July 2019

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Smartshala in 10,661 schools   CM Jai Ram Thakur launched Sampark Smartshala English and Maths Programme under Samagra Shiksha Himachal. He said the major objective of the scheme was to ensure the provision of quality education.   The government has taken a strategic approach to education with a combination of academic and … Read more 31.07.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Roaring Rajasthan: Tiger count up 115%   Rajasthan’s tiger population has grown by 115% in the last 12 years, says ‘Status of Tigers in India-2018’ report which was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on International Tiger Day.   With 69 tigers, the state stands ninth in the predatory feline population across the country. Madhya Pradesh … Read more 31.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] 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

RAJASTHAN ·         Govt plans to amend Act to ensure life term for food adulteration ð  The Rajasthan government plans to amend the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act to make the provision of life imprisonment penalty against those found guilty of food adulteration. ð  The government also plans to make food adulteration a nonbailable offence and … Read more 30.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Special grants sought for 10 Himalayan states from Centre   The Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), a civil society group, has sought “special grants” for 10 Himalayan states from the Centre.   NITI Aayog constituted Himalayan State Regional Council (HSRC) in November 2018, but not a single meeting has been held so … Read more 28-29.07.19 Himachal Pradesh (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 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

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

RAJASTHAN State to bring bill against terrorism, organised crime   In order to ensure effective action against smuggling of drugs and narcotics and other serious crimes, the state government will soon bring Rajasthan Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill.   CM said, to handle the challenge of drug smuggling, the state and Centre have many … Read more 27.07.19 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