May 2018

RAJASTHAN From june 1, state govt to implement sag in all districts   The state government has decided to implement Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) in all 33 districts of the state from June 1. The scheme will facilitate, educate and empower adolescent girls in the age group of 11-14 years to enable them to … Read more 22.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Russia unveils world’s first floating nuclear power station   Russia has unveiled the world’s first floating nuclear power station in the port of the city of Murmansk, where it will be loaded with nuclear fuel before heading to eastern Siberia.   Constructed by the state nuclear power firm Rosatom, the 144 by 30 … Read more 21.05.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, viral load test for HIV patients at three state hospitals   Rajasthan will get machines at its three medical colleges to test the HIV/AIDS patients for viral load — a medical test that measures the amount of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a person’s blood. The patients in state earlier had to go … Read more 21.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, viral load test for HIV patients at three state hospitals   Rajasthan will get machines at its three medical colleges to test the HIV/AIDS patients for viral load — a medical test that measures the amount of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in a person’s blood. The patients in state earlier had to go … Read more 21.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        Indias Jagriti Yatra Wins Charity Award in United Kingdom   The Yatra, an Indian charity that organizes 15-day train journeys around Indiato understand and build the India of smaller towns and villages through enterprise has won an award in London. Jagriti Yatra was among a series of worldwide charities and individuals recognized for … Read more 19.05.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan bags two Lonely Planet awards   Rajasthan tourism bagged two awards at the Lonely Planet Travel Awards held in Mumbai for Best Destination for Culture and Best Destination for Indulgence in the Indian category.   As Lonely Planet Magazine India celebrated its 100th issue in May, they awarded both Indian and International destinations … Read more 19.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Govt to launch drive to clean riverfronts   The government will start a campaign aimed at cleaning the riverfronts, including the Beas, the Ravi and the Sutlej, with the involvement of eco-clubs, mahila mandals, panchayat pradhans and local NGOs.   To be launched as part of the “riverfront cleaning” programme as a … Read more 18.05.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Pakistani migrants to get residential plots in Rajasthan The Rajasthan government has come out with a policy to allot residential plots to Pakistani Hindu migrants who get the Indian citizenship. As per the provision, the plots will be allotted to the migrants in the same district in which they will be given the Indian citizenship. … Read more 18.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh power commission revises tariffs   The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced revised tariffs for domestic and commercial consumers. Though there has been an increase in the energy charge rates for domestic category of consumers, but the same has been kept same as last year after accounting for the subsidy … Read more 17.05.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Govt to restore Jhalawar’s Parsi opera theatre   Rajasthan government will restore the historical Parsi Opera Theatre of Jhalawar considering its heritage and tourism value.   The theatre, named Bhawani Natyashala, was constructed by the then Maharaja of Jhalawar Royal State Bhawani Singh in 1921.   As the theatre is completing 100 years of … Read more 17.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs