May 2018

PUNJAB   Punjab’s new it policy on anvil   Punjab Government has given in principle approval to its new ‘IT Policy’ for the State.   A special IT task force would also be formed in the State to chalk out a roadmap to develop Mohali as the best IT destination amongst the tier-II cities in … Read more 08.05.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 5 sites in Rajasthan among 100 monuments under Adarsh scheme   Archaeological Survey of India has declared 100 famous monuments in the country as Adarsh monuments in which five are in Rajasthan. On the demand and suggestions of tourists visiting these sites, ASI has started working on the plan for developing these sites and increasing … Read more 08.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab puts release of Class XII history books on hold   Under fire from opposition parties over changes in Class XII history textbooks of Punjab School Education Board, Punjab government decided to hold back further release of the books till the newly-constituted oversight committee gives its opinion. The decision seems to have come as … Read more 06-07.05.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur to have night flights from June 1   The completion of ongoing construction work of parallel taxiway at Jaipur airport, scheduled for May 31, will see launch of four new flights and also result in easing of traffic congestion during the day time.   flights to Bangalore, Chennai and Pune will commence from … Read more 06-07.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Govt to fine-tune health scheme to benefit more   Punjab is likely to dovetail the Modi government’s National Health Protection Mission (NHPM) with its proposed Universal Health Scheme so that maximum people in the state get the benefit of a cashless health insurance.   The Central scheme is unlikely to be implemented in … Read more 05.05.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Every 3rd Wednesday to be male sterilisation day   After the glaringly low male sterilisation rate across the state, the health department has issued guidelines to provide an easy availability and develope public awareness on the issue.   The condition of male sterilisation has been pitiable over the last few years. Against the estimated … Read more 05.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab to commence skill development mission; aims on massive employment for youths   Punjab is all set to undertake Aajeevika Evam Kaushal Vikas Divas at 37 Blocks in the state with an aim to increase the reach of rural households to livelihoods. Notably, the center is undertaking Gram Swaraj Abhiyan from April 14 … Read more 04.05.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Acute malnutrition: 58% children cured under govt project   Rajasthan is performing remarkably good in health projects. These projects was led by the NHM, ICDS and Rajasthan and Action against Hunger-india.   These include – The community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and other one is  Positive and Optimum care of Children through a … Read more 04.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab launches mr vaccination campaign from faridkot   The Punjab Government, to eradicate measles and rubella, on Tuesday launched the State-level Measles Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign from Fridkot.   The State Health and Family Welfare Minister, while rolling out the campaign, said that during this campaign, all children ranging from the age of … Read more 02.05.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN South Western Command’s Exercise Vijay Prahar   South Western Command is carrying out Exercise VIJAY PRAHAR employing more than 20000 troops in the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges close to Suratgarh in Rajasthan.   The exercise is aimed to orchestrate wide spectrum of threats which are planned to be tackled through high tempo joint air … Read more 02.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs