Oct 2019

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Transgenders to get Rs 3,500 unemployment allowance per month   The state government extended the unemployment allowance to transgenders who would now get Rs 3,500 per month as given to women under the scheme. Transgenders, who are graduates, would be eligible for the benefit. The government had hiked the unemployment allowance to Rs … Read more 10.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur, Jodhpur, Durgapura cleanest stations in India: Railways survey Three railway stations in Rajasthan bagged top honours in the railways’ cleanliness survey unveiled by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. Jaipur, Jodhpur and Durgapura were the top three ranking railway stations among 720 stations.   Andheri, Virar and Naigaon railway stations were the top three among … Read more 02.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Camel count in state down by 35%: Livestock Report   The state’s camel population has declined by 35 per cent in the last seven years due to a dip in demand for the ‘ships of the desert’ as a primary mode of transportation, according to the 20th Livestock Census report released recently.   The … Read more 22.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan bans unregulated ponzi schemes   Rajasthan has become the first state to implement the central government’s Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019, providing a major relief to the account holders whose money has been trapped in ponzi schemes.   The Act was passed in the Lok Sabha in July 2019 to plug gaps in the … Read more 16.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Two-day long manoeuvres by Sudarshan Chakra Vahini of Indian Army begins at Jaisalmer   Two-day long manoeuvres by Sudarshan Chakra Vahini of Indian Army started at Jaisalmer field firing range in Rajasthan.   In this war exercise, the army is going to exhibit its strength regarding Agni Missile and artillery.   Artillery, Arms and … Read more 23.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN India, ADB sign 190 million dollar loan agreement for improving road connectivity in Rajasthan   India and Asian Development Bank, ADB have signed 190 million dollar loan agreement for improving road connectivity in Rajasthan.   The agreement was signed to upgrade 754 kilometres of state highways which will benefit about 26 million people in 14 … Read more 15.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government mulls midday meals for girls in classes IX-XII   The state government is considering to serve midday meals to the girl students from Class IX to XII studying in the government school of Rajasthan.   Government has decided to install incinerator and dispenser machines in 1000 schools having more than 100 girl students. … Read more 09.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Indrajit Mahanty is new chief justice of Rajasthan high court   The senior-most judge of Orissa High Court and presently Justice of the Bombay High Court, Indrajit Mahanty, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.   He is the 37th Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court. Justice Mahanty was born on November 11, 1960 … Read more 04.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan learning model added as case study by Harvard   An educational programme to improve learning outcomes in Rajasthan government schools has been added as a case study by the Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The programme is based on artificial intelligence and ICT intervention in regular studies. It was validated by … Read more 30.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN • Rajasthan No. 2 in green violations after UP  According to the bureau report, the state registered 10,122 cases for violations related to environment-related offences. Rajasthan is second only to Uttar Pradesh, which reported 20,914 cases. In fact, 24 per cent of all environment-related offences in the country were reported from the state. … Read more 25.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs