January 2019

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Theme-based tourist circuits on cards   The state government envisages to develop theme-based tourist circuits on the principles of high-tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an integrated manner with focus on needs and concerns of all stakeholders to enrich tourist experience and enhance employment opportunities.   The state has immense tourism potential … Read more 31.01.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Jobless in Rajasthan to get RS 3,000 a month dole from March 1   Rajasthan is one of the worst performers in terms of generating employment. According to the December 2018 report of the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in the state went up to 7.7% last year. … Read more 31.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Bovine Bill to be introduced in Himachal Assembly   The Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Friday gave its nod to the Bovine Breeding Bill, paving the way for its tabling in the state assembly.   The Himachal Pradesh Bovine Breeding Bill, 2019, will focus on improving the quality of bovines by regulating their … Read more 30.01.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sikar has 649 girls per 1,000 boys, worst in Rajasthan: Report   The recently released Central Registration System figures are contradictory to the figures released by the state. While the Centre has claimed that the state recorded an average SRB of 806 in 2016, the state had then claimed 939 girls had been born … Read more 30.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sikar has 649 girls per 1,000 boys, worst in Rajasthan: Report   The recently released Central Registration System figures are contradictory to the figures released by the state. While the Centre has claimed that the state recorded an average SRB of 806 in 2016, the state had then claimed 939 girls had been born … Read more 30.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Budget on Feb 9, session cut short in view of LS poll   Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the Budget for 2019-20 on February 9 which will be passed on February 18. This will be his second Budget.   The session, commencing with the … Read more 29.01.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government clears 4% quota for persons with disabilities   The state government on Thursday (January 24) approved four per cent reservation for persons with disabilities in government jobs and education.   In Rajasthan, persons with disabilities already enjoyed three per cent reservation in government jobs and education. It has now been increased from three … Read more 29.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government clears 4% quota for persons with disabilities   The state government on Thursday (January 24) approved four per cent reservation for persons with disabilities in government jobs and education.   In Rajasthan, persons with disabilities already enjoyed three per cent reservation in government jobs and education. It has now been increased from three … Read more 29.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Govt moots Rs 30-cr cattle de-worming project   Rural Development and Animal Husbandry Minister Virender Kanwar said the state government was mooting a de-worming project for all milch cattle in the state. Addressing a public gathering at Thana Khas village of Kutlehar, he said the project, estimated to cost Rs 30 crore, … Read more 27-28.01.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Panel submits report on farm loan waiver   The interdepartmental ministerial committee constituted to recommend the farm loan waiver model for Rajasthan has submitted its report to chief minister.   As far as the loan in the co-operative sector is concerned, it is not an issue as it is in the states purview, but … Read more 27-28.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs