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The elements or mineral nutrients are always in circulation moving from non-living to living and then back to the non-living components of the ecosystem in a more or less circular fashion. This circular fashion is known as biogeochemical cycling (bio for living; geo for atmosphere). Nutrient Cycling: The nutrient cycle is a concept that describes … Read more BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLE
PUNJAB 37% rural youth sans Internet access: Study At a time when mobile Internet has reached every nook and corner of the country, a study has shown that nearly 37 per cent of Punjab’s rural youth (14-18 years) has no knowledge of the Internet. The recently released survey — Annual Status of Education … Read more 04-05.02.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab to expedite work on swachchh bharat Punjab was asked to expedite the work on becoming an open defecation-free (ODF) state in a review meeting of the Centre’s flagship urban development schemes on Saturday. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reviewed the progress of the Centre’s flagship schemes — … Read more 03.02.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB NHRC issues notice to Punjab govt over excessive use of pesticides The National Human Rights Commissionhas issued notices to Punjab government and Union ministry of health and family welfare over a report that excessive use of pesticides and insecticides have left a residue of heavy metals in soil and groundwater causing various serious diseases to … Read more 01.02.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Govt puts off launch of e-way bill system for two months For two months, the state government has put off the introduction of the e-way bill system for the intra-state movement of goods. This has brought respite to manufacturers and businesses whose sales are confined to the state. The Excise and Taxation … Read more 31.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab Government launches Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana Punjab Governmentlaunched Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY)for the welfare of the downtrodden citizen across the state. This scheme is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society. It will be on the line of Antyodaya principles (Antyodaya’ means the rise of the of … Read more 28-29.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab cabinet clears draft policy for rental housing For the benefit of scores of students and elderly seeking affordable rental accommodation in the state, the Punjab cabinet on Wednesday approved a first-of-its-kind policy on rental housing to facilitate proper housing accommodation for students, corporate professionals, senior citizens and migrant labourers in the state. The draft has been … Read more 26.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Old-age pension to be cleared soon: CM Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has ordered immediate release of pending old-age pension, with instructions to the authorities concerned to regularise payment to the beneficiaries. The CM issued directives during a meeting to review various schemes of the Department of Social Security and Women & … Read more 25.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Education Dept bans use of cellphones by staff in schools The School Education Department has banned the use of mobile phones for teachers in state government schools. To ensure implementation of the ban, the school head teachers have been directed to report to the district education officers (DEO) whenever a teacher is caught using … Read more 24.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab to revamp loan waiver scheme The much-publicised Crop Loan Waiver Scheme of Capt Amarinder Singh’s government in Punjab is likely to be disrupted, as the scheme goes back to the drawing board. The scheme was launched earlier this month, with 46,556 farmers, who have availed of loans from cooperative banks, getting … Read more 23.01.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs