Nov 2018

GOA Goa among 3 international venues to exhibit Souza’s works   In a move that’s sure to bring cheers to the Goan art fraternity, Sunaparanta, Altinho, is one of three internationalvenues that will exhibit works of renowned Goan artist Francis Newton Souza. On display will be artworks from Souza’s early artistic career, from the 1940-50s period.   … Read more 24-25.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        Rajasthan might be no.1 jeera producer ð  By November last week, cumin acreage in Gujarat stands 36% lower at 1.22 lakh hectares as against 1.91 lakh hectares in the same period last year. ð  On the contrary, Rajasthan has witnessed 24% increase in sowing area at 3.1 lakh hectares as compared to 2.5 … Read more 24-25.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Tourism, infrastructure work help Goa outpace national fuel demand   Growth in fuel consumption in the tiny state of Goa outpaces the national average as tourism and rapid infrastructural development feeds the demand for diesel and petrol. A slew of infrastructure projects taken up by the Manohar Parrikar-led government and the Centre has boosted demand for transport and … Read more 23.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government targets to eradicate malaria from Rajasthan by 2022   Rajasthan eyes to achieve zero indigenous case of malaria by 2022.   In the state, more than 3,000 cases of malaria have reported till date this year. However, for the past two years, no death due to malaria has reported from the state. In 2016, last death … Read more 23.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Soon, just click for solar power connections   Consumers keen to adopt green energy but, worried about their applications getting stuck in bureaucratic procedures, will soon be able to lay those apprehensions to rest.   A single window clearance portal for grid connected rooftop solar installations has been developed for consumers in Goa by … Read more 22.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government targets to eradicate malaria from Rajasthan by 2022   Rajasthan eyes to achieve zero indigenous case of malaria by 2022. Malaria, once a common fever, is still contributing not only to mortality and morbidity but imposes economic burden on the people. In the state, more than 3,000 cases of malaria have reported till date this year. … Read more 22.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA In Goa, 31.7% of government primary schools run by single teacher   In 31.7% of government primary schools in Goa, there is a single teacher instructing students from Classes I to IV, according to the latest data of U-DISE (Unified District Information System for Education) released for the academic year 2016-17.   Goa has the second highest percentage … Read more 21.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN     Fairs in News : Pushkar Fair   Pushkar Fair is one of the most famous and oldest fairs in India where the visitors can witness myriads of the color of Indian culture. The fair, famously known as ‘Pushkar Mela,’ is primarily celebrated to glorify the Kartik Purnima Festival, which takes place during … Read more 21.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Goa to get three more citizen service centres   In line with an earlier announcement to start six common service centres (CSCs) in the state by the end of the year, Info-Tech Corporation has initiated the process to set up three more CSCs, specifically in Mapusa, Sanguem and Honda. The department of information and technology set up … Read more 20.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 10 years on, Gurjar quota issue remains unsolved Reservation is being granted by the governments in power. Rajasthan, currently, has some 50 per cent reservation that includes 21 per cent for OBCs, 16 per cent for SCs and 12 per cent for STs and 1 per cent for MBC. Despite violent agitations, long drawn … Read more 20.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs