july 2018

RAJASTHAN To avail govt schemes, 75,000 transgenders to get ID cards   Transgender Welfare Board will soon issue multi-purpose identity cards to about 75,000 transgenders in the state to help them avail of government schemes.   The person will have to give an affidavit stating that he or she is a transgender and provide age, … Read more 14.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab releases rs 469 cr to clear pending payments under various schemes   Giving a further fillip to its development agenda, Punjab government on Monday released Rs 469 crore towards pending payments for various schemes and development projects, besides clearing the entire pendency of VAT and GST refunds in the state treasury.   … Read more 18.07.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Centre allocates over Rs 2,000 cr for highways in Rajasthan  According to data released by the ministry, the funds have apparently been allocated as per the need as in 2012-13 it was Rs 12.24 crore which increased to Rs 215.50 crore in 2014 but dipped in 2015 with only Rs 107.16 crore but saw a massive … Read more 25.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Nabard to soon release rs 4,000 cr for crop loans in punjab   National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Thursday assured the Punjab Government of soon releasing the limit of Rs 4,000 crore for providing crop loans to the farmers by the Punjab State Cooperative Bank.   Besides, the NABARD … Read more 26.07.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Capt launches ‘one rank up promotion’ scheme to end stagnation in police force   Ending the stagnation in the state police force, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh launched ‘one rank up promotion’ scheme for assured career progression of the police personnel. “Nobody will retire from Punjab Police before becoming an assistant sub … Read more 10.07.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Family planning slips in state   Rajasthan has slipped on the family planning front despite efforts by the state health department, with 32 districts showing negative trends, according to the latest review report of the programme.   Methods of contraception include sterilisation, IUD (intrauterine device) insertion, PPIUCD (postpartum Intrauterine contraceptive device) insertion, oral pills … Read more 29-30.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab edu dept launches e-office, e-punjab school, other mobile apps   To streamline the State’s school education system and be prepared for futuristic challenges, Punjab Government has launched online school management system e-Punjab School, e-Office, grievances redressal system, biometric attendance system, GIS mapping of schools, unification of portals, mobile applications, among various software. … Read more 05.07.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Centre’s advice, surplus stock behind school milk scheme   The free milk scheme for government school students in Rajasthan was in line with the Centre’s advice to states to utilise surplus stocks of milk, though it was launched ahead of assembly elections due by the year-end.   Chief minister Vasundhra Raje launched the Annapurna … Read more 04.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB Govt plans to install 20,000 solar pumps in four years   The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has announced to install solar pumps across the state under the solar hydro pumping project.   The government had decided to implement the solar pumping project in a big way by providing subsidy of up to 80 … Read more 01-02.07.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Smart City Expo India to be held in Jaipur   Smart City Expo India will attract Governments, Policy makers, Large corporates, Entrepreneurs and dignitaries from Public and Private firms from across the globe.   Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), in collaboration with Quantela, announced the hosting of “Smart City Expo India, Jaipur 2018” event in … Read more 07.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs