Nov 2018

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Mega car parking project inaugurated in Shimla   Parking problem in the Queen of Hills— Shimla could soon be a thing of the past with Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday dedicating mega parking project worth about Rs 82 crores at Tutikandi near ISBT to the people of Shimla. Besides, … Read more 30.11.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Election commission allows grants for cow shelters   The state government has been allowed by the election commission for grants up to Rs one lakh for cow shelters in Rajasthan. A similar grant was being given to cow shelters between 2016 – 2018 but was limited to the shelters that had cows between 150-200 in number. However … Read more 30.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·        HP Guv launches ration distribution scheme ð  Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvart said social organisations could play a major role in establishing peace and equality, leading to liberation of society. ð  He asked the social organisation to undertake those initiatives that would inspire society for long time. “Good initiatives, though small, … Read more 29.11.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN GSI to use NASA-developed tech to locate minerals in Rajasthan   The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is going to use ultra-modern remote-sensing technology developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the first time in India to map surface mineralogy.   An MoU was signed with Geoscience Australia as a part … Read more 29.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal gears up to eradicate TB by 2023   Himachal Pradesh aims to eradicate Tuberculosis (TB) before 2023 while the Government of India plans to do so by 2025. A new scheme, Mukhya Mantri Kshay Rog Nivarna Yojna (MMKRNY) has been launched to achieve the target, which will make the hill state … Read more 28.11.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Important details about Election Conditions for recognition as a State Party   Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 2 seats in an Assembly General Election   Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 1 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election   Win … Read more 28.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Art : Mālwa painting   Mālwa painting ,17th-century school of Rājasthanī miniature paintingcentred largely in Mālwa and Bundelkhand (in modern Madhya Pradesh state); it is sometimes referred to as Central Indian painting on the basis of its geographical distribution. The school was conservative, and little development is seen from the earliest examples, such as the Rasikapriyā (a poem analyzing … Read more 27.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   NH widening endangers 8 sites on Shimla track   Eight sites on the UNESCO world heritage Kalka-Shimla railway track have been endangered due to the ongoing construction work undertaken by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The Railway authorities have shared concern with the NHAI.   The track had been laid … Read more 27.11.18 Himachal Pradesh(HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Union Minister assures to sanction three more Eklavya schools for Himachal   Union Minister of State for Tribal Development Jasvantsinh Bhabhor on Thursday said government of India would provide liberal financial assistance to Himachal Pradesh for carrying out various developmental activities for the welfare of the people residing in the tribal areas … Read more 26.11.18 Himachal Pradesh(HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Bhavai Dance   This artistic form of dance is believed to be originated in the neighboring state Gujarat and was soon picked up and adapted by the local tribal men and women and gave it a distinctive Rajasthani essence. This traditional folk dance, performed by the womens of the Jat, … Read more 26.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs