February 2019

RAJASTHAN Health dept plans to restart drive to stabilise rising population   The health department plans to restart Janmangal Karyakram (JMK), a programme to stabilise increasing population, in the state.   Under JMK, a couple of a village (husband and wife) is selected as Janmangal couple , who interact with the other married couples of … Read more 08.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Bovine bill to be introduced in Himachal Assembly   The Himachal Pradesh cabinet Friday gave its nod to the Bovine Breeding Bill.   The Himachal Pradesh Bovine Breeding Bill, 2019 will focus on improving the quality of bovines by regulating their breeding activities including use of breeding bulls for production of bovine … Read more 07.02.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt launches ‘Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal’   Rajasthan School Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasara  launched ‘Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal’ for students from classes 9 to 12.   The portal aims to provide career guidance with information on entrance examinations, scholarships and employment-oriented courses.   It is a big step of the government towards providing employment-oriented … Read more 07.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Theme-based tourist circuits to be developed in HP: CM   Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the State Government envisages to develop theme based tourist circuits on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an integrated manner.   The Chief Minister said that tourism in Himachal Pradesh … Read more 06.02.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Khatipura to be developed as satellite station soon   The rail budget for 2019-20 has paved way for Khatipura railway station which would be developed as sub-urban railway station. This is going to be a major boon to decongest the Gandhi Nagar and Jaipur junction railway station. Apart from this, rail budget has also made provision … Read more 06.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·         Cabinet clears quota for poor ð  The Cabinet, which has agreed in-principle to implement 10 per cent reservation for EWS of the general category,  decided to implement the quota in jobs and educational institutions and discussed the final modalities. An announcement is expected in the Budget. INTERNATIONAL   ·         US to … Read more 05.02.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, defence classes in Rajasthan schools   Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Board has decided to coordinate with the state education department to hold defence classes in schools to encourage students to join the Indian armed forces.   The classes are likely to be half-an-hour long daily in government schools. The board claims they are working on making a … Read more 05.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Fagli Utsav begins in Lahaul-Spiti   The five-day Fagli Utsav began in Lahaul-Spiti last evening and will continue till February 9. The festival is being celebrated with traditional fervour, depicting the rich cultural heritage of the district.   Fagli Utsav is celebrated to express gratitude towards local deities.   The festival, locally … Read more 03-04.02.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Global Stonemart 2019   Stonemart is the largest exhibition of stone industry in the country organized by Centre for Development of Stones, FICCI and RIICO. This year seven countries like Turkey, China, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Spain and Taiwan and 16 states from India are participating the event.   Rajasthan Mineral Policy was released in … Read more 03-04.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Global Stonemart 2019   Stonemart is the largest exhibition of stone industry in the country organized by Centre for Development of Stones, FICCI and RIICO. This year seven countries like Turkey, China, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Spain and Taiwan and 16 states from India are participating the event.   Rajasthan Mineral Policy was released in … Read more 03-04.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs