Nov 2018

GOA Soon, traffic sentinel to get own application   The traffic sentinel scheme, which enables citizens to report traffic violations via WhatsApp to authorities in Goa, is in the final stages of getting its own automated mechanism.   A registered user accumulates points for every violation that he or she reports on this number and … Read more 06.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) 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 Rajasthan Heritage :Phad Paintings   The folk style of Rajasthan’s paintings is divided into two styles. Phads and Pichwais.   Phad paintings are in the form of a scroll painted on a big canvas. These are made on cloth or walls and most popularly depict the story of the local hero-gods – Pabuji & Devnarayanji. … Read more 10-11.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Goa looks to Gujarat model to generate investment, industrial growth   With Goa struggling to attract investments and capture the attention of the international industry, the state has decided to emulate the Gujarat model.   Vibrant Goa Foundation will conduct exclusive road shows in 16 countries and 20 states of India to try and promote Goa … Read more 26.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA   Centre for excellence in HIV care will be set up by December 2019: Vishwajit Rane   The Goa government will set-up a centre for excellence in HIV care in December 2019.   According to minister, the government will come up with a new policy and grants from the state budget will be provided for various … Read more 30.11.18 Goa (GPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Rs 150 crore hit likely for tourism industry   Goa Citizens’ Action Forum, a forum of activists, has said that if there is ban on import of fish into Goa for six months, as announced by the government, the tourism industry will suffer to the tune of up to Rs 150 crore.   Due to a … Read more 19.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   ·        Rajasthan Heritage : Sun Temple Sun Temple of Ranakpur is a famous Sun or Surya temple well known as the Surya Narayan Temple. This 13th centry temple was rebuilt in 15th century after destruction. Sun temple is bilt with white lime stone in Nagara style with a delicate ornamented work.   Sun … Read more 12.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Goa’s fair price shops to soon start selling pulses   Pulses will soon be added to the list of rations at fair price shops in Goa. Until now, only rice, wheat and sugar could be availed by beneficiaries.   The civil supplies department has already shared with the Union government the quantity of pulses required … Read more 03-04.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA ·        Goa government launches e-bikes to boost sustainable tourism ð   Tourism minister Manohar Azgaonkar, and Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) chairperson Dayanand Sopte, launched electric bikes, or e-bikes, touted to be the first of their kind in the country, at an event in Panaji. ð  The e-bikes are equipped with state-of-the-art features like GPS trackers, battery-powered … Read more 10-11.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) 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