Nov 2018

RAJASTHAN Braille-enabled EVMs, voter slips for the first time in Rajasthan   For the first time in Rajasthan, at all the polling stations across the state, braille-enabled Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used for visually impaired people. Voter slips in braille script too would be provided to all the visually impaired voters during the … Read more 06.11.18 (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

GOA Govt set to act against ‘Goan’ luxury cars with outstation numbers   The state transport department has decided to crack down on the practice of owners of luxury cars registering their vehicles outside the state for road tax benefits. In pursuit of this, the department will start a 30-days special drive to have owners … Read more 05.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN RERA seeks state nod to make registration mandatory To control the unregulated property dealers’ functioning, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Rajasthan has sent a proposal to the state government seeking permission to make RERA registration mandatory. The proposal has been mooted to bring more transparency and professionalism in the sector. As per the RERA Act, to safeguard interests of consumers, registration … Read more 09.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA Power department to clear doubts over digital meters   Power minister said the government will continue installing digital electricity meters, but added that people’s doubts and apprehensions about over billing would be cleared by way of allowing those opposing the change to retain both the old and new meters to allow them to check … Read more 27.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Bengu Kisan movement – (started in 1921)   The main centre of the peasant movement of Bengu was Raita.   Earlier,this place was in Bhilwara, but it is currently in Chittorgarh district.     This movement ran at the time of Bangngu’s Zamidar Anoop singh.   Maharana of Mewar was Fateh Singh.   Reason … Read more 16.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA ·        Goa govt to set centre in excellence in HIV care ð  Goa government will soon set up centre of excellence in HIV care. Health minister Vishwajit Rane made the announcement while after attending Positive Power Summit 2018. ð  The government will come out with new policy and grants from state budget will be given to … Read more 29.11.18 Goa (GPSC) 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

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage : BLOCK PRINTING   Close to Jaipur is the small township of Sanganer, the name synonymous today with the finest block printed cottons. Some of the ‘Sanganeri chipas’ have moved to Jaipur and their colourful printed creations are widely available. Block printing is a finely developed art in other parts of Rajasthan … Read more 02.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

GOA   Goa falls short in setting up crime-tracking software   Despite Goa having jumped seven places to the 23rd spot in the usage of the crime and criminal tracking networking system (CCTNS) over the past year, a lot needs to be done where technical set-up of the system at local police stations is concerned. … Read more 02.11.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs