August 2019

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government launches new higher education model named RACE   A new higher education model launched in Rajasthan for distribution of faculties and movable assets among the government colleges at the district level to rationalize the availability of resources. The model will create a pool for sharing of facilities will benefit the colleges lacking infrastructure. Minister of … Read more 08.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     100 more trout farming units to come up   The government has proposed to construct 100 additional trout farming units besides fish ponds in 10 hectare for production of carp fish in the state this year to increase the production of trout to 1000 metric tonne by 2022.   This will … Read more 07.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more 07.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more 07.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     100 more trout farming units to come up   The government has proposed to construct 100 additional trout farming units besides fish ponds in 10 hectare for production of carp fish in the state this year to increase the production of trout to 1000 metric tonne by 2022.   This will … Read more 06.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan passes lynching, honour killing bills   The Rajasthan assembly passed a bill against mob lynching and another one against honour killings.   The Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 provides for life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh to convicts in cases of mob lynching involving the victim’s death.   The … Read more 06.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh government to boost fish farming   Himachal Pradesh government has chalked out an ambitious plan to promote fishery sector in a big way keeping in view the potential available in the perennial rivers for the fish production particularly the trout in the state. There is proposal to construct 100 additional … Read more 04-05.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan tops in ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ for 3rd time   For the third consecutive time, the state will be felicitated for its best practices, innovations, awareness generation, community engagement and improvement in sex ratio at birth, under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP). State’s department of women and child development will collect the award at … Read more 04-05.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Marriage top reason for migration to Himachal Pradesh   Himachal Pradesh has the highest migrant population from Punjab followed by Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand. Census 2011 data on migration released recently revealed that the highest number of migration to the state has taken place because of marriage while works and employment, education, business and moving with household … Read more 03.08.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt scheme to ensure beggar-free capital   Unlike previous occasions, this time the state government will ensure making Jaipur a ‘beggar-free capital’ by introducing a scheme, which will involve complete facilitation and rehabilitation package for the beggars. This will ensure skill development and alternative job opportunities for them.   The Rajasthan Rehabilitation of Beggars or Indigents … Read more 03.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs