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PUNJAB Punjab seeks Centre’s help to increase foodgrain storage To address the problem of inadequate covered storage space for foodgrains in the State, Punjab has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s permission to construct 20 lakh metric tonne-capacity godowns. Bumper crops during the last few seasons, coupled with slow pace of evacuation of foodgrains … Read more 25.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN · Groundwater in Rajasthan fell by 62.70%, reveals study ð With the PHED digging up more tube wells in the city, serious concerns are being raised about the level of groundwater. ð As per a decadal average study conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) on 928 stations in the state, Rajasthan is facing a … Read more 25.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
PUNJAB Centre’s no to funds for tablets, PCs in schools The Central Government has refused to sanction funds to Punjab for distribution of tablets, laptops and computers in government schools, under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) component of ‘Samagra Shiksha’, due to the existing backlog in execution of digital boards in 331 … Read more 24.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN UPSC pre-qualifiers to get free hostel, food Students qualifying the preliminary round of the Union Public Service Commission exam can now get free hostel, food, study material, coaching and library facilities as per a recent circular issued by the Rajasthan institute of cooperative education and management (RICEM). RICEM is a training institution promoted … Read more 24.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab govt to give additional powers to mayors The Punjab government has decided to give additional powers to the mayors of 10 municipal corporations to accelerate the pace of ongoing projects and complete all the development works within a stipulated time frame. It had been brought to his notice that work on … Read more 23.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Makrana Marble used for Taj Mahal is now ‘Global Heritage Stone Resource’ Marble from Makrana in Rajasthan is now Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR), as confirmed by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), an international non-governmental organisation devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology. The GHSR designation … Read more 23.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab tops country in adulterated, misbranded food samples Punjab tops the country when it comes to adulterated or misbranded processed food. Of the 26,077 samples of processed food found to be adulterated or misbranded in the country in 2018-19, Punjab had the highest — 3,403. The state also kept the strongest check on … Read more 21-22.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government has launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme The Rajasthan governmenthas launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme, a Police training program, for class 8 and 9 students . The training aims to curb rising adolescent delinquency and strengthen teenagers mentally and physically. Also, it aims to make the students aware of basic laws and legal procedures. All aspects of … Read more 21-22.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
PUNJAB · Punjab comes up with policy to revive stalled housing projects ð To bail out stalled realty projects, the Punjab government has come up with a policy paving way for addition of promoters in licensed projects that are stuck for want of funds. The policy has come as a major relief to several projects across the … Read more 20.07.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN · Rajasthan govt launched Udyog Mitra Portal for online registration of new MSMEs ð In a bid to encourage new businesses to flourish in Rajasthan, the state government launched a new ‘Udyog Mitra’ portal for online registration of new enterprises in state. The main objective of the portal is to ensure that new business … Read more 20.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs