Dec 2018

RAJASTHAN ·      Rajasthan Culture : Walar Dance Walar dance of Rajasthan is a beautiful and enthusiastic tribal dance performed particularly by women’s. Walar is an important dance of a Rajasthani tribe – Garasia. Known to be a prototype of famous Ghoomar danceof Rajasthan, it also involve simple circular movements of dancers on beats. It is believed that … Read more 05.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH ·        Manali to reclaim Beas river land for 2,500-vehicle parking ð  In a move to decongest the tourist town, Manali will reclaim land from the Beas to construct a parking lot for over 2,500 vehicles. ð  Given the hectic construction activity and vehicle density on its roads, there is hardly any space left … Read more 23-24.12.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 41% choose NOTA, number dips since last assembly polls in Rajasthan There were only 1.41 per cent who voted for NOTA this time while in last assembly elections there were 1.93 per cent voters who chose the option. Among 3,12,800 postal ballots received, only 0.8 per cent (2,622) went for NOTA. However,  more than … Read more 12.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     ·        Himachal Pradesh assembly passes strict NDPS Bill ð  The Himachal Pradesh assembly on y passed a stringent NDPS Bill2018 with amendments, making all offenses under the NDPS Act a non-bailable. The Bill also does not provide any relaxation in cannabis cultivation or use, which was a major point of contention raised by some … Read more 11.12.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Centre gives nod to 3 more Eklavya schools   The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has approved an additional amount of Rs 67.70 crore, besides Rs 43 crore, received during the current financial year along with three Eklavya schools.   Three additional Ekalvya Model Residential Schools were sanctioned by the Ministry on December … Read more 30-31.12.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Dilwara & Ranakpur Jain Temples   Dilwara Temples   The Dilwara Temples are located about 2.5 kilometers from Mount Abu. There are 5 Dilwara Templesin Rajasthan namely, the Vimal Vasahi, Pithalhar, Mahaveer Swami, Luna Vasahi and Khartar Vasahi. They are dedicated to Jain Tirthankars. They were constructed in 11th and 13th centuries AD. All … Read more 27.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN GSI to use NASA-developed tech to locate minerals in Rajasthan   The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is going to use ultra-modern remote-sensing technology developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the first time in India to map surface mineralogy.   An MoU was signed with Geoscience Australia as a part … Read more 01.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Bikaner state set up first legislative assembly   Before the Rajasthan legislative assembly came into existence in 1952 in independent India, erstwhile Bikaner state had the first functioning legislative assembly, which was set up in 1913. Maharaja Ganga Singh announced the parliamentary form of government in 1911 to mark the 25th anniversary of his rule. It was among … Read more 13.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     State to form core group to mitigate landslides   Every year, the state witnesses major landslides, causing loss of life and damage to property, fields, roads and infrastructure.   Like earthquake and floods, the risk of landslides could be mitigated through a combination of structural and non-structural measures, the National Disaster … Read more 01.12.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN MLA LAD scheme spend increases in election year   With the assembly elections in Rajasthan this year, nearly 62 per cent of the total funds released have been spent under the MLA local area development scheme in 2018-19 (up to November) , according to a rural development department record. It is also worth noting that out … Read more 19.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs