August 2019

PUNJAB Boost to efforts on water conservation   To give boost to efforts being made to protect environment, the state government will rope in 11 renowned research institutes to work in partnership.   With collaboration of these research institutes state specific programmes would be undertaken for improvement of environment in general and water quality in … Read more 31.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Hydel generation up 69%, PSPCL breaks past record   The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has broken its previous record of generating power from hydel plants and increased it by 69% over the last year. From April 1 to August 31 this year, hydel generation by PSPCL had touched 2,588.5 million units … Read more 30.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jhalawar district bags first prize in population check   Jhalawar district has set an example for the state in population control. The district has won the prize for being best in population controlfollowed by Baran and Kota at an annual function on population stabilisation.   The health department is targeting to achieve total fertility rate at 2.1 … Read more 31.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN MSME Act: Rajasthan woos Karnataka investors   As part of a CII’s North India business delegation, Rajasthan made a strong pitch for investment by showcasing its new MSME Act on a roadshow in Karnataka.   The MSME Act allows companies to set up their units without prior approvals and clearances for three years. The reform initiative has found huge … Read more 30.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Barmer’s per capita income has risen by 650% in 10 years ð  10 years ago, Barmer made a tryst with its destiny as its desert terrain started gushing out crude oil. In the decade-long journey, it has not only changed the fortunes of the region, but also contributed immensely to the country’s energy security. … Read more 29.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   ·         Punjab govt to help youth get jobs, study abroad   ð  The Punjab Employment Generation Department will soon don the role of a recruitment agency for the youth wanting to work abroad.   ð  It will also set up a special cell to send the youth for studies abroad.   ð  The … Read more 29.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab has 2.1 lakh jobs in private sector, but most are low-paying   The Punjab government plans to organize the fifth edition of its state-level mega job fairs under the flagship Ghar Ghar Rozgar and Karobar Mission between September 9 and 30. Eligible candidates can appear for walk-in interviews. As per data uploaded … Read more 28.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 5,000 farmers apply for old-age pension scheme   The state government has started registering farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), an old-age pension scheme for all land holding small and marginal farmers (SMFs), through E-mitra. So far, 5,000 farmers have registered themselves under the scheme.   The registrations are being conducted through e-mitra centres in … Read more 28.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Now, dist welfare officers to transfer ‘shagun’ to Ashirwad beneficiaries To cut red tape, the state government has fast-tracked disbursal of shagun amount under the Ashirwad scheme provided to the family of a girl belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Backward Class (BC) or economically weaker sections.   Now, the district welfare officers … Read more 27.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Udaipur girl second from state to cross English Channel   GAURVI Singhvi, a girl from Udaipur, has become the second Rajasthani to cross the English Channel on August 23, according to the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation (CS&PF), one of the two organisations that ratify crossings.   The first Rajasthani to achieve this feat, … Read more 27.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs