Dec 2018

PUNJAB   Blood to be provided free of cost at all government hospitals in Punjab from Jan 1   Blood will be provided free of cost in government-run hospitals across Punjab from New Year’s Day.   As part of ‘Tandarust Punjab’, all government hospitals across the state will provide blood and blood components free of … Read more 30-31.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government scraps minimum education criteria for civic poll candidates   Rajasthan will once again have direct elections for mayors and chairpersons in urban municipal bodies. The previous government had discontinued the practice introduced by the Ashok Gehlot government of 2008-2013.   The education criteria was introduced by the previous Vasundhra Raje-led government, which stipulated that for contesting … Read more 30-31.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   PSPCL all set to make operational biomass fuel-based  plant at Jalkheri   Making an attempt to douse the smouldering issue of stubble burning in Punjab, at least to some extent, the state power utility — Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) or Powercom — is all set to make operational its over two-decade-old … Read more 29.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN International Camel festival to be held at Bikaner from 12 Jan 2019   The 26th International Camel Festival will be held in Bikaner, Rajasthan on January 12 and 13, 2019. On the second day of the festival, heritage walk will be organized from the Rampuriya Haveli to Bikaji’sTekri, in which the tourists will be … Read more 29.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Plan for green zone at Mt Abu with Centre   The state government has sent a fresh proposal to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) to declare an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary.   The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Aravalli Hill range in the … Read more 28.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab restricts sale of unpackaged salt, spices, condiments   Punjab Commissionerate of Food and Drug Administration on Friday directed the food safety teams to conduct a state-wide check of the sale of open or loose powdered spices, condiments and salt.   “As per rule 2.3.14 of Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions … Read more 28.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

PUNJAB   PSPCL sells Rs 1,002 Cr power to other States in 2018   Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is lighting other states of India too. For, Punjab’s power utility has sold power worth Rs 1,002 crore to other states of the country in a single financial year of 2018 — something happening for … Read more 27.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Dilwara & Ranakpur Jain Temples   Dilwara Temples   The Dilwara Temples are located about 2.5 kilometers from Mount Abu. There are 5 Dilwara Templesin Rajasthan namely, the Vimal Vasahi, Pithalhar, Mahaveer Swami, Luna Vasahi and Khartar Vasahi. They are dedicated to Jain Tirthankars. They were constructed in 11th and 13th centuries AD. All … Read more 27.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Centre agrees to reduce Pb’s share in Shahpur Kandi Dam project     The Central Government has agreed to enhance its share in the Shahpur Kandi Dam project on river Ravi from 60 to 86 percent, thus conceding Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh’s request to reduce the state’s contribution to only 14 … Read more 26.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        Khajuraho of Rajasthan’ set to regain its lost glory ð  The 11th century Kiradu temples in Barmer known as ‘Khajuraho of Rajasthan’ having large number of temples in a compound marked with explicit rock carvings, depiction of Mahabharta, combat operations, dancing women and music instruments is set for a restoration. The first phase of the restoration work of … Read more 26.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs