June 2018

RAJASTHAN Godawan breeding centre to be set up in Baran dist   A centre for breeding the dwindling number of Great Indian Bustard(GIB), which comes under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, will be set up at Sorsen in Baran district. This centre will be set up under the supervision of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) GIB experts.   … Read more 20.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Godawan breeding centre to be set up in Baran dist   A centre for breeding the dwindling number of Great Indian Bustard(GIB), which comes under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, will be set up at Sorsen in Baran district. This centre will be set up under the supervision of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) GIB experts.   … Read more 20.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthans govt reserves 15% seats for NRIs in new medical colleges   The state government has reserved 15% MBBS seats in five new medical colleges for NRIs. The decision has been taken to strengthen financial condition of the five new medical colleges, which will be run by Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RMES).   These five … Read more 21.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Soon, heli taxi service at 13,050ft-high Rohtang Pass   Though high velocity winds posed challenge to the state government’s helicopter that was expected to land at 13,050ft-high Rohtang Pass as the trial sorties before starting heli taxi service, the 6-seater helicopter successfully landed at newly-built helipad at Vashisht Bihal, 2km from Manali. … Read more 20.06.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh bets big on eco-tourism to boost revenue   The state government has identified 113 sites to be developed as eco-tourism destinations.   The Eco-tourism Society and state forest department are organizing the conference with an aim to promote eco-tourism as a major source of income for the state. Besides officials from … Read more 21.06.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Himachal Pradesh govt mulls over making welfare board for girl child   Himachal Pradesh government would soon constitute a board to ensure welfare and empowerment of girls in the state to help them excel in all fields. In addition, out of the 10 Mukhya Mantri Adarsh Vidhalayas being opened in the … Read more 19.06.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Interlinking of rivers project gets clearance by water panel   The Central Water Commission (CWC) has given hydrological clearance to Rajasthan’s first interlinking of rivers project called Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).   ERCP aims to provide drinking water to 40% of state population through interlinking of rivers. It proposes to provide drinking water … Read more 19.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Interlinking of rivers project gets clearance by water panel   The Central Water Commission (CWC) has given hydrological clearance to Rajasthan’s first interlinking of rivers project called Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).   ERCP aims to provide drinking water to 40% of state population through interlinking of rivers. It proposes to provide drinking water … Read more 19.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Irrigation: Himachal Pradesh plans to seek Rs 4,751 crore at Niti Ayog meet   Niti Ayog’s governing council meeting being held in Delhi on Sunday holds significance for Himachal Pradesh as the hill state would be demanding funds for the implementation of Rs 4,751-crore drinking water and irrigation scheme through rain harvesting system, besides for Rs 800 crore horticulture … Read more 17-18.06.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at No.1 state in water conversation   NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthanat 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 17-18.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs