September 2019

HIMACHAL PRADESH   NTPC inks pact to set up projects in Himachal Pradesh   State-owned power giant NTPC  said it has signed a pact with the Himachal Pradesh government to set up two hydropower projects totalling 520 megawatts (MW) in the state.   The memorandum of understanding was signed by Himachal Pradesh principal secretary (energy) Prabodh Saxena and … Read more 29-30.09.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rs 600 crore loans sanctioned to over 5 lakh Rajasthan farmers   The state government has sanctioned Rs 600 crore for Kharif crop loans to over five lakh farmers.   Under the cooperative online registration and distribution scheme, over 20 lakh farmers had registered for loans. Out of this, around 15 lakh farmers have already been issued … Read more 29-30.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   World’s highest bungee jumping in Manali soon   World’s highest bungee jumping site, at an altitude of about 10,500ft, will come up at steep gorge near Marhi in Manali very soon. This is part of the government’s effort to give its adventure activities superlative tags — longest, tallest or located at the … Read more 28.09.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government set to take over Sambhar Salts from Centre   Rajasthan government has started an asset-liability assessment exercise to take over loss-making Sambhar Salts Ltd from Central Public Sector Utility Hindustan Salts Ltd without any financial and legal liability.   Sambhar Salts Ltd, a subsidiary of Hindustan Salts Ltd, where the state government has 40% stake, … Read more 28.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government set to take over Sambhar Salts from Centre   Rajasthan government has started an asset-liability assessment exercise to take over loss-making Sambhar Salts Ltd from Central Public Sector Utility Hindustan Salts Ltd without any financial and legal liability.   Sambhar Salts Ltd, a subsidiary of Hindustan Salts Ltd, where the state government has 40% stake, … Read more 28.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·       HP awarded for TB control programme ð Himachal Pradesh has been awarded for the best performance in the TB Control Programme across the country. ð The prize was received by State TB Control Officer Dr RK Baria from Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. ð Himachal Pradesh was … Read more 27.09.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·       Rajasthan govt bags first water mission awards ð The National Water Mission of Government of India awarded two prizes to the Rajasthan Government for water conservation and efficient water use practices. ð The National Water Mission has initiated annual National Water Mission Awards to recognise excellence in water conservation, efficient water use and … Read more 27.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·       Rajasthan govt bags first water mission awards ð The National Water Mission of Government of India awarded two prizes to the Rajasthan Government for water conservation and efficient water use practices. ð The National Water Mission has initiated annual National Water Mission Awards to recognise excellence in water conservation, efficient water use and … Read more 27.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·         Drones to spot cannabis crop in Himachal ð  To counter cannabis cultivation that has been rooted out from most parts but is still prevalent in a few higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, the state police department is all set to purchase drones that will enable its personnel to spot the remote … Read more 26.09.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         CM directs to ensure availability of urea ð  With a view to increase sowing during Rabi season, chief minister Ashok Gehlot directed the officials to ensure adequate availability of urea for farmers. ð  looking into the good monsoon this year, the rabi sowing is expected to increase and there should be adequate stock … Read more 26.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs