Dec 2018

PUNJAB   ·        Now, project for women drug users ð  The Punjab health department launched a harm reduction project for women who use drugs. The project would be implemented on pilot basis in Kapurthala district of Punjab, in partnership with Harm Reduction Advocacy in Asia (HRAsia), Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The project aims at maximizing the … Read more 13.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Bikaner state set up first legislative assembly   Before the Rajasthan legislative assembly came into existence in 1952 in independent India, erstwhile Bikaner state had the first functioning legislative assembly, which was set up in 1913. Maharaja Ganga Singh announced the parliamentary form of government in 1911 to mark the 25th anniversary of his rule. It was among … Read more 13.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab brings policy to revive defunct industries   Punjab Government has given a nod to a new policy aimed at the revival and rejuvenation of defunct industries across the state.   Under this initiative, the debt ridden companies as well as the entrepreneurs would be provided an opportunity for one time settlement (OTS) … Read more 12.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 41% choose NOTA, number dips since last assembly polls in Rajasthan There were only 1.41 per cent who voted for NOTA this time while in last assembly elections there were 1.93 per cent voters who chose the option. Among 3,12,800 postal ballots received, only 0.8 per cent (2,622) went for NOTA. However,  more than … Read more 12.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   ·        Pb to adopt modern tech to reduce road mishaps ð  Working with the sole aim of reducing road mishaps across the state, Punjab Government has decided to use high-end technology, besides chalking out a comprehensive programme to educate students regarding road safety norms. ð  The use of high-end technology would be ensured … Read more 11.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Elections, 2018     Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Election, 2018 was held on 7 December 2018 in a single phase.   Rajasthan has a unicameral legislature and thus has only one housecalled Vidhan Sabha or Legislative Assembly, located in Jaipur, the state capital.   The current strength of Rajasthan Assembly is 200 … Read more 11.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   State government plans water regulation authority soon   The Punjab government will soon set up ‘Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority’ (PWRDA) for the conservation and management of the water resources across the state.   The authority would be empowered to issue tariff orders for charges to be levied by all entities supplying … Read more 09-10.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 255 wellness centres a big boost for healthcare in Rajasthan   The state has made operational 255 health and wellness centres (HWC) under Ayushman Bharat. The state has not adopted Ayushman Bharat’s insurance component yet but it has adopted its provision of developing health centres as HWCs to provide improved healthcare facilities in the state.   Among 255 … Read more 09-10.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Rs 1771 cr to over 1L marginal farmers   Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Friday gave debt relief against commercial bank loans to the tune of Rs 1771 crore for 1,09,730 eligible marginal farmers of four districts, and also announced the extension of the waiver scheme to farmers with landholding of … Read more 08.12.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Govt okays water supply through pipeline to scarcity-hit areas   The state government has given work orders to the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) to provide water through pipelines in Kho Nagoriyan, Jamdoli and Amber region which are facing an acute water crisis. The project will cost more than Rs 100 crore. Residents of Kho Nagoriyan … Read more 08.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs