oct 2017

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan is the first state to incorporate skill development program in higher education   Rajasthan became the first state in the country to incorporate skill development programme in higher education. The Indhra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)in collaboration with state’s Department of College Education prepared 16 courses for entrepreneurship and skill development for colleges in the state. Under … Read more 12.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan conducts free heart surgeries of 1,002 kids in 3 years   Rajasthan has achieved a rare feat of conducting free heart surgeries of 1,002 children from 2014 to till date. Health department has now empanelled 10 more new hospitals for conducting heart surgeries. Among those 1,002, there were children whose parents were unable … Read more 18.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·               State govt begins process to invoke RAJPASA in Barmer crude oil theft The state government has initiated the process for invoking provisions of RAJPASA (Rajasthan Prevention of Antisocial Activities Act, 2006) in the high profile Barmer crude oil theft case.   Rajasthan Prevention of Antisocial Activities Act, 2006, provides for preventive detention of … Read more 17.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Chirayu programme launched in 8 dists   The need to reduce infant mortality rate (IMR) rapidly has prompted health department to target where it is needed the most. It has decided to focus more on saving lives of under-28 days children as majority of infants (under one year) die before they complete four weeks … Read more 07.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Power production drops o 2,900MW in Raj on low coal supply   Power generation at four thermal power stations with a combined capacity of 4,940 MW in Rajasthanhas dropped to 2,900 MW due to shortage of   Only 11 units out of 19 units are working at the four thermal power stations, which have reduced … Read more 11.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Gulab Bagh in Udaipur to house Rajasthan’s first bird park   A part of heritage park Gulab Baghis undergoing a transformation. It will soon house the state’s first bird parkwith a variety of local and scheduled species.   Gulab Bagh is being converted into an exclusive bird park.   The project comprises a water bird area, … Read more 05.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi was country’s most polluted city on Diwali day   Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi, which is infamous for its smoke-emitting industries, has now has got the dubious distinction of being the most polluted city in the country. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a report on Diwali mentioning ambient air quality which has revealed pollution level in … Read more 22-23.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan role model for green buildings in India: Minister   Green buildings, which enhance productivity and health, have become popular and led to the proliferation of green building norms across the world. This was discussed at the three-day international conference, the 15th edition of the Green Building Congress 2017, which began on Thursday in the city. … Read more 08.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs