July 2019

PUNJAB CM launches online teacher transfer policy   Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today issued the first transfer orders for teachers under the new policy. All transfers of the teaching staff are now being done online with no human intervention.   Schools have been divided into five zones for the purpose with detailed criteria laid … Read more 31.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Roaring Rajasthan: Tiger count up 115%   Rajasthan’s tiger population has grown by 115% in the last 12 years, says ‘Status of Tigers in India-2018’ report which was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on International Tiger Day.   With 69 tigers, the state stands ninth in the predatory feline population across the country. Madhya Pradesh … Read more 31.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab to set up hi-tech cycle valley at Ludhiana   Punjab Government, as a part of its well-conceived strategy to bolster industrial sector in the State and providing job avenues to the youth, would establish a high tech cycle valley in 383 acres at Dhanansu village in Ludhiana district. The Punjab Government is … Read more 30.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Govt plans to amend Act to ensure life term for food adulteration ð  The Rajasthan government plans to amend the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act to make the provision of life imprisonment penalty against those found guilty of food adulteration. ð  The government also plans to make food adulteration a nonbailable offence and … Read more 30.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Chandigarh finally gets BCCI affiliation   After nearly four decades, Chandigarh has finally received affiliation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, thus providing an opportunity for the city cricketers to play in BCCI tournament.   UTCA was registered in 1982 and since then various attempts were made to get the affiliation. … Read more 28-29.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan risks running out of water: Study   Rajasthan could reel under extreme water crisis in the coming years with the per capita water (PCW) availability going down from 2028 billion cubic metre (BCM) in 1951 to 637 BCM in 2016, state government figures say. The study prepared by the water resources department stated that during the said period, … Read more 28-29.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   China hacks free trade route, chokes Punjab cycle industry   Punjab’s bicycle industry is huffing and puffing to survive as cheaper Chinese imports entering India through a free trade agreement China.   Pradeep Wadhwan, Vice President of United Cycle & Parts Manufacturers Association (an umbrella organisation of cycle manufacturers of Ludhiana) around 200 bicycle … Read more 27.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN State to bring bill against terrorism, organised crime   In order to ensure effective action against smuggling of drugs and narcotics and other serious crimes, the state government will soon bring Rajasthan Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill.   CM said, to handle the challenge of drug smuggling, the state and Centre have many … Read more 27.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB Punjab wilfdlife department plans reintroduction of cheetal The Punjab wildlife department is planning to identify suitable habitats for the cheetal’s (spotted deer’s) reintroduction in the state and release the animal on a pilot basis to provide prey to leopards.   The deer is more adapted to the plains. However, the decision was changed after … Read more 26.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Special cells to monitor rainwater harvesting   Based on the directions of the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Rajasthan will constitute rainwater harvesting cells in 111 cities and towns across 29 districts for effective monitoring.   According to the guidelines, the cell will monitor the extent of groundwater extraction and aquifer recharge. This information will be displayed at prominent … Read more 26.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs