July 2019

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Shimla to be awarded for its initiatives under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao   Union ministry for women and child development has commended Shimla district for its efforts to popularize Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. Shimla district had started a special drive, focussing on girls and women on the occasion of National … Read more 27.07.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP CM advocates policies for sustainable growth   Himachal Chief Minister advocated for formulating a holistic, inclusive and consistent development policy for sustainable development of Himalayan states.   He said that about 66 per cent geographical area of Himachal Pradesh is covered by forests and if ecologically viable and scientific silviculture practices … Read more 30.07.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     UAE keen to invest in food processing, tourism and infra in HP   UAE was looking at India for investment in food processing, logistics and infrastructure. He appreciated that currently India and UAE are doing 60 billion dollar trade and the UAE Government was endeavouring to make it to 100 billion … Read more 03.07.19 HimachalPradesh(HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan risks running out of water: Study   Rajasthan could reel under extreme water crisis in the coming years with the per capita water (PCW) availability going down from 2028 billion cubic metre (BCM) in 1951 to 637 BCM in 2016, state government figures say. The study prepared by the water resources department stated that during the said period, … Read more 28-29.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan still among top 4 states with high fertility rate: Niti   Rajasthan might have been praised by NITI Aayog for its efforts in improving health indicators but in population stabilisation efforts   The NITI Aayog report released recently shows that there is no change in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the state. It is still among the four states … Read more 12.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tourist inflow up 21% in 3 years in Rajasthan   Tourist arrivals in Rajasthan surged by 21% in last three years, making it a favoured destination for both domestic and international visitors.   Over 5.19 crore domestic and international tourists visited the state with a royal essence in 2018, an increase of nearly 90,000 visitors from 2016 … Read more 14-15.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal seeks Rs 1K crore for expansion of Kullu, Kangra airports   Himachal Pradesh has demanded Rs 1,000 crore for expansion of Kullu and Kangra airports for better connectivity within the state as well as for tourist destinations.   An investment of Rs 2500 crore was required for construction of new green … Read more 06.07.19 HimachalPradesh(HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government has launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme   The Rajasthan governmenthas launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme, a Police training program, for class 8 and 9 students . The training aims to curb rising adolescent delinquency and strengthen teenagers mentally and physically. Also, it aims to make the students aware of basic laws and legal procedures. All aspects of … Read more 21-22.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 90% immunisation in state: WHO   THE World Health Organization assessment for the year 2018-19 shows that Rajasthan had achieved 90% full immunization.   While the reports of the Pregnancy, Child Tracking and Health Services Management and Health Management Information System of the state government give the percentage of full immunization in the year … Read more 01.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Special cells to monitor rainwater harvesting   Based on the directions of the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Rajasthan will constitute rainwater harvesting cells in 111 cities and towns across 29 districts for effective monitoring.   According to the guidelines, the cell will monitor the extent of groundwater extraction and aquifer recharge. This information will be displayed at prominent … Read more 26.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs