July 2019

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

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Himachal Pradesh forest dept achieves target of planting 25 lakh saplings   The Himachal Pradesh (HP) forest department achieved its target of plantation of 25 lakh trees on the fifth and concluding day of Van Mahotsava campaign in the state.   The campaign was organized in all the twelve districts of the state on 727 identified sites. … Read more 25.07.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Groundwater in Rajasthan fell by 62.70%, reveals study   ð  With the PHED digging up more tube wells in the city, serious concerns are being raised about the level of groundwater. ð  As per a decadal average study conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) on 928 stations in the state, Rajasthan is facing a … Read more 25.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Kalraj Mishra takes oath as Governor of Himachal Pradesh   Former Union Minister Kalraj Mishra took oath as the new Governor of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla. Kalraj Mishra replaced Acharya Devvrat, who has been shifted to Gujarat.   Kalraj Mishra is an Indian politician andHe is also the former Cabinet Minister of … Read more 24.07.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN UPSC pre-qualifiers to get free hostel, food   Students qualifying the preliminary round of the Union Public Service Commission exam can now get free hostel, food, study material, coaching and library facilities as per a recent circular issued by the Rajasthan institute of cooperative education and management (RICEM). RICEM is a training institution promoted … Read more 24.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN UPSC pre-qualifiers to get free hostel, food   Students qualifying the preliminary round of the Union Public Service Commission exam can now get free hostel, food, study material, coaching and library facilities as per a recent circular issued by the Rajasthan institute of cooperative education and management (RICEM). RICEM is a training institution promoted … Read more 24.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State plans to install quake early warning system   The Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System could help in mitigating the seismic hazards as Himachal lies in seismic zone IV and V.   Himachal might install earthquake sensors in different parts which would detect earthquake activities in real time. The warning might be … Read more 23.07.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Makrana Marble used for Taj Mahal is now ‘Global Heritage Stone Resource’   Marble from Makrana in Rajasthan is now Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR), as confirmed by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), an international non-governmental organisation devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology.   The GHSR designation … Read more 23.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Makrana Marble used for Taj Mahal is now ‘Global Heritage Stone Resource’   Marble from Makrana in Rajasthan is now Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR), as confirmed by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), an international non-governmental organisation devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology.   The GHSR designation … Read more 23.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal fails to get recognition of its ‘Desi Cow’ breed   Desi cow, the cow breed of Himachal Pradesh has not been registered so far among the list of various cattle breeds in India. The national recognition for the cow of this hill state is yet to be done. From last many years … Read more 21-22.07.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs