july 2018

RAJASTHAN MJSA-Very less political donation in scheme   The crowd-funded project, Mukhya Mantri Jal Swalamban Abhiyan received least donations from political institutions in the first two phases — 0.007 per cent in Phase-i and 0.2 per cent in Phase-ii.   In other words, of the total ₹35.76 crore the MJSA received in Phase-i from different … Read more 22-23.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN AntaraRaj app launched to track use injectable contraceptive in state   The National Health Mission (NHM) Rajasthan has innovatively used Information Technology in the health systems to track the use of Antara, an injectable contraceptive.   Rajasthan is the top performing state in the country when it comes to the use of Antara; it … Read more 21.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   MiG 21 fighter Jet crashed in Himachal Pradesh   Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 fighter jet which was on a routine sortie, crashed in Patta Jattian village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district after taking off from Pathankot air base. Squadron Leader Meet Kumar, who was flying the MiG-21 aircraft died in the accident. The MiG-21 jets were inducted into IAF in1963 and … Read more 21.07.18 Himachalpradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Green campaign along Shimla railway track from August 1   In an effort to get the extension for the prestigious heritage tag from Unesco for the 96-km-long Shimla-Kalka track, a High Court body has roped in eco-warriors of the Territorial Army, 2,000 schools, panchayats, the Railways and forests to launch a green … Read more 20.07.18 Himachalpradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN IIT creates tech to treat water with sunlight and Rajasthani clay   IIT Jodhpur has come up a low-cost and environment friendly technology for treating contaminated water by using Rajasthani clay and sunlight.   This technology can be used to treat contaminated water containing textile industry effluents, which is a major problem in Western … Read more 20.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN IIT creates tech to treat water with sunlight and Rajasthani clay   IIT Jodhpur has come up a low-cost and environment friendly technology for treating contaminated water by using Rajasthani clay and sunlight.   This technology can be used to treat contaminated water containing textile industry effluents, which is a major problem in Western … Read more 20.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Industry in a fix over govt’s new job norm   The state government’s move to enhance the mandatory employment quota for the Himachalis from 70 to 80 per cent in the state’s industry has set the alarm bells ringing for investors. This was especially so as the government proposed to implement this … Read more 19.07.18 Himachalpradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Adopt a Heritage – Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’     The ‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. Under the scheme, the government invites entities, including public sector companies, private sector firms … Read more 19.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Adopt a Heritage – Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’     The ‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. Under the scheme, the government invites entities, including public sector companies, private sector firms … Read more 19.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Nod to mushroom cultivation, water conservation projects   The Union Government has approved projects worth Rs 1,131.87 for the state, said Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur who was on a two-day tour to New Delhi for coordinating with various ministries regarding various development projects.   These include Rs 708.87-crore water conservation project … Read more 18.07.18 Himachalpradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs