April 2019

RAJASTHAN Rs 350-crore flyovers to unclog Jaipur-Kishangarh stretch   The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will undertake a Rs 350-crore project to unclog the Jaipur-Kishangarh stretch. The authority has decided to construct flyovers on the route including Mahapura, Bhankrota, Mahindra SEZ, Mehla, Kamla Nehru Nagar and Bandar Sindri.   The Jaipur-Ajmer highway is the main national highway which connects Udaipur, Mumbai, … Read more 19.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily 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

INTERNATIONAL World Veterinary Day 2019 is observed on 28th April   The World Veterinary Day 2019is observed on 28th April. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society. The theme for the day is the Value of Vaccination. The day is initiated by the World Veterinary Association. The World Veterinary Association (WVA)will … Read more 27.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Himachal Pradesh Culture : Folk Songs of Himachal Pradesh   Himachal Pradesh has its own identity for its rich culture of music and dance. It is the integral part of the life of Himachalis. There is no classical form of music in this state but plenty of folk music can be … Read more 18.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

  HIMACHAL PRADESH     Mental Health Authority constituted   The state government constituted the State Mental Health Authority, under the Mental Health Care Act.   The Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary (Health) will be the chairman of the authority. The special or joint/deputy/under secretary of the Health and Social Welfare Department; director, health … Read more 17.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   River pollution: NGT forms central monitoring panel   To check river pollution, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a central monitoring committee to undertake a national initiative to make rivers pollution free. It will comprise a senior representative of Niti Aayog, secretaries, ministries of water resources, urban development, environment, forest and climate change, director … Read more 05.04.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Tunic (Angrakhi)   Tunic: It was called an Angrakshi till the Guptas period.   The Apbransha form of Angrakshak is called Angrakhi.   The rural people wear white tunics, it is also called bugtari in the rural language.   The tunic with Enamel creeper was very popular in Rajasthan.   There … Read more 03.04.19 (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

INTERNATIONAL World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April   World Intellectual Property Day observed across the globe on 26 April.   Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names and images used in commercial activities.   The day is observed across the world to spread awareness about the … Read more 26.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

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