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RAJASTHAN • Introduce course to celebrate Gandhi’s birth anniversary Governor Kalyan Singh has asked the universities to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary by introducing ‘Gandhi Vichar Darshan’ course. He said while speaking at the governor’s conference in Delhi on Tuesday. During his speech he gave a suggestion that Gandhi’s 150th anniversary can … Read more 03-04.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
GOA Zuari bridge to be closed from 6am-9am on Sunday The Zuari bridge will be closed on February 4 from 6am to 9am for all vehicular traffic. Ferry boats will be pressed into service between Cortalim and Agasaim to faciliate movement of vehicular traffic. Besides, traffic will be diverted via Borim bridge on NH 17-B, … Read more 06.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) 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. Parrikar is … Read more 07.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Goa scrutinising impact of Major Port Authorities Bill The state government is assessing the impact of the Major Port Authorities Bill 2016 on powers of various departments and local self-governing bodies, as the authority to be set up under it will have overriding powers to pursue development within port limits. The ports administration department, with the … Read more 08.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch nutrition mission To reduce the level of stunting, undernutrition, anemia and low birth weight in babies, the Centre has included 24 districts of Rajasthan in the first phase of National Nutrition Mission (NMM), which is expected to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhunjhunu on January 22. In the first phase, 315 … Read more 04.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
GOA Goa among 14 coastal economic zones The Centre has identified Goa as one of the 14 Coastal Economic Zones along India’s coastline under the Sagarmala programme. Refining, steel and food processing industries have been shortlisted as potential sectors whose growth will be targeted in Goa, using Mormugao port as the linkage port. The … Read more 09.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Two from Rajasthan get Padma Shri Narayan Das Maharajand Maharao Raghuveer Singh from Rajasthan have been awarded Padma Shri on January 26. Maharaj from Jaipur and Singh from Sirohi have been nominated for the award for excellence in social work and history, respectively. Seventy-five-year old Maharao Raghuveer Singh from Sirohi was awarded Padma Shri for … Read more 27.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
GOA Air quality in Goa’s urban areas worsens in 2017-18 High density of vehicles, inadequate monitoring system for checking vehicular emission and operation of condemnable vehicles is contributing to the deterioration of the air quality in the state’s major towns and cities, sources said. The air quality index values compiled by Goa State Pollution Control Board … Read more 05.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA It’s Nobel time in Goa this February Five nobel laureates will attend a mega international science event ‘Nobel Prize Series’ at Panaji from February 1 to February 3, 2018. The department of science and technology will organize the event in collaboration with department of biotechnology, ministry of science and technology, government of India and … Read more 27.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA State govt to arm traffic cops with 100 alcometers There will not be cheer for this move if you are among those who booze and drive and have a penchant for speed. The state government has cleared the traffic police proposal to procure 100 alcometers and fours laser speed radar guns to crackdown … Read more 16.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs