Nov 2018

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Art : Malwa 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 the love sentiment) … Read more 15.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Nimbarka sect   The Nimarkar sect is also called Dvaitmat, Parashuram ji sect and Sanakadi (sanak) sect.   Nimbarkacharya gave rise to the principles of Dvaitadvaita (bhedabhed) sect and denied Shankaracharya’s advaitadvaitavad.     One of the principal sect of the Vaishnava sect is Acharya Nimbarka. The principal seat of this is located … Read more 14.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh approves Sashakt Mahila Yojana   The main aim is to empower rural women by providing them an interface for organization and socio-economic development. The scheme would link rural women with sustainable livelihood opportunities and improving their skill by imparting training.INTERNATIONAL   INDO-Russian joint exercise INDRA 2018   The joint military exercise between … Read more 14.11.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Govt allots 780 MW hydro electric project to SJVN   The Himachal Pradesh Government has allotted 780 MW Jangi-Thopan- Powari hydro electric project in district Kinnaur to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited.     SJVN will complete this project in time bound manner and will contribute significantly in overall development of … Read more 13.11.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Laldas ji sect   The founder of this sect was Saint Laldas Ji, a descendant of Mev cast in Alwar. who born in Dhauli Dhub village.   The main basis of this sect were- Hindu Muslim unity, establishing a righteous character, attainment of morality, opposing stereotypes, pure code of conduct. … Read more 13.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Govt to promote native cow species   Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the State Government was contemplating setting up a commission— Gau Samvardhan Aayog — for the development and conservation of indigenous cow breeds.   The procedure for transfer of land for setting up cow sanctuaries and … Read more 12.11.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   ·        Rajasthan Heritage : Sun Temple Sun Temple of Ranakpur is a famous Sun or Surya temple well known as the Surya Narayan Temple. This 13th centry temple was rebuilt in 15th century after destruction. Sun temple is bilt with white lime stone in Nagara style with a delicate ornamented work.   Sun … Read more 12.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·        HP suffers Rd 1,600 cr losses during monsoon   Himachal Pradesh has suffered cumulative losses and damages worth about Rd 1600 crores since July 1 this year during the monsoon and due to untimely snowfall in tribal areas.   The total losses on this account have been accessed about Rs. 930 … Read more 10-11.11.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage :Phad Paintings   The folk style of Rajasthan’s paintings is divided into two styles. Phads and Pichwais.   Phad paintings are in the form of a scroll painted on a big canvas. These are made on cloth or walls and most popularly depict the story of the local hero-gods – Pabuji & Devnarayanji. … Read more 10-11.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN RERA seeks state nod to make registration mandatory To control the unregulated property dealers’ functioning, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Rajasthan has sent a proposal to the state government seeking permission to make RERA registration mandatory. The proposal has been mooted to bring more transparency and professionalism in the sector. As per the RERA Act, to safeguard interests of consumers, registration … Read more 09.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs