June 2018

PUNJAB   Punjab villages declared open defecation free   Punjab has declared its entire rural area as ‘open defecation free’. Announcing this, the state Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Razia Sultana on Sunday said that Punjab has been marching ahead on all parameters of development under the  leadership of Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and … Read more 24-25.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt liquor surcharge to generate funds for cow protection   The Rajasthan government in Rajasthan has introduced a 20 per cent surcharge on liquor, the proceeds of which will be used for protection of cows in the state.   The state government had in April last year imposed a 10 per cent surcharge on all … Read more 24-25.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB     Swachh bharat survey: pb tops list in north zone   Out of total 4,203 Indian cities, Punjab has emerged as the number one State in the north zone as per the results of Swachh Survekhshan-2018, announced on Saturday. Punjab’s national level rank has also improved with the state finishing amongst top 10. … Read more 23.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan introduces incentive for govt school staff   State education department has set a new goal of ‘Drop Out Free Panchayat’ (DOFP) for teachers leading enrollment drives in its schools. Officials say that those gram panchayats which are declared DOFP will be rewarded by the state. The DOFP status is granted after officials confirmed … Read more 23.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur leaps to 39th place in national Swachh rankings   From a lowly rank of 215 last year, Jaipur catapulted to 39th cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2018,when the rankings were declared by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs. Udaipur with a ranking of 85 was the other city from Rajasthan that figured in … Read more 22.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab considering geo-tagging of trees   Punjab Public Works Department will not only carry out a large scale tree plantation along the rural link roads across the state, but it is also considering geo-tagging the trees for its proper upkeep and to maintain a record.   PWD will actively promote greening of rural … Read more 22.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Godawan breeding centre to be set up in Baran dist   A centre for breeding the dwindling number of Great Indian Bustard(GIB), which comes under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, will be set up at Sorsen in Baran district. This centre will be set up under the supervision of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) GIB experts.   … Read more 20.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthans govt reserves 15% seats for NRIs in new medical colleges   The state government has reserved 15% MBBS seats in five new medical colleges for NRIs. The decision has been taken to strengthen financial condition of the five new medical colleges, which will be run by Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RMES).   These five … Read more 21.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Smart classes in pb govt schools soon   To impart education to the students studying in Government schools on par with private schools, Punjab Education Department has decided to start smart classes in 2,800 Government schools of the State.   The initiative would help in curbing the mushrooming of private school culture in … Read more 20.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab to bring ots scheme for sick industrial units   Punjab Government will soon bring the provision of One Time Settlement (OTS) for the state sick industrial units. “It will be the part of the state’s new industrial policy which will be unveiled next month aimed at bolstering the Punjab’s industry. The government … Read more 21.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs