March 2019

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Dangi: One of the most prominent of folk dances from Himachal Pradesh   It is based on one of the oldest folklores in Himachal Pradesh. The dance primarily involves female dancers. This dance is performed during the harvest season in the temple of Goddess Naina Devi. There are different themes or variations … Read more 27.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Of Himachal Pradesh’s 50.1 lakh electors, 88,000 first-timers   Of the 50.96 lakh electors enrolled for the May 19 parliamentary elections in Himachal Pradesh, 88,127 are first-time voters and 44% are under the age of 40. Another 9.75 lakh voters are between the age group of 20 and 29, while 12.09 lakh are aged between … Read more 07.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Day was celebrated on 30th March   Rajasthan Day is celebrated every year on March 30to commemorate the day on which the state of Rajasthan came into existence. Rajasthan, earlier known as Rajputana, came into existence on March 30, 1949. Rajasthan Day commemorates the valour, strong will power and sacrifice of the people of Rajasthan. Before Independence, Rajasthan was comprised … Read more 30-31.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Pvt schools told to fix fee rationally   In a major relief to the parents to those studying in private schools, the state Education Department has cautioned the school managements and heads to abide by the provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions (Regulation) Act, 1997, and the Right to Education … Read more 14.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan set to pip Gujarat in cumin production   Armed with estimated 20% increase in cumin seed (jeera) production this year, Rajasthan is expected produce more cumin than Gujarat, the largest producer of the spice so far. Unlike Rajasthan, Gujarat is likely to witness 3% reduction in cumin production during 2019 due to lower acreage. Cumin production in Rajasthan is estimated to … Read more 06.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Himachal Pradesh Culture : Chhanak Chham   Performed in the memory and as a tribute to the divine Lord Buddha, The lahaul – Spiti region witnesses the Lamas of Lahaul-Spiti region perform this devotional dance on one occasion of Chakhar, that happens once in every three years. The classical head gear … Read more 28.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Transport dept to change ticket checking system to curb losses   In order to curb revenue leakage and generate profits, the state transport department will change the ongoing ticket checking system, use e-governance, employee behaviour and renovation of bus stands.   In order to curb revenue leakage change will be made in the ongoing … Read more 26.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government allocate land, funds for defence academy   Rajasthan is set to become the second state in the country to open a defence academy (coaching) aiming to provide free coaching to aspirants in defence services, including preparations for highly competitive National Defence Academy and Staff Selection Board for the state domicile students. The education department has … Read more 03-04.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Sanitary napkins for Rs 1 per packet   The state government has decided to distribute sanitary napkins at a nominal cost of Re 1 per packet.   The napkins will be provided to girls up to Class XII in government as well as private schools.   The scheme is being implemented under … Read more 19.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Electoral clubs to educate 7,681 students   As many as 7,681 electoral literacy clubs (ELC) have been formed in the state to educate students about their voting right and familiarise them with the electoral process.   Schools have been asked to appoint one or two teachers, preferably from the Humanities Department to … Read more 15.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs