January 2019

PUNJAB   Amarinder Singh seeks Chandigarh’s inclusion under open sky policy   Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has sought inclusion of Chandigarh in the list of cities notified for operation of airlines of ASEAN countries under the government of India’s open sky policy.   The international civil terminal at SAS Nagar (Mohali) had been functioning for the … Read more 24-25.02.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab’s increasing debt matter of concern   The 15th Finance Commission has raised its concern on the Punjab’s increasing outstanding debt to the gross state domestic product (GSDP) ratio, decline in tax revenues, state finances, debt trap situation, agriculture distress and groundwater depletion.   The commission found that the state’s debt to GSDP ratio has … Read more 31.01.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Jobless in Rajasthan to get RS 3,000 a month dole from March 1   Rajasthan is one of the worst performers in terms of generating employment. According to the December 2018 report of the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in the state went up to 7.7% last year. … Read more 31.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab govt gave approval for Smart Village Campaign worth of Rs 385 crores   Punjab govt gave approval for ‘Smart Village Campaign’ worth of Rs 385 crores Punjab government approved a rural development scheme”‘Smart Village Campaign” worth Rs 384.40 crore to build village infrastructure and provide essential amenities. Getting approved by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, … Read more 30.01.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sikar has 649 girls per 1,000 boys, worst in Rajasthan: Report   The recently released Central Registration System figures are contradictory to the figures released by the state. While the Centre has claimed that the state recorded an average SRB of 806 in 2016, the state had then claimed 939 girls had been born … Read more 30.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab okays Rs 298.75 cr urban environment improvement plan   The Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday okayed a proposal of the Local Government Department for release of funds of Rs 298.75 crore to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for infrastructure development under an Urban Environment Improvement Programme (UEIP).   The funds would be provided by … Read more 29.01.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government clears 4% quota for persons with disabilities   The state government on Thursday (January 24) approved four per cent reservation for persons with disabilities in government jobs and education.   In Rajasthan, persons with disabilities already enjoyed three per cent reservation in government jobs and education. It has now been increased from three … Read more 29.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   State to seek fiscal package from Finance Commission   The state will be seeking an incentive package from the 15th Finance Commission for meeting all parameters of national development tasks. This package could then be used to mitigate the state’s financial woes, owing to its burgeoning public debt, settlement of the legacy food … Read more 27-28.01.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Panel submits report on farm loan waiver   The interdepartmental ministerial committee constituted to recommend the farm loan waiver model for Rajasthan has submitted its report to chief minister.   As far as the loan in the co-operative sector is concerned, it is not an issue as it is in the states purview, but … Read more 27-28.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab’s Republic Day tableau wins third prize   Punjab has won the third prize for its tableau on the theme of Jallianwala Bagh massacre, displayed at this year’s Republic Day parade.   The tableau was a humble tribute to the centenary commemoration of the Jallianwala massacre in April 2019.   The Punjab tableau … Read more 26.01.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs