August 2019

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Subtropical project to raise farm income   The state government has targeted the ADB-funded Rs1,688-crore project for development of subtropical fruits to double the income of farmers in the low-lying districts of the state, though nothing much has happened on the ground on this project.   Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded the … Read more 31.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   MoUs worth Rs 1,000 cr signed for solar plants   Two MoUs worth Rs 1,000 crore were signed between the state government and two companies for setting up solar plants here today.   One MoU worth Rs 600 crore was signed between the state government and M/s Renew Energy Pvt Ltd   … Read more 30.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jhalawar district bags first prize in population check   Jhalawar district has set an example for the state in population control. The district has won the prize for being best in population controlfollowed by Baran and Kota at an annual function on population stabilisation.   The health department is targeting to achieve total fertility rate at 2.1 … Read more 31.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN MSME Act: Rajasthan woos Karnataka investors   As part of a CII’s North India business delegation, Rajasthan made a strong pitch for investment by showcasing its new MSME Act on a roadshow in Karnataka.   The MSME Act allows companies to set up their units without prior approvals and clearances for three years. The reform initiative has found huge … Read more 30.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Barmer’s per capita income has risen by 650% in 10 years ð  10 years ago, Barmer made a tryst with its destiny as its desert terrain started gushing out crude oil. In the decade-long journey, it has not only changed the fortunes of the region, but also contributed immensely to the country’s energy security. … Read more 29.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     ·         India First Sky Cycling Park At a Height of 9000 Feet In Manali to Open Soon ð  Cyclists are often spotted on roads and mountains enjoying the ride, while they pedal away to glory. They will be spotted cycling through the skies of Himachal Pradesh. The main aim is to boost tourism and … Read more 29.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Centre releases Rs 1,660 crore pending funds under CAMPA to Himachal   Forest minister Govind Singh Thakur on Thursday informed that Government of India has released Rs 1,660 crore pending funds under CAMPA to the Himachal Pradeshwhich would be spent on various forestry activities in the state.   Govind Singh Thakur had raised various issues of … Read more 28.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 5,000 farmers apply for old-age pension scheme   The state government has started registering farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), an old-age pension scheme for all land holding small and marginal farmers (SMFs), through E-mitra. So far, 5,000 farmers have registered themselves under the scheme.   The registrations are being conducted through e-mitra centres in … Read more 28.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh passes Bill to stop religious conversion   State government passed the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill 2019 in the state assembly amid reservations expressed by the opposition members. As per the Bill, “no person shall convert or attempt to convert, either directly or otherwise, any other person from one religion … Read more 27.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Udaipur girl second from state to cross English Channel   GAURVI Singhvi, a girl from Udaipur, has become the second Rajasthani to cross the English Channel on August 23, according to the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation (CS&PF), one of the two organisations that ratify crossings.   The first Rajasthani to achieve this feat, … Read more 27.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs