August 2019

PUNJAB   State may create separate intel wing for Prisons Dept   Punjab is mulling having a separate intelligence wing for the Jails Department, to keep tabs on trouble mongers among the prisoners and undertrials.   There are 23,033 persons in jails of Punjab, of which 7,366 were convicts and 10,319 undertrials.   A three-tier … Read more 08.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government launches new higher education model named RACE   A new higher education model launched in Rajasthan for distribution of faculties and movable assets among the government colleges at the district level to rationalize the availability of resources. The model will create a pool for sharing of facilities will benefit the colleges lacking infrastructure. Minister of … Read more 08.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Pakistan completes 90% work on Kartarpur Corridor: Report   Pakistan has completed 90 per cent work on the Kartarpur Corridor from the zero line to Gurdwara Sahib and plans to inaugurate it on the 550 birth celebrations of Guru Nanak in November this year, according to a media report.   The corridor will … Read more 07.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more 07.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Pakistan completes 90% work on Kartarpur Corridor: Report   Pakistan has completed 90 per cent work on the Kartarpur Corridor from the zero line to Gurdwara Sahib and plans to inaugurate it on the 550 birth celebrations of Guru Nanak in November this year, according to a media report.   The corridor will … Read more 06.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan passes lynching, honour killing bills   The Rajasthan assembly passed a bill against mob lynching and another one against honour killings.   The Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 provides for life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh to convicts in cases of mob lynching involving the victim’s death.   The … Read more 06.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Hit by slowdown, state misses revenue targets   The economic gloom has not spared Punjab, with the state witnessing one of its worst fiscal performances in recent times. The slowdown has led to the state earning just 11.67 per cent of its budget estimates during the first quarter of 2019-20.   In the … Read more 04-05.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan tops in ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ for 3rd time   For the third consecutive time, the state will be felicitated for its best practices, innovations, awareness generation, community engagement and improvement in sex ratio at birth, under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP). State’s department of women and child development will collect the award at … Read more 04-05.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Lok Sabha passes Jallianwala Memorial Trust Amendment Bill   The Lok Sabha passed Jallianwala Memorial Trust Amendment Bill amid the Congress, TMC, NCP and DMK walkout.   The Congress slammed the MP for trying to malign the Congress veteran and Punjab CM Amarinder Singh by way of the mention even as Badal persisted … Read more 03.08.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt scheme to ensure beggar-free capital   Unlike previous occasions, this time the state government will ensure making Jaipur a ‘beggar-free capital’ by introducing a scheme, which will involve complete facilitation and rehabilitation package for the beggars. This will ensure skill development and alternative job opportunities for them.   The Rajasthan Rehabilitation of Beggars or Indigents … Read more 03.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs