july 2018

RAJASTHAN State not able to implement Centre’s Ayushman Bharat   Rajasthan has expressed its inability to implement the Centre government’s Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Scheme (AB-NHPS) citing lack of time to migrate from the state-run Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana (BSBY).   AB-NHPS aims to provide ₹5 lakh health insurance cover per family. It has … Read more 08-09.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Smart City Expo India to be held in Jaipur   Smart City Expo India will attract Governments, Policy makers, Large corporates, Entrepreneurs and dignitaries from Public and Private firms from across the globe.   Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), in collaboration with Quantela, announced the hosting of “Smart City Expo India, Jaipur 2018” event in … Read more 07.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh banned use of thermocol cutlery   Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakurhad announced the ban on the World Environment Day on June 5, but it was observed that it was still in use. The Himachal Pradesh government recently issued fresh notification banning use of thermocol cutlery including cups, plates, glasses, spoons or any … Read more 07.07.18 Himachalpradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH • Rs 150-crore plan to boost floriculture  The state government has chalked out a Rs 150-crore five-year plan to boost floriculture in the state.  The government was providing incentives to farmers, encouraging them to adopt the lucrative venture under the newly launched Himachal Pushp Kranti Yojana. A sum of Rs 10 … Read more 06.07.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN • Rajasthan No.1 in water conservation  NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at first place among states in water conversation as it registered a significant increase in the level of groundwater.  The water level has increased in the state due to water conservation structures built under Chief Minister’s Jal Swawlamban Abhiyaan programme. Also, … Read more 06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN • Rajasthan No.1 in water conservation  NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at first place among states in water conversation as it registered a significant increase in the level of groundwater.  The water level has increased in the state due to water conservation structures built under Chief Minister’s Jal Swawlamban Abhiyaan programme. Also, … Read more 06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN No expenditure on environmental awareness in last 3 years: Report   The state environment department has not spent a single rupee on environmental awareness and improvement in the last three years. According to the state environment department’s annual progress report (2017-18), the last expenditure on environmental awareness and improvement was done in 2013-14 when … Read more 05.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Conference of States Power Ministers held at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh   The Conference was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh. About Conference1) issues including 100 per cent household electrification (under Saubhagya scheme) by December, 2018. 2) UDAY performance assessment, 3) Shifting to … Read more 05.07.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Conference of States Power Ministers held at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh   The Conference was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh. About Conference 1) issues including 100 per cent household electrification (under Saubhagya scheme) by December, 2018. 2) UDAY performance assessment, 3) Shifting … Read more 04.07.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Centre’s advice, surplus stock behind school milk scheme   The free milk scheme for government school students in Rajasthan was in line with the Centre’s advice to states to utilise surplus stocks of milk, though it was launched ahead of assembly elections due by the year-end.   Chief minister Vasundhra Raje launched the Annapurna … Read more 04.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs