN To avail govt schemes, 75,000 transgenders to get ID cards   Transgender Welfare Board will soon issue multi-purpose identity cards to about 75,000 transgenders in the state to help them avail of government schemes.   The person will have to give an affidavit stating that he or she is a transgender and provide age, … Read more 14.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs