June 2018

PUNJAB   Punjab hikes compensation for damaged crops by 50%   Coming to the aid of farmers whose crops have been damaged by natural calamity, Punjab Government on Wednesday announced to enhance the compensation to Rs12,000 per acre — a 50 per cent hike over the earlier. The landmark decision will be implemented from June … Read more 19.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Interlinking of rivers project gets clearance by water panel   The Central Water Commission (CWC) has given hydrological clearance to Rajasthan’s first interlinking of rivers project called Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).   ERCP aims to provide drinking water to 40% of state population through interlinking of rivers. It proposes to provide drinking water … Read more 19.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   RK Singh inaugurates solar plant at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib   India is making rapid strides in the field of renewable energy and we will overshoot the target of 175 GW renewable energy by 2022.” said Shri R.K Singh, Minister of State(IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy.   He was speaking … Read more 17-18.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at No.1 state in water conversation   NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthanat first place among states in water conversation as it registered a significant increase in the level of groundwater. The water level has increased in the state due to water conservation structures built under Chief Minister’s Jal Swawlamban Abhiyaan programme. Also, … Read more 17-18.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh discontinues ceremonial guard of honour   Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh has discontinued the ceremonial guard of honour accorded to his office, Raj Bhawan officials said.   While a letter in this regard was sent by his office to the state government, the practice was discontinued during his recent visit to Jodhpur … Read more 16.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab govt launched a mobile app named iHariyali to offer free saplings   Punjab govt launched a mobile app named “i-Hariyali”under ‘Mission Tandarust‘ to offer free saplings for users. The users can book a sapling of their choice, a maximum of 25 per person, from a nearby government nursery.  INTERNATIONAL   India to host European Union … Read more 16.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Blood donation: Rajasthan at dismal 24th spot   Voluntary blood donation in summers has taken a significant dip leading to crisis of blood in some blood banks of the city. One blood bank in a private hospital faced shortage of blood which was immediately helped by social organisations by holding blood donation camps in different parts of the city. However, … Read more 15.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Social security cover for domestic workers in punjab   In a major policy decision, the Punjab Government decided to register all the domestic workers in the State with the State Social Security Board.   As per the decision, they will be extended benefits under various social security and welfare schemes being run by … Read more 15.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Pspcl launches pilot project under ‘paani bachoo, paise kamao’   Punjab power utility, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), has launched pilot project of direct benefit transfer for electricity to agricultural consumers in the state under ‘Paani Bachoo, Paise Kamao’ (save water, earn money) scheme approved by the State Government.   The … Read more 14.06.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ₹25,000 grant to schools every year for renovation, improving sanitation   State education minister Vasudev Devnani on Monday said that the government will provide an annual grant of Rs 25,000 to government schools for renovation, sanitation and other purposes.   In order to encourage computer education; the government will setup Information, Communication and Technology … Read more 14.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs