September 2019

GOA Goa: Universal helpline ‘112’ is launch-ready   The universal helpline number 112 was tested successfully and that it’s ready to be launched. Once done, current emergency numbers like 100 (for police), 101 (for fire) and 108 (for medical emergencies) will be a thing of the past, as all emergency services will be under one roof.   … Read more 14.09.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Rajasthan: Industrial draft policy bets big on making of electric vehicles ð  In a bid to take early bird advantage, the state government is planning to set up an electric vehicle research and manufacturing zone. As spelt out in the new draft industrial policy, the government will also offer financial incentives to encourage … Read more 20.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA Centre asked to provide 50% funds for National Games to be held in Goa   Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that the state has asked the Centre to provide 50 per cent of the funds required for the organisation of the National Games. Sports minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said that the National Games launch event would be held in … Read more 25.09.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA ·         State likely to get its own skill institute ð  The Union ministry of skill development is considering a proposal aimed at setting up a skill institute in Goa. ð  A committee will be formed comprising the skill development secretary, officials of various departments and the chairperson of the National Skill Development Corporation to … Read more 20.09.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA State asked to create books with regional folk tales for schoolkids   Goa education officials have been asked to collaborate with the state council of educational research and training (SCERT) and prepare local booksfor the state’s libraries to promote regional folk tales among schoolkids.   The Centre had last year given Goa a grant of … Read more 12.09.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA ·         Goa records 26% deficit in GST, Centre to compensate ð   Chief minister Pramod Sawant  said that there is 26 per cent deficit in the Goods and Service Tax (GST) collection in the state. He said that the state government has asked the central government to extend its compensation scheme for GST for three more years. ð  … Read more 26.09.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA ·         Goa Food Security Commission to be implemented soon ð  Goa will see the formation of a Goa Food Security Commission, after rules for the body were notified by the state government on Thursday. The body will monitor implementation of provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013. ð  The commission will be headed by a … Read more 13.09.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan gets 34% higher rainfall than 2018   The state so far has received an average rainfall of 419.67 compared to 396.26 mm received till August 29, 2018. As monsoon will continue for at least one more week many places in the state are going to receive more rains compared to what they had … Read more 05.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to have separate budget for children’s welfare   The Rajasthan government will have separate integrated budget for children in the 2020-21 annual budget.   Every government department will have to specify how much will they spent from the total allocated budget for the welfare of children up to 18 years and under which head, … Read more 21.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

GOA ·         Goa University to review choice based credit system for colleges ð  In April 2020, it will be three years since the choice based credit system (CBCS) was implemented by Goa University for BA, BSc, BCom and other general stream graduate programmes in affiliated colleges. As the first batch of students graduate under the system, GU has decided … Read more 17.09.19 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs