PUNJAB   Punjab inks MoU for setting up international skill development centre   Punjab Government inked first of its kind Memorandum of Agreement to provide internationally recognized training in construction sector.   The memorandum was signed between Bathinda’s Maharaja Ranjit Singh Technical Education University (MRSPTU) and UK’s ACES Skill Center (ASC) in the presence of … Read more 06.02.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Khatipura to be developed as satellite station soon   The rail budget for 2019-20 has paved way for Khatipura railway station which would be developed as sub-urban railway station. This is going to be a major boon to decongest the Gandhi Nagar and Jaipur junction railway station. Apart from this, rail budget has also made provision … Read more 06.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   ·         Punjab launches ‘Vision Zero’ campaign to curb road fatalities ð  Punjab Government launched ‘Punjab Vision Zero’ campaign to tackle road fatalities to ensure safer roads across the State. For the same, the State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Honda and WRI INDIA. ð  The Government, under the Mission Tandrust Punjab, … Read more 05.02.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, defence classes in Rajasthan schools   Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Board has decided to coordinate with the state education department to hold defence classes in schools to encourage students to join the Indian armed forces.   The classes are likely to be half-an-hour long daily in government schools. The board claims they are working on making a … Read more 05.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Direct income support to help 10 lakh Punjab farmers   In a step to ensure transfer of the first installment of “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)” amounting Rs 2,000 into the accounts of small and marginal farmers before March 31, a central government team visits Chandigarh. Approximately, 10 lakh Punjab farmers are expected to get the … Read more 03-04.02.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Global Stonemart 2019   Stonemart is the largest exhibition of stone industry in the country organized by Centre for Development of Stones, FICCI and RIICO. This year seven countries like Turkey, China, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Spain and Taiwan and 16 states from India are participating the event.   Rajasthan Mineral Policy was released in … Read more 03-04.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Draft of Kartarpur pact for Pak soon   India hopes to share a draft agreement on the Kartarpur corridor with Pakistan and complete legal modalities in a month.   According to officials, land acquisition for the highway and the integrated check post (ICP) were the key issues discussed. The ICP details are likely … Read more 02.02.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New mustard seed hub in Rajasthan to boost production   A new mustard seedhub has been opened in Rajasthan to increase mustard production in the state, which is the leading producer of mustard in the country.   The step has been taken under the scheme of the Central government to improve the production of edible oil in … Read more 02.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs