June 2019

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Namami Indus’ rejuvenation project on cards   After the “Namami Gange” river rejuvenation project, the Ministry of Forests and Environment and Climate Change has decided to implement the “Namami Indus River” rejuvenation project in a year’s time involving all stakeholders from Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory … Read more 16-17.06.19 HimachalPradesh(HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to set up Vedic Sanskar and Shikshan Board   The  state is set to form a Vedic Sanskar and Shikshan Board (VSSB) to revive the ancient practices related to education, philosophy and healthcare.   It is following in the footsteps of the previous government, which had initiated a number of measures including setting up … Read more 16-17.06.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Govt to facilitate marketing of manufacturing products   The State Government is working on facilitating proper marketing of manufacturing products of local industries.   If each and every industry grows, the country will automatically grow and achieve its desired goals. Technology adoption can play a critical role in this regard.   In … Read more 15.06.19 HimachalPradesh(HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan 1st to allow MSMEs to start business without approvals   Rajasthan has become the first Indian state to allow MSMEs to start projects without any approvals or clearances. Moreover, for three years no inspections.   Attempting to attract investment, the Rajasthan government notified rules last week under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (Facilitation of … Read more 15.06.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

    INTERNATIONAL India slips 5 places to 141 on Global Peace Index 2019   India has slipped by four points in an annual global index on peacefulness this year, finishing at 141 among 163 countries.   Iceland remained at the top position, according to a report by an international think tank.   The Global … Read more 14.06.19 HimachalPradesh(HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Policy on intellectual property rights soon   The state government is working on intellectual property rights (IPRs) to foster innovation and creativity to nurture entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem, promote science and technology and boost both manufacturing and service sectors. The draft of the policy has already been approved by the government and the policy is … Read more 14.06.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh frames rehab policy for drug addicts   At a time when increased usage of synthetic drug has left the state government and high court concerned, the Himachal Pradesh government, on its part, has framed a draft state policy for rehabilitation of drug addicts in the hill state. While supply of drugs and … Read more 13.06.19 HimachalPradesh(HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme in Rajasthan soon   The state government has decided to implement Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).   It will come as a major boost for patients as they were getting only Rs 3 lakh health insurance cover under the state government’s Bhamashah Swasthya Bima … Read more 13.06.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   In HP, under-five mortality falls to 27 deaths every 1,000 births   While Punjab has achieved the sustainable development target on under-five mortality rate (U5MR) with 25 deaths per 1,000 live births, Himachal Pradesh is yet to achieve the goal. NITI Aayog’s report “Health Index June 2019” has revealed that U5MR was 33 for … Read more 12.06.19 HimachalPradesh(HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government schools to plant trees equal to number of enrolments   To raise awareness about the environment and encourage afforestation, Rajasthan education minister Govind Singh Dotasra announced that trees, equal to the number of enrolments in each school, will be planted by government schools in this session.   The initiative is said to be inspired from Philippines, where the government … Read more 12.06.19 Rajasthan[RPSC] Current Affairs