30.08.2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Bharatpur to have state’s first cow sanctuary to curb slaughter   A cow sanctuary will be set up in Bharatpur district -first in Rajasthan — to shelter stray cattle and curb their smuggling for slaughter   The Union government proposed a Project Cow in April this year, under which sanctuaries will be set … Read more 30.08.2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

30.08.2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Bharatpur to have state’s first cow sanctuary to curb slaughter   A cow sanctuary will be set up in Bharatpur district -first in Rajasthan — to shelter stray cattle and curb their smuggling for slaughter   The Union government proposed a Project Cow in April this year, under which sanctuaries will be set … Read more 30.08.2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

REGULATORY GOVERNANCE      

Regulation refers to “controlling human or societal behaviour by rules or regulations or alternatively a rule or order issued by an executive authority or regulatory agency of a government and having the force of law”. Regulation covers all activities of private or public behaviour that may be detrimental to societal or governmental interest but its … Read more REGULATORY GOVERNANCE      

Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.

Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and or affecting India’s interests   Historical Background India’s relations with the world have evolved since the British Raj (1857–1947), when the British Empire monopolised external and defence relations. When India gained independence in 1947, few Indians had experience in making or conducting foreign policy. However, the country’s oldest political … Read more Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.

25.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   50% of Himachal Pradesh poll candidates are crorepatis: ADR report   There are 158 crorepatis out of a total of 338 candidates in the fray for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections. The elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 9, will also have 61 candidates with criminal cases fighting the polls. The … Read more 25.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

30.08.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh   Himachal Pradesh mulls over pre-primary school classes   Himachal Pradeshgovernment is mulling starting pre-primary school classes for tiny tots to help them grasp lessons in primary classes.   Virbhadra said that such an initiative could be taken in all districts by starting pre-primary classes in schools near the district headquarters. He lauded the efforts … Read more 30.08.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Rural Banking and Regional Rural Banks.

68.84% of the population in India is rural based and majority of them depends on agriculture for a living. Enhanced and stable growth of the agriculture sector is important as it plays a vital role not only in generating purchasing power among the rural population by creating on-farm and off-farm employment opportunities but also through … Read more Rural Banking and Regional Rural Banks.

International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), commonly referred to as the World Bank, is an international financial institution whose purposes include assisting the development of its member nation’s territories, promoting and supplementing private foreign investment and promoting long-range balance growth in international trade. The World Bank was established in December 1945 at the … Read more International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh launches Zero Budget Natural Farming project to promote organic farming   Himachal Pradesh Government launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) projectto promote organic farming. It was launched by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur. The project aims to increase agriculture produce and the income of farmers by the year 2022. ZBNF is … Read more 31.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

19.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ‘112’ to be common no. for all emergency services   The state Police Department will replace emergency call number ‘100’ with ‘112’ under the Centre’s Nationwide Emergency Respond System (NERS). People in distress will have to dial ‘112’ for police assistance.   Under this project, ‘112’ will be the single common number … Read more 19.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs