31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh launches Zero Budget Natural Farming project to promote organic farming   Himachal Pradesh Government launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) projectto promote organic farming. It was launched by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur. The project aims to increase agriculture produce and the income of farmers by the year 2022. ZBNF is … Read more 31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

31.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        State plans startup exposure programme for students The state information technology and communications department plans to implement a ‘student startup exposure programme’ to help promote startups by college students.   The programme is aimed at increasing the chances of success of startups and will focus on exposure based skill-building to help entrepreneurs become … Read more 31.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

30.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Pawan Hans spreads wings, to launch service on 7 routes   Pawan Hans will connect seven new routes in Himachal Pradesh through helicopters under the regional air-connectivity scheme — UDAN-2 (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik).   The move will not only boost tourism in the hinterlands, but also provide business opportunities for … Read more 30.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

30.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN International spice conference in Jaipur from Feb 4-7   The third edition of international spice conference will be held at Jaipur from February 4 to 7.   Over 750 delegates from various countries, including representatives of international spice associations, policy makers, and farmers, are expected to participate in the four-day meet.   The central … Read more 30.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

28-29.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP to be under UDAN-2 soon, says CM   Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said to give more impetus to tourism and facilitate people, the state would be included in the second phase of Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Scheme as assured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   Under the second … Read more 28-29.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

28-29.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan inching closer to produce anti-cancer drug from olives   Agriculture department’s attempt to make use of olive for producing anti-cancer drugs has aroused hopes for cancer patients leading a painful life. After a report issued by Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bangal pointed out that olive fruit contains triterpenic acids (0.6% in a white crystalline solid), the agriculture … Read more 28-29.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

28-29.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan inching closer to produce anti-cancer drug from olives   Agriculture department’s attempt to make use of olive for producing anti-cancer drugs has aroused hopes for cancer patients leading a painful life. After a report issued by Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bangal pointed out that olive fruit contains triterpenic acids (0.6% in a white crystalline solid), the agriculture … Read more 28-29.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

27.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Chief Minister Launches ‘Shakti’ App For Women’s Safety   The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur launched the ‘Shakti’ appfor women’s safety in the state. The app, which comes with a panic button, was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Himachal Pradesh government. It would be available in … Read more 27.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

27.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Two from Rajasthan get Padma Shri   Narayan Das Maharajand Maharao Raghuveer Singh from Rajasthan have been awarded Padma Shri on January 26. Maharaj from Jaipur and Singh from Sirohi have been nominated for the award for excellence in social work and history, respectively.   Seventy-five-year old Maharao Raghuveer Singh from Sirohi was awarded Padma Shri for … Read more 27.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

26.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State weightlifter clinches gold in natl c’ship   Vikas Thakur has done the state proud by winning a gold medal in the 94-kg category in the 70th Men and 33rd Women Senior National Championship.   Vikas hails from Patnoun in Hamirpur and has already won a gold medal in the state ‘Olympics’ … Read more 26.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs