June 2018

RAJASTHAN Govt may launch scheme to provide cost-effective power   The Rajasthan government is likely to initiate ‘Kusum Yojna’ to install solar water pumps from next month, with an aim to raise income and provide cost-effective electricity to the farmers.   “The Kusum Yojna is likely to start from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from next … Read more 12.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal bans use of thermocol plates   Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced a ban on use of thermocol plates in the state, as well plastic water bottles less than one litre capacity as they are major cause of pollution. He said a steel bottle would be provided to each … Read more 10-11.06.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur airport registers negative traffic growth   For the first time in three years, the Jaipur international airport has registered a negative passenger growth for March 2018 as compared to previous months despite rise in passenger traffic in April, it was still lesser than that in February and January.   At present, there are … Read more 10-11.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP CM launches pollution abating plants abhiyan   Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday said World Environment Day was an awakening call for individuals to take charge of protecting the environment and to realise the severity of plastic usage in daily life. Presiding over the State level function to launch … Read more 09.06.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN After cows, good days for bulls: Nandi Shala in each district soon   The cows had it and now it is the turn of the stray bulls in Rajasthan to enjoy proper upkeep, regular supply of fodder and a shelter of their own.   The government will provide 70% of the funds required to … Read more 09.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN After cows, good days for bulls: Nandi Shala in each district soon   The cows had it and now it is the turn of the stray bulls in Rajasthan to enjoy proper upkeep, regular supply of fodder and a shelter of their own.   The government will provide 70% of the funds required to … Read more 09.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Heli-taxi starts between shimla and Chandigarh   In a bid to facilitate the visit of tourists to the hill state, Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday flagged off the Heli-taxi service between Shimla and Chandigarh from Jubbarhatti Airport near here, reducing the distance between the two cities to mere 20 … Read more 08.06.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Maternal mortality rate declines by 45 points   The maternal mortality rate (MMR) of Rajasthan has declined by 45 points (18.4%) from 244 in 2011-13 to 199 in 2014-16, reveals Sample Registration System (SRS) data released on Wednesday. The data states that in India MMR has reduced by 37 points (22.2%).   Improving … Read more 08.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Maternal mortality rate declines by 45 points   The maternal mortality rate (MMR) of Rajasthan has declined by 45 points (18.4%) from 244 in 2011-13 to 199 in 2014-16, reveals Sample Registration System (SRS) data released on Wednesday. The data states that in India MMR has reduced by 37 points (22.2%).   Improving … Read more 08.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP cabinet nod to CM’s Mukhya Mantri Swavlamban Yojna draft   To provide livelihood to local youth by encouraging local entrepreneurship and promoting self-employment opportunities, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet in its meeting held on Thursday approved the draft notification of Mukhya Mantri Swavlamban Yojna-2018. Chief minister Jai Ram Thakurpresided over the meeting in which a … Read more 07.06.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs