Oct 2018

RAJASTHAN Jaipur gets first Leopard Safari   Country’s first Leopard Safari project—Jhalana Leopard Project—was duly inaugurated by Forest Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar. On the lines of Jhalana Leopard Safari Project, leopard safaris will be set up in seven different districts of the state where the population of Leopards is abound. This will not only enhance … Read more 06-7.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN NGT starts inspection of polluting industrial units in Jodhpur   The Rajasthan Pollution Control Board has begun inspection of textile and steel industries of Jodhpur in pursuance of the directions of the NGT. Total 418 units will be inspected by six teams of the board According to World Health Organisation report, Four of the … Read more 09.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·        All set for hosting paragliding World Cup 2018 ð  Himachal Pradesh is making all preparations for hosting the mega sporting event Paragliding World Cup at Billing on the panoramic mountain range on the border of Mandi and Kangra districts. ð  The 12-day event will draw around 300 pilots from home and abroad. … Read more 22.10.18 Himachal (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   10 Himalayan states to discuss climate change   Ten Himalayan states will be meeting at a conclave after a gap of nine years. Common issues of climate change and its impact on sources of livelihoods of Himalayan people are likely to come up for discussion. “Common issues like payment of green services, … Read more 05.10.18 HPPSC (HAS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage: – Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar Jain Temples   These are one of the oldest temples in the state located at Bikaner. Built in the fourteenth century, these temples are named after two brothers named Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar respectively. These temples were built in commemoration of the twenty third Tirthankara Parshvanathji. Made chiefly of … Read more 20-21.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Schemes : Bhamashah Sawasthya Bima Yojana   In the Bamashah Health Insurance scheme, every eligible family is being provided 30,000 rupees for general ailments every year and Rs. 3 lakhs for critical illnesses.In addition to the expenses incurred during the recruitment of the hospital, the expenditure upto 15 days after the recruitment is … Read more 18.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Minimum bus fare reduced to Rs 1 in Himachal   The Himachal Pradesh Government on Saturday announced a reduction in recently increased fare of the state roadways buses.   The minimum bus fare was reduced to Rs 5 per kilometer from the existing Rs 6 per kilometre.   The state government … Read more 10.10.18 HPPSC (HAS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   World Bank puts Rs 1,134-cr horticulture project in HP under suspension   The World Bank put the controversial Rs 1,134-crore horticulture modernisation project under suspension and sought clarification from the state government on the “change in parameters of the project as sought by Horticulture Minister Mahinder Singh Thakur”, revealed the sources in … Read more 08.10.18 HPPSC (HAS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN The plastic bags to be replaced with Biodegradable.   Biodegradable bags, made of starch from maize, are likely to replace regular polythene bags in the state.   After imposing effective ban on usage of plastic bags, government has been looking for a substitute.     The bags have been certified by third-party testing agencies … Read more 16.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   The Walled City of Jaipur – proposed for UNESCO World Heritage     The Walled City of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India” has been proposed for UNESCO World Heritage recognition   As per UNESCO’s Operation Guidelines 2017, only one site can be nominated each year.There are 37 World Heritage sites in India at present.   … Read more 24.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs