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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 Nitin Gadkari, Vasundhara Raje discuss highway projects in Rajasthan Highway projectsworth Rs 10,000 crore in Rajasthan came up for discussion during a meeting between Union minister Nitin Gadkari and state Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. Raje had called on Gadkari to discuss highways infrastructure, water and irrigation projects in the state. The projects discussed included … Read more 03.11.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan gets its fourth liquor-free village Through a referendum, the villagers voted to shut a decade-old liquor shop in Foga. With over 97% votes going against the shop, the verdict was crystal clear. The polling was organised by the excise department. Only 46 votes were polled in favour of the liquor shop, and 30 votes … Read more 23.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNAIONAL Scientists claim discovery of Zealandia a submerged continent in Pacific Ocean Geologists have claimed discovery of new geological continent named Zealandia submerged beneath the south-west Pacific Ocean. Zealandia is around 4.5-million square km land mass and is 94% under water. Only its highest points — New Zealand and New Caledonia are visible. … Read more Daily Current Events – 20.02.17
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 State touches rock bottom in NITI Aayog health index The state has secured an appalling last rank among 21 bigger states in the ‘performance in health outcomes’ category when NITI Aayog released the health index of the country. It has done slightly better and come 20th in the overall ranking for 2015-16 in the NITI Aayog … Read more 15.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan may make Sanskrit compulsory in schools Rajasthan education department may make Sanskrit a compulsory third language from Class IV to Class X in state board schools to ensure that students have access to “ancient wisdom regarding Bharat Varsha”. The decision will be implemented in both government and private schools. Currently, students have the option to … Read more 12-13.11.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan cabinet lifts ban on transport of ‘Nagori’ calves The government will make the necessary amendment to Rajasthan Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act, 1995, to allow the export of these male calves to states where slaughter is banned. The move was proposed by Gulab Chand Kataria-led sub-cabinet committee about … Read more 10 &11 .12.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN In a first in Rajasthan, smart bins to be installed in Jodhpur In a first in Rajasthan, three smart dustbins will be installed by the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation at different places in Jodhpur. The civic body plans to install 35 such dustbins across the city soon. There will be a GSM SIM slot on this dustbin, which … Read more 17.11.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN State Level Independence Day Function – Chief Minister announced several important announcements of the Rajasthan Contact Helpline ‘181’. Mrs Raje inaugurated the Rajasthan Contact Helpline ‘181’ as an innovative initiative to overcome the problems and problems of public and in a time-bound manner. The State Government has given good governance to … Read more 15.08.2017 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs