July 2019

RAJASTHAN 90% immunisation in state: WHO   THE World Health Organization assessment for the year 2018-19 shows that Rajasthan had achieved 90% full immunization.   While the reports of the Pregnancy, Child Tracking and Health Services Management and Health Management Information System of the state government give the percentage of full immunization in the year … Read more 01.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan risks running out of water: Study   Rajasthan could reel under extreme water crisis in the coming years with the per capita water (PCW) availability going down from 2028 billion cubic metre (BCM) in 1951 to 637 BCM in 2016, state government figures say. The study prepared by the water resources department stated that during the said period, … Read more 28-29.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Goa govt seeks new dates for holding National Games   The Goa government is not in a position to host the National Games in November this year and has requested the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to allot fresh dates in May 2020.   Notably, the IOA had recently fined the Goa government for frequently … Read more 26.07.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Classes V, VI get QR coded textbooks for 1 subject each   Laying emphasis on making education more interactive, a revised textbook each for classes V and VI has been introduced this year by the directorate of education (DoE), in which lessons are accompanied by a QR code. Students can scan the QR code … Read more 18.07.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa government invokes ESMA for 6 months to prohibit strike in transport services   The government of Goa has issued an order invoking the Essential Services Maintenance Act(ESMA) to prohibit strike in any form in all transport services for the carriage of passengers or goods by land or water in the state of Goa with … Read more 31.07.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan still among top 4 states with high fertility rate: Niti   Rajasthan might have been praised by NITI Aayog for its efforts in improving health indicators but in population stabilisation efforts   The NITI Aayog report released recently shows that there is no change in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the state. It is still among the four states … Read more 12.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA One-stop app for info on disability rights   Persons with disabilities have reason to be optimistic as an app curated just for them will keep them updated on the latest government schemes and job opportunities.   The chatbot can be be used by both visually-impaired and hearing-impaired people. Through it, they can access state-wise … Read more 25.07.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Govt to begin public consultations on coastal plan from July 19   After facing flak for the controversial draft coastal zone management plan (CZMP), the state government is likely to hold public consultations f to address issues raised by the public. As per the dates finalised by the environment department, the consultations will begin … Read more 10.07.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Cultural marks policy from this academic year   Art and culture minister Govind Gaude said that the cultural marks policy would be implemented from this academic year in all institutions.   The government would amend the cultural policy to add cultural marks in it. The government has drafted the cultural policy for the state and approved it.   … Read more 30.07.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Green study on for dredging of two rivers   The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Dona Paula, is carrying out an environment impact assessment (EIA) study on the proposed dredging at the mouth of the Galgibaga and Talpona rivers in Canacona.   Following the flash floods in October 2009 in Canacona, both rivers, Galgibaga and … Read more 24.07.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs