March 2019

RAJASTHAN First national seminar on e-learning held in Ajmer college   The first national seminar on e-learning and MOOCs (massive open online courses) was organized in Sophia Girls’ College.   This will change the face of higher education in Rajasthan and break barriers of distance education in higher studies. This new technology will also enhance the teachers’ … Read more 19.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN India’s first seed bank of native trees species for Thar desert to be set up in Jodhpur   India’s first seed bank of native tree species for Thar desert is going to be set up in the Jodhpur city of Rajasthan under project Maruvan (dessert forest).   The project will first focus on Marwar belt including Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer … Read more 17-18.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more 29.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh Culture : Nati   There are various forms of this dance varying region by region amongst the folk dances from Himachal Pradesh. Some of the popular ones include the Kullu Nati, the Kinnauri Nati, Gaddi Nati, Shimla Nati and so on. Each dance has its own style of costumes and … Read more 29.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to set up regulatory body to monitor private hospitals   The state government is planning to set up a regulatory authority for monitoring their activities, the fees they charge and the treatment they provide.   As of now, there is no Act or any government body in place, which keeps a check … Read more 12.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Highest polling station set up at Lahaul-Spiti village   The country’s highest polling station has been set up at a height of 15,256 ft at Tashigang village in Lahaul-Spiti.   The polling station falls under the Mandi parliamentary constituency, the second largest constituency in terms of area in India. It comprises … Read more 09.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Floriculture in Himachal to get boost   Floriculture in Himachal Pradesh is to get a boost as the Dr YS Parmar University and Forestry’s research station has been designated as the ‘lead centre of dahlia testing’ in the country.   The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority of the central … Read more 13.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal education board to glorify martyrdom of local youths in study books   Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) is going to amend the syllabus in study books of students by introducing the martyrdom by the local youths while serving the country and safeguarding the national borders. The study books of the … Read more 01.03.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN State writes to Centre for MNREGA fund release   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has urged the Modi government to release Rs 1000 crore fund due under MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) scheme for Rajasthan.   An allocation of Rs 543 crores in material head and Rs 260 crores under labour head … Read more 13.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily 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