nov 2019

GOA Goan expats can invest in agri projects Deputy chief minister Chandrakant Kavalekar encouraged Goan businessmen in Qatar to invest in organic agricultural projects in Goa while celebrating World Goa Day. Once export quality agricultural produce is ready in Goa, we will require packers, exporters and marketers to sell it in the world markets. If our own … Read more 19.11.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa to buy solar power from NTPC for next three years   The cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal for extending the power purchase agreement executed with M/s NTPC Vidyut Vypar Nigam Ltd (NVVNL) for purchase of solar power by three years.   Power minister Nilesh Cabral said that a lower rate of Rs … Read more 17-18.11.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to open 167 English schools from July 2020   The Rajasthan government has decided to open 167 English medium schools in an equal number of blocks from July 2020.   This year, the government had opened 33 English medium schools in each district headquarters. The schools were opened to celebrate the 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi … Read more 17-18.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Traffic cops seek nod for AI cameras for better management   The city traffic police have sought a nod for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cameras that can capture in one shot over 11 offences including driving without helmet, wrong-side driving, high-beam violation etc.   According to traffic police, a comprehensive survey of Jaipur’s major streets revealed that … Read more 16.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Students in Goa schools to get two breaks to drink water Following in the footsteps of states like Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, Goa too has issued instructions to schools to ring a short bell twice during school hours to signal a ‘water drinking break’ for students. The directives will be applicable from … Read more 16.11.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa wants Supreme Court mining review to be fast-tracked   The Goa government, which filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against the February 2018 order suspending mining operations in the state, has prayed for fast-tracking the hearing in the matter.   The state has submitted all the necessary data to convince the … Read more 15.11.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Habitats of Great Indian Bustards to be declared as conservation reserves   Seeking to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, the Union environment ministry has decided to declare their habitats as conservation reserves and asked power companies to consider placing high voltage lines under the ground as the birds have died after coming in contact with … Read more 15.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Soon, online payment for stamp duty: Cabral   After successfully starting a system for registration of sale deeds online, the government has been working to set up an online payment for stamp duty.   Currently, people registering their sale deeds have to separately buy stamp duty papers from a notified agency or bank; a time-consuming process. However, … Read more 14.11.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Museum to be set up at Rajasthan police headquarters   A museum depicting the history, antique documents and old uniforms of Rajasthan police will come up at the Police Headquarters (PHQ).   Apart from uniforms that changed over the years, different weapons from all districts will be brought to Jaipur for display at the museum.   The Rajasthan police was … Read more 14.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Goa to implement Motor Vehicle Act from Jan’   Transport minister Mauvin Godinho said the amended Motor Vehicle Act, which has provisions to impose higher penalties for traffic violations will be implemented from January 2020.   While the legislation has come into force in other parts of the country, the Goa government deferred its … Read more 13.11.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs