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 2 films based on Raj get National Award   Two films based on the state have won National Award.   In Best Environmental Film category ‘Machli’ – the world’s famous tiger was declared as a winner. Another movie ‘Turtle’ based on the water crisis in Rajasthan won award.   INTERNATIONAL ·         India announces contribution of 22 … Read more 04.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Rajasthan: Industrial draft policy bets big on making of electric vehicles ð  In a bid to take early bird advantage, the state government is planning to set up an electric vehicle research and manufacturing zone. As spelt out in the new draft industrial policy, the government will also offer financial incentives to encourage … Read more 20.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh CM launches helpline for speedy redressal of public grievances   Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakurlaunched the Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline 1100 for speedy and time-bound redressal of public grievances.   The main focus of the present state government from the day it assumed office was to ensure that the issues, … Read more 18.09.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·         Rs 1,660 crore to be spent on forestry   ð  Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur said the government would spend Rs 1,660.72 crore to increase forest cover. The government had received the fund under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority.   ð  The green cover had a huge importance … Read more 06.09.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     ·         Himachal biggest producer of marigold essential oil ð  With recent reports showing more than one lakh hectares of cultivated area affected by monkeys and other animals in Himachal Pradesh resulting in crop losses of up to 55% and monetary losses of more than Rs 324 crores to agriculture and horticulture … Read more 11.09.19 Himachal Pradesh (HPPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Kalraj Mishra took oath as Rajasthan Governor   Former Union Minister Kalraj Mishra took oath as the new Governor of Rajasthan on 9 September 2019. The oath of office was administered by  Rajasthan High Court (HC) Chief Justice Shripathi Ravindra Bhat.   Mishra will succeed former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh. Mishra is … Read more 08-09.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN M-sand policy in final stage, to be out soon   The manufactured sand (m-sand) policy of Rajasthan is in the final stage and will be out soon.   Rajasthan’s policy has been prepared after consulting m-sand policies of other states such as Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.   The state government is likely to make … Read more 14.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ·        HP may allow cannabis cultivation   With several countries like Canada, Israel and Malaysia approaching Himachal Pradesh to provide high quality cannabis extract for use in pharma and hemp industry,the emand for allowing its controlled cultivation may gain ground.   Although successive governments have chosen to tread cautiously on the issue, … Read more 08-09.09.19 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