August 2019

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

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Sept to be observed as ‘Poshan Maah’ in himachal   Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment, said September would be observed as the “Poshan Maah” (nutrition month).   People would be told about the importance of holistic nutrition.   Various activities would be organised during the month — from making people … Read more 24.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Package for film shooting in state soon   The state government will soon announce a package to attract filmmakers for shooting in Rajasthan.   The process of taking permissions for film shooting will be further simplified. If the major part of the film will be shot in the state, then the state government will … Read more 24.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH ·         Bill passed, 20 Acts repealed ð  The Vidhan Sabha today passed the Himachal Repealing Bill, 2019 to repeal 20 Acts despite stiff resistance by the Opposition who wanted it to be referred to the Select Committee. ð  Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said there was no justification in Opposition’s objection as they … Read more 25-26.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         State govt plans to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in Baran   ð  The state government is planning to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in the Sahariya dominated Baran district. ð  There is a plan to develop a tribal museum in Baran district where the traditional weapons, crafts, art and culture and lifestyle of Sahariyas will be … Read more 25-26.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         State govt plans to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in Baran   ð  The state government is planning to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in the Sahariya dominated Baran district. ð  There is a plan to develop a tribal museum in Baran district where the traditional weapons, crafts, art and culture and lifestyle of Sahariyas will be … Read more 25-26.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Pradesh wins three national awards under Poshan Abhiyan   Himachal Pradeshhas won three national awards under the Poshan Abhiyanwhich were given by Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani.   Himachal Pradesh was selected for three national awards including convergence and community mobilization, ICDS-CAS and overall excellence in Poshan Abhiyan. The state has received … Read more 23.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan ranks 1st in free medicine scheme implementation   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s flagship free medicine scheme secured the top position in the country in the ranking issued by the National Health Mission (NHM).   The NHM assessed the performance of the states on the basis of effective implementation of Drugs and Vaccine Distribution Management System (DVDMS), stock … Read more 23.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     ·         Bill soon to ensure growers are not fleeced: Minister ð  Only universal cartons would be used for packaging of apples from the next year as telescopic cartons are benefiting ‘ladanis and arthis’ (commission agents) and not the growers, Horticulture Minister Mahinder Singh told. ð  All the telescopic cartons which are … Read more 22.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan seeks UNICEF help for counselling parents   The health department has claimed that it has achieved 70% of target under measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in one month in the state. However, in some pockets, parents have refused to give their consent for vaccination of their kids. This has prompted the department to seek help of the UNICEF in … Read more 22.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs