Dec 2018

PUNJAB   ·        ASI to take over heritage structures inside Ram Bagh ð  The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is all geared up to clear the historic Ram Bagh of encroachments and take over the possession of heritage structures located inside the monument area. ð  At present three British-era clubs — Services Club, Lumsden Club … Read more 25.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   ·        Rajasthan Institutions : BUREAU OF INVESTMENT PROMOTION (BIP) ð  Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), is the nodal agency for investment promotion in the state, was established in 1991 to facilitate large investment in the state. BIP serves as a one-stop knowledge house with respect throughout the ‘conceptualization-to commissioning’ stage. The most important … Read more 25.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB     ·        Mohali cops seize 36,000 litres of liquor in 2018 ð  The city police this year have registered around 230 cases under of the Excise Act and seized 36,000 litres of liquor. According to the official of the Mohali police, low prices of liquor in Chandigarh allures smuggler as they buy from the UT and then … Read more 23-24.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        State likely to miss immunisation target due to ANM shortage ð  Rajasthan may fall short of achieving the 90% full immunisation coverage (FIC) target by this month because of shortage of auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMS) who act as vaccinators. ð  The ministry of health and family welfare had planned to achieve 90% immunisation … Read more 23-24.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Urea shortage upsets farmers   Farmers in Moga, Ferozepur, Fazilka and other districts of Malwa are complaining of shortage of urea in the middle of the rabi season. They have already irrigated the recently sown wheat crop and are looking for urea to spray in the fields.   Around 65 per cent of … Read more 22.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        Rajasthan History : Neemuchana Farmer Movement 1924-25 ð   Extensively Writing by Pratap, New Rajasthan ð   This movement was taken during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar. ð  Reason – Increase in the fine rates ð  Current situation –  Nemuchana is in Alwar district. ð  On 14th May, 1925, farmers of Alwar … Read more 22.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   No farm fires, yet air quality below par   Despite no stubble-burning in Punjab for the past almost a month, the state’s air quality index (AQI) is a “moderate” 166, with Mandi Gobindgarh and Patiala in the poor-quality bracket.   As per Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) figures, the AQI for various cities … Read more 21.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Govt working on logistics for farm loan waiver of 50 lakh farmers in Rajasthan   State government has started building the roadmap for farm loan waiver in the state.   Other departments like department of finance has also sought information from department of cooperatives regarding the farm loan waiver and the farmers who will … Read more 21.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab and Haryana HC stays e-auction of mines in Punjab   Taking cognizance of a plea against the Punjab government’s sand and gravel mining policy, the Punjab and Haryana high court stayed the notice issued by the state government on October 31, inviting bids for e-auction of mining sites.   The PIL claims that the … Read more 20.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur wax museum unveils Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s statue     Jaipur Wax Museum, situated at Nahargarh Fort, marked its second anniversary by unveiling a wax statue of cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Weighing 56 kg, of which 19 kg is wax and the rest is fibre, the statue is five feet and nine inches tall, and is … Read more 20.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs