March 2019

PUNJAB   BBMB exceeds target   Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has generated 10,190 million units of power during the last fiscal ended. This is 8.12 per cent more than the target of 9,425 million units fixed by the Central Electricity Authority for the BBMB for financial year 2018-19.   This feat was achieved despite … Read more 30-31.03.19 PUNJAB (PPSC) Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab History : Vedic Punjab   The Rig-Veda, the oldest book in human history, is thought to have been written in the Punjab. It embodies a literary record of the socio-cultural development of ancient Punjab (known as Sapta Sindhu) and affords us a glimpse of the life of its people. Vedic society was … Read more 29.03.19 PUNJAB (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Day was celebrated on 30th March   Rajasthan Day is celebrated every year on March 30to commemorate the day on which the state of Rajasthan came into existence. Rajasthan, earlier known as Rajputana, came into existence on March 30, 1949. Rajasthan Day commemorates the valour, strong will power and sacrifice of the people of Rajasthan. Before Independence, Rajasthan was comprised … Read more 30-31.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more 29.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB Punjab word in Historical books   The first known use of the word Punjab is in the book Tarikh-e-Sher Shah (1580), which mentions the construction of a fort by “Sher Khan of Punjab”. The name is mentioned again in Ain-e-Akbari (part 1), written by Abul Fazal, who also mentions that the territory of Punjab … Read more 28.03.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Some key customs of Rajasthan   Nangal – The ceremony of inauguration of the newly built house is called Nangal.   Janeu practice– There is practice of putting Janeu on children in Brahman caste. It is is also called Yaghopavit.   Sati Practice – The practice of Sati was prevalent in bygone  era in … Read more 28.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New crop loans to farmers after Aadhaar-based certification   In a policy decision, the cooperative department of Rajasthan has decided to provide new crop loans to farmers only after the Aadhaar based certification through digital marketing register (DMR).   The online process, in which the loan payment will be made to the farmers through … Read more 27.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   SGPC passes annual budget of Rs 1,205 crore Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), a religious body which manages the functioning of Sikh shrines and educational institutes under it, on Saturday passed an annual budget of Rs 1,205 crore for the financial year 2019-2020.   The budget has provisioned Rs 700 crore for Gurdwara … Read more 27.03.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Transport dept to change ticket checking system to curb losses   In order to curb revenue leakage and generate profits, the state transport department will change the ongoing ticket checking system, use e-governance, employee behaviour and renovation of bus stands.   In order to curb revenue leakage change will be made in the ongoing … Read more 26.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Kalgidhar society to set up Punjab’ largest rural solar energy project on April 2   Punjab’ largest 1.2 MW rural solar energy project commissioned by any rural education institute in the state will start electricity production on April 2 at Akal University in Bathinda. Akal University in Talwandi Sabo is run by Kalgidhar society.   The largest … Read more 26.03.19 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs