10-11.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) 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 10-11.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

09.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Soon, new landing system at Goa airport   The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to install a new instrument landing system at Goa international airport, Dabolim, while also sharing real-time flight data with the Indian Navy.   Additionally, the AAI will also share real-time flight data of Mumbai ATC with the Indian Navy, to … Read more 09.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs

08.06.18 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

05.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) 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

03-04.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Colleges allowed to increase seats by 10% Goa University’s (GU) academic council has given affiliated colleges blanket approval to increase the number of seats for their first year (FY) courses by 10%. This is the third straight year that GU has issued this approval, and is meant to enable colleges to accomodate more students.   The … Read more 03-04.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

03-04.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

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

17.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Hope for Goa’s biodiversity   There is wonderful wildlife news in India’s smallest state. Recently, this newspaper first reported that a family of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) has taken residence in Pilerne’s Saulem lake. This water body has been plagued by widespread garbage dumping, sewage, and the same menace of haphazard construction that blights … Read more 17.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

16.02.18 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

14.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Modicare inspired by Goa govt’s health scheme: Chief Minister   The Rs 5 lakh health insurance for 10 crore of the country’s poor population announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2018 Union Budget is modelled on Goa’s Deendayal Swastha Seva Yojana (DSSY), chief minister Manohar Parrikar said.   Parrikar said though the government’s decision to start … Read more 14.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

14.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Highlights of the Rajasthan budget 2018   Royalty exempted to carry out mining in many areas. Zero belt mining policy will be promoted.   GST will be reduced on Kota stone   Tax relief of Rs 650 crore given in the budget   No new taxes imposed in the current budget   District Lease … Read more 14.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs