Dec 2019

PUNJAB   IIFPT signs MoU with 8 Institutes in India to help small farmers The Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Bathinda signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 8 different reputed institutes of the region in the states of Punjab and Haryana. IIFPT signed and exchanged the MoUs with the VC’s and Director’s of the 8 Universities, Colleges, … Read more 26.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB Punjab 5th in recovering fines on food safety violations Punjab has emerged the fifth top state in recovering penalties when it comes to fining violators of national food safety laws. The Punjab Government, through its food safety inspectors, recovered penalties worth Rs 1.57 crore through 2018-2019, next only to four larger states that performed … Read more 01-02.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   PSIEC launched EMS, Web GIS for ease of doing business   The Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC) has launched the Estate Management System (EMS) and Web-based Geographic Information System (Web-GIS) on 28 November 2019. PSIEC launched it under the leadership of Capt. Amarinder Singh.   The aim of the system is to ensure transparency. The system also promotes ease of … Read more 05.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   NABI, Mohali & Bioendev, Sweden set up joint ‘Waste to Bio Coal’ project   To convert Agriculture waste to Bio Coal’ is a project established by the support of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India at National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali in partnership with Bioendev, Sweden. On 17th … Read more 06.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Ministry of Tourism sanctioned a project in Sri Anandpur Sahib under its Swadesh Darshan Scheme   The union government formulated a special action plan for the development of tourism in Sri Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Ministry of Tourism, under its Swadesh Darshan scheme, sanctioned a project Development of Heritage … Read more 13.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab government to give 15 per cent subsidy to jobless to buy vehicles   To give its flagship scheme ‘Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar’ a push, the Punjab government has decided to provide subsidy on purchase of vehicles — three-wheelers and four-wheelers — to facilitate self-employment for jobless individuals in the state. The government will chip in with … Read more 28.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL International Tea Day 2019 The United Nations (UN) has declared May 21 as International Tea Day on the recommendations of India, however, this day is celebrated on December 15 Every Year. The proposal was made by India at the International Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Intergovernmental Group meeting held in Milan 4 years ago. … Read more 15-16.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Chandigarh railway station gets navigation facilities for visually impaired Navigation facilities for visually impaired was inaugurated at Chandigarh railway station in Punjab on 5 January 2020. This facility has been introduced by the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation through Bengaluru-based NGO Anuprayaas. Chandigarh is the fifth Railway station in the country and first in North India to have … Read more 21.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab to get seven fast-track courts for rape cases The Punjab cabinet gave nod for setting up of seven fast-track courts in the state for ensuring speedy trial in rape cases. Three special courts to decide offences against children and 10 more family courts to cover all the districts of Punjab, were also approved … Read more 25.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Soon, training in microchip designing at Mohali   Soon, Mohali in Punjab will be on the global map as one of the first movers in India to impart training in microchip designing and fabrication. Taking a step in this direction, the state government signed an MoU with Semi Conductor Lab, the only organisation … Read more 17.12.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs