sep 2018

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan bags awards for implementing housing schemes    Rajasthan shined at the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Aawas (rural), Pradhan Mantri Sadak and MGNREGA at the national level by winning several awards. Rajasthan bagged the first prize at the state level in achieving the the target under the Prime Ministers Rural Housing scheme while Banswara … Read more 20.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·        Few takers for electric fencing scheme   ð  The ambitious Mukhyamantri Khet Sanrakshan Yojana to provide electric fencing around fields to keep off wild animals has come a cropper. So far, only 687 farmers have opted for the scheme despite an 85 per cent subsidy on it.   ð  Initially, the … Read more 19.09.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Soon, govt plans Td vaccine for children Soon, the Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria) vaccine will be administered to older teens and pregnant woman also as the government has planned to include Diphtheria vaccine for adolescent and the pregnant woman in universal immunization program (UIP) because a number of Diphtheria cases have been observed in … Read more 19.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP Govt prohibits 328 fixed dose combinations   Himachal Government has prohibited 328 fixed dose combinations (FDCs) for manufacture for sale, sale or distribution for human use with immediate effect in Himachal Pradesh under section 26A of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.   The decision has been made based on recommendations of … Read more 18.09.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur Literature Festival begins in Houston   Jaipur Literature Festival was begun in Houston with a soulful music performance followed by stimulating discussions.   The festival is touted as the world’s largest free literary festival.   The inaugural session also saw Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor discuss his book “Why i am a … Read more 18.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Minister: Plan to produce 52 lakh apple rootstocks by 2023   Nurseries in the state have the capacity to produce 52 lakh apple rootstocks by 2023 and work on an action plan had already started for achieving the goal”, said Horticulture Minister.   As per the existing infrastructure, 13 lakh rootstocks will … Read more 16-17.09.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sawai Singh Shekhawat to be honoured with Meera Puruskar   Jaipur-based poet and writerSawai Singh Shekhawat will be honoured with Meera Puruskar by Rajasthan Sahitya Academy for his contribution to Hindi  The Award function will be held in October, this year. He has published seven booksof poetry and his first Rajasthani story, Koonpal, was translated in Hindi, Telgu & Dogari. He served … Read more 16-17.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sawai Singh Shekhawat to be honoured with Meera Puruskar   Jaipur-based poet and writerSawai Singh Shekhawat will be honoured with Meera Puruskar by Rajasthan Sahitya Academy for his contribution to Hindi  The Award function will be held in October, this year. He has published seven booksof poetry and his first Rajasthani story, Koonpal, was translated in Hindi, Telgu & Dogari. He served … Read more 16-17.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Nod to 200-km Wangtoo power transmission line   The chances of tapping the 3,000 MW unexplored power potential in the Sutlej basin have brightened with the Centre giving nod for the laying of a transmission line near Wangtoo to evacuate power from the tribal districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti.   Several … Read more 15.09.18 Himachal pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Bhilwara dairy launches packaged cow milk   Bhilwara dairy has started selling of packed cow milk in the market. Bhilwara Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh, a co-operative union of milk producers affiliated to Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation (RCDF) is the only second dairy board in the state, after the one in Bikaner, which is … Read more 15.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs