August 2017

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan government mulls free e-mail for citizens.   The proposed facility is meant for beneficiaries of the Bhamashah scheme under which the state provides various benefits and subsidies to people.   People will be able to register for e-mail ID on the Rajasthan.in website where they will have to link their Bhamashah or Aadhaar identity. … Read more 20.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan government, HPCL ink pact to form joint venture company for Barmer refinery   HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited(HRRL), state government will have 26% and HPCL will have 74% of partnership.   With JV in place, the government is aiming to complete the construction work in four years.     a revised MoU with … Read more 18.08.17 & 19.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh   World Food India roadshow evokes good response in Himachal.   Over 200 industrialists and businessmen took part at the World Food India roadshow held here today which was organised to invite the state’s industrialists to participate in World Food India 2017 to be held in November in New Delhi.   The World Food India roadshow, organised … Read more 17.08.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   ·               Threatened bird species sighted in Rajasthan A threatened bird species has been spotted in parts of Rajasthan, including Kota, which are not its traditional habitat.   Bristled grassbird falls under the ‘vulnerable’ category of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.   Grasslands in Sonkhlia and Kota could have attracted the birds, … Read more 17.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh   Union health minister J P Nadda holding back AIIMS project: Virbhadra Singh   The issue of setting up of AIIMS in Bilaspur is heating up in the approaching election season in Himachal Pradeshwith both the Congress and the BJP often taking potshots at one another over it.   He claimed that the state government had … Read more 16.08.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Despite Rajasthan receiving 21% more rain, 12 districts still dry   As the third spell of the south-west monsoon has come to an end, the state has got 21% higher rain compared to 2016 till Sunday. Despite flood situation at many districts this year, 12 districts in the state have received deficit rainfall which is a matter of concern for these … Read more 16.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Despite Rajasthan receiving 21% more rain, 12 districts still dry   As the third spell of the south-west monsoon has come to an end, the state has got 21% higher rain compared to 2016 till Sunday. Despite flood situation at many districts this year, 12 districts in the state have received deficit rainfall which is a matter of concern for these … Read more 16.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh   Geologists find increase in rainfall pattern responsible for landslides Geologists researching on Himalyan region say that the main reasons for increase in landslides in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the increased rainfall after 2010, existence of weak rocks, sudden cloudbursts and increase in human population on slopes. Around 50 people died and many were left … Read more 15.08.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   State Level Independence Day Function – Chief Minister announced several important announcements of the Rajasthan Contact Helpline ‘181’.   Mrs Raje inaugurated the Rajasthan Contact Helpline ‘181’ as an innovative initiative to overcome the problems and problems of public and in a time-bound manner.   The State Government has given good governance to … Read more 15.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs