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RAJASTHAN A reverse trend for learning outcome in Rajasthan The National Achievement Survey 2017 conducted by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) found a reverse trend in the learning outcomes from Class III to Class VIII. A comparative data of seven divisional headquarters in Rajasthan shows that Jaipur remains on top in most of the subjects, … Read more 27.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Highlights of the Rajasthan budget 2018 Royalty exempted to carry out mining in many areas. Zero belt mining policy will be promoted. GST will be reduced on Kota stone Tax relief of Rs 650 crore given in the budget No new taxes imposed in the current budget District Lease … Read more 14.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN National deworming day was inaugurated at Dungarpur by feeding tablets to children. At Dungarpur’s gram panchayat bildi, the national deworming day program was started by feeding albendazole tablets to the children. National Deworming Day is a groundbreaking initiative focused on reducing the threat of parasitic worm infections. The … Read more Current Events – 01.02.17 to 07.02.17
INTERNATIONAL World’s first robot table tennis tutor sets Guinness record. The world’s first robot table tennis tutor FORPHEUS in Japan has set a new Guinness World Record for its uncanny ability of being able to play the game better than most humans. FORPHEUS (Future Omron Robotics Technology for Exploring Possibility … Read more Daily Current Events – 28.02.17
INTERNATIONAL 89th Academy Awards The 89th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor the best films of 2016, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. During the ceremony, AMPAS presented Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 24 categories. … Read more Daily Current Events – 27.02.17
INTERNATIONAL Venezuela, Libya suspended from voting in UNGA. Venezuela and Libya were suspended from voting in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the 2016-17 session for not paying dues to the world body. This is for the second time in two years both countries have been suspended. Venezuela was to … Read more Daily Current Events – 25.02.17
INTERNATIONAL India, Israel to jointly develop missile for Army India has approved a deal to jointly develop a medium range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) system for the Army in a Rs. 17,000-crore deal. This is the latest in a series of other variants of SAM systems for the Navy and the Air … Read more Daily Current Events – 24.02.17
INTERNATIONAL Turkey lifts scarf ban on women soldiers. Turkey’s Army is lifting a historic ban on women officers wearing the Islamic headscarf in the officially secular country The move, ordered by the Defence Ministry, applies to officers working in the general staff and command headquarters and branches Women may wear the … Read more Daily Current Events – 23.02.17
INTERNAIONAL The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD. The observance of this day signifies importance of mother language as the greatest weapon to express one’s feeling. Mother Language … Read more Daily Current Events – 22.02.17
NATIONAL Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS AYUSH commissioned in Kochi. Post commissioning, the ship will be based at Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Indian Cost Guard (ICG) The establishment of the Indian Coast Guard was first proposed by the Indian Navy to provide non-military maritime services to the nation. … Read more Daily Current Events – 21.02.17