April 2019

INTERNATIONAL Russia has successfully tested Akademik Lomonosov   Russiahas successfully tested the world’s first floating nuclear power plant (NPP), Akademik Lomonosov. Reactors of the floating atomic block were launched in November 2018.  The tests confirmed the operational stability of the main and auxiliary equipment for the plant will be the world’s first fully commercial operational floating nuclear power … Read more 13.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Dudhsagar Dairy to get registered as multi-state co-op society   The Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Limited popularly known as Dudhsagar Dairy on Sunday resolved that it will register itself as a multi-state cooperative society.   The dairy’s management is arguing that it is procuring around 10 lakh litres milk per day from milk producers of Rajasthan. But since … Read more 13.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: 31% candidates are below 40 years of age   In the first phase of parliamentary elections in Rajasthan, only 31% of the 115 candidates in the fray are below 40 years of age.   Out 115 candidates in the fray for the 13 seats in the first phase of elections, only 36 are 40 or blow years … Read more 12.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     HP to assess damage to apple crop   To assess the losses suffered by the apple growers across Himachal Pradesh due to recent heavy hailstorms, state horticulture department has started the process through its regional officers.   Regional officers have been asked to assess the losses along with the officials of … Read more 12.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh HC directs environment ministry to release funds for wetlands   The high court has directed the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change to obtain necessary utilization certificate for the amount already released and to further release the balance amount followed by supervision and monitoring.   Union ministry had sanctioned a … Read more 11.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Goat milk a new source of income for tribal women   Cow milk, sometimes is difficult to digest, high in allergens and loaded with lactose that can wreak havoc on gastrointestinal tract. Goat milk, a nutrient-rich alternative that’s tasty, easy on the gut and far less inflammatory than regular cow’s milk.   Udaipur administration … Read more 11.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Pradesh celebrated 72nd Himachal Day on 15th April   Himachal Pradesh celebrated72nd Himachal Day on 15th April. Himachal Day is celebrated to commemorate its creation.    Before Independence:   The genesis of the Himachal Day Before independence, most of the areas of Himachal Pradesh was part of Punjab state and during that time this region … Read more 10.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Air pollution: Bhiwadi at 5, Jodhpur at 12 in world cities   Industrial hub in Alwar district, Bhiwadi was at the fifth place in the list of cities across world with the worst air pollution in 2018, according to a new study by Swiss-based company AirVisual and Greenpeace. Another city of the state, Jodhpur … Read more 10.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   MeT issued yellow weather warning for Himachal   The Meteorological Department issued a yellow weather warningfor rain in Himachal Pradesh. The weather department forecast thunderstorm with hail in isolated places of mid hills, including Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Solan and Sirmaur. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues colour-coded warnings to alert the public ahead … Read more 09.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Banasthali & BITS, Pilani score big in NIRF ranking   For the second year consecutively, Rajasthan University (RU) has failed to secure a position in the top 100 universities of the country. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2019, India Rankings were released by president Ram Nath Kovind recently.   RU scored poorly at academics, … Read more 09.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs