August 2018

RAJASTHAN WB approves 2k cr for power reforms in Raj   World Bank (WB) has approved USD 250 million (approx Rs 1,717 crore) for second programmatic electricity distribution reform in Rajasthan. The reforms will help accomplish objectifies of Government of India’s ‘power for all’ campaign that aims to provide 24 hours electricity supply to each … Read more 08.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Hp forest dept prepares policy for salvage timber   The Himachal Forest department said it has formulated a new policy for salvage timber (dry standing, fallen and uprooted trees) which so far was considered as uneconomical lots.   As per the new policy, the salvage timber would be used for fuel and … Read more 04.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, students under RTE can file complaint online To ease out the problems of the students who are studying in various private schools of the state under the Right to education (RTE) benefit, department of education has launched an online portal. On this platform, the students can raise their complaints or the issue and … Read more 09.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 10 years saw more than 48k suicide cases in state: Study   There is need for the Rajasthan government to set up a crisis intervention centre to prevent suicides, which were more than 48,000 in the state from 2007 to 2017.   The need is to implement the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 in the … Read more 17.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        State has maximum mother milk banks in Asia   Rajasthan has the largest network of human milk banks in Asia, says the health department.   Rajasthan alone has 18 mothers’ milk banks run by the state government, which is more than China that has 17 mother milk banks. Apart from these 18 banks, … Read more 22.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Policy on quota for OBCs in varsities soon   The state government will formulate a policy for ensuring reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates in all educational institutions, including medical colleges and universities.   The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment was in the process of preparing a comprehensive policy … Read more 30.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Gavial count goes up in Chambal sanctuary   The Chambal Ghariyal Sanctuary of Kota is witnessing growth in the number of gavials, which were on the verge of extinction some years ago.     There has been a gradual rise in the nesting and population of gavials at Gudla over the last five years. … Read more 16.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more 05-06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State to get dry fodder production unit   Minister for Rural Development and Animal Husbandry Virender Kanwar said the National Dairy Development Board had agreed to provide funding of Rs 10 crore for setting up a dry fodder production unit in the state.   Kanwar, who recently led a delegation to Gujarat … Read more 11.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Seeking Rs 30 milk MSP, farmers submit memo   Farmers under the banner of the Himachal Kisan Sabha (HKS) submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister through the DC, Shimla, demanding Rs 30 per litre as support price for milk and putting all stops to the ongoing eviction drive against small … Read more 29.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs