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The Green Revolution was initiated in the 1960’s to address the issue of malnutrition in the developing world. The technology of the Green Revolution involved bio-engineered seeds that worked in conjunction with chemical fertilizers and heavy irrigation to increase crop yields. Green Revolution was largely confined in wheat crop and in northern India such … Read more Green Revolution and its impact on major crops of India
RAJASTHAN 5 sites in Rajasthan among 100 monuments under Adarsh scheme Archaeological Survey of India has declared 100 famous monuments in the country as Adarsh monuments in which five are in Rajasthan. On the demand and suggestions of tourists visiting these sites, ASI has started working on the plan for developing these sites and increasing … Read more 08.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
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
GOA Government to spend Rs 300 crore to procure quality mobile toilets: Parrikar Stating that the government will spend Rs 300 crore in procuring quality mobile toilets having a biodigester system, chief minister Manohar Parrikar said that his endeavour would be to ensure that no house remains without a toilet by October 2. Each … Read more 08.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
Migration of Goa From ancient to modern Age, from inhabited to globalized world, immigration has been a development by itself. Goans are migrating before, throughout and once colonial times. Consistent with the available data Goans listed in East Africa within the tenth century that shows that they were actually seafarers and intercontinental movers. Later on, … Read more Migration of Goa for Goa PSC
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan gets its fourth liquor-free village Through a referendum, the villagers voted to shut a decade-old liquor shop in Foga. With over 97% votes going against the shop, the verdict was crystal clear. The polling was organised by the excise department. Only 46 votes were polled in favour of the liquor shop, and 30 votes … Read more 23.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
Wahabi Shah Abdul Aziz & Saiyed Ahmad Raebarelvi. Objective was to reform the Muslim Movement society& convert ‘Dur-ul-Harb’ (Non-Islamic community) into ‘Dar-ul-Islam’. Origianlly the movement was started in Arabia by Muhammad Ibn-Aba-e-Wahid. Its main centre was Patna, Sittana (NW province). Kuka Bhai Ram Singh (Disciple of Bhai Balak Singh). It is also called … Read more Major Armed Uprising
RAJASTHAN 650 ‘rakshaks’ to protect girl child in Rajasthan. Waking up to the issue of safety and protection of girl child, the health department has trained 650 ‘rakshaks’ to spread the message with the slogan, ‘Daughters are precious’, in the state. Rajasthan, which is in a group of seven states with the lowest sex … Read more 08.11.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan colleges told to install Vivekananda statues in campus State higher education departmenthas directed government colleges to install statue of Swami Vivekananda in their campuses to inspire students. Recently, a circular was issued asking individuals and student union representatives to fund the statues. Rajasthan has 219 government colleges, most of which lack basic infrastructure like classrooms … Read more 02.11.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN · Rajasthan not following Centre’s order on speed governors ð Rajasthan is one of the states where accidents have increased while in southern states such as Karnataka, they have gone down, says a member of National Road Safety Council (NRSS) who visited state recently. ð They have blamed non-implementation of ‘speed limit device’ (SLD) … Read more 21.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs