August 2018

RAJASTHAN Govt nod to Nandi Gaushalas, cost to be borne by agencies initially   The state government has given its approval to the establishment of Nandi Gaushala (shelters for stray bulls, bullocks and male calves) in each district of Rajasthan.   The idea behind the decision is to not just provide home to stray bulls, … Read more 24.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Gps-fitted radio collars for Sariska tigers soon   After the poaching of tiger ST-11 and disappearance of tigress ST-5, the Sariska Tiger Reserve administration decided to get six high quality radio collars fitted with global positioning system (GPS) by September first week, reserve officials said. These radio collars from Germany cost Rs 5 lakh … Read more 21.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Agri share goes down in GDP of state: study   The contribution of agriculture sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Rajasthan has come down from 28.93% in 2013 to 24.61% in 2017-18, revealed a report released by the Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society, a civil society organisation.   The … Read more 03.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Scheme for industry gets good response in Sirmaur   The Mukhyamantri Swabhlamban Yojana, launched in May this year by the Industries Department, has made a good beginning in Sirmaur district with 24 cases involving investment worth Rs 4 crore having been approved within one month.   The scheme, for which a budget … Read more 24.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP to develop ponds in villages   The ponds should be constructed after proper evaluation at such sites from where maximum benefit could be given to the people. He asked the department to prepare a plan for construction of ponds and concentrate on saturation of about five water sheds in first phase … Read more 05-06.07.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Now, autonomous body to decide curriculum of textbooks in Rajasthan  Rajasthan has formed an autonomous State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Udaipur, for writing content for state textbooks, curriculum design teachers’ training and research on subjects, especially modern and ancient sciences. The budget for SCERT will be given by the … Read more 23.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·        HP clears projects with investment of rs 1,429 cr   ð  The third meeting of State Level Single Window Monitoring and Clearance Authority (SLSWMCA) was held here on Thursday which approved 24 New and expansion proposals attracting an investment of Rs. 1,429 crore and providing employment opportunities to as many as … Read more 22.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP govt mulling regular check ups in schools   With an aim to diagnose early signs of drug abuse, Himachal Government is mulling to evolve a mechanism for regular medical checkups in schools of the state.   Due to greater pressure on the drug peddlers in the neighbouring states, the cases of … Read more 16.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN CM opens country’s biggest techno-hub in Jaipur   Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has inaugurated the Bhamashah Techno Hub in Jhalana Industrial Area of Jaipur.   Raje said the country’s biggest centre equipped with the ultra-modern technology will help around 700 entrepreneurs to work under one roof and realise their dreams.   The centre … Read more 18.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     World bank approves rs 929.89 crore for shimla’s water supply project   The World Bank has approved in principle a financial assistance of Rs 929.89 crore for a water supply and sewerage project for the state capital.   There are six sources of drinking water supply to Shimla town with a … Read more 31.08.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs