Nov 2018

PUNJAB   Official Language Conference of Northern Region held in Chandigarh   The Regional Conference under the aegis of the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, was organized by Regional Implementation Offices of North-1 and North-2 Regions in Chandigarh.   Central Government Officials from Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, … Read more 07.11.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Percentage of young voters in Rajasthan below national average   The percentage of voters belonging to the age group of 18-19 in Rajasthan is just 2.58 per cent of the total population, way below the national average of 4.22 per cent.   The total population of people belonging to the age group 18-19 is 32,42,874. Out of this, … Read more 07.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab government to upgrade government schools infrastructure   The Punjab government has prepared a comprehensive plan for the upgradation of infrastructure in government-run schools.   To overcome the shortage of classrooms in government schools, Punjab government has earmarked a budget of over Rs 800 crore. The government plans to construct 10,976 classrooms across the state. Of … Read more 06.11.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Braille-enabled EVMs, voter slips for the first time in Rajasthan   For the first time in Rajasthan, at all the polling stations across the state, braille-enabled Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used for visually impaired people. Voter slips in braille script too would be provided to all the visually impaired voters during the … Read more 06.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab sets up state mental health authority   The Punjab government has constituted a state mental health authority for proper functioning of the system of mental health services.   The Union government had implemented the Mental Health Care Act and soon district-level review boards would be constituted in each district for monitoring implementation of provisions of the … Read more 03-04.11.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan among top 6 states to cross 3,000 dengue cases   Rajasthan has joined the club of six states that have reported more than 3,000 dengue cases in 2018 so far. In October till now, more than 200 persons have been diagnosed with dengue. Most of the cases of dengue are being reported from Jaipur. In the … Read more 05.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB     Education Dept takes over 559 schools   The Education Department has taken over 559 Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) schools to post teachers who have accepted the government’s offer of a regular job at a monthly salary of Rs 15,300.   These 559 schools were established under the SSA Society and only teachers … Read more 03-04.11.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Flower business blooms in Rajasthan despite low production   Palaces and the rich heritage of Rajasthan, has made the state a hub for destination weddings and parties. This has led to a boom in the flower business in the state, even after a low production. There is a huge demand for flowers in the state and … Read more 03-04.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Pb to provide employment to 55 progressive youngsters from each district in dairy field   Punjab Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department has framed an ambitious policy to provide self employment to al teast 55 youngsters from each district, at their doorsteps in the field of dairy farming.   The Department will encourage … Read more 02.11.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage : BLOCK PRINTING   Close to Jaipur is the small township of Sanganer, the name synonymous today with the finest block printed cottons. Some of the ‘Sanganeri chipas’ have moved to Jaipur and their colourful printed creations are widely available. Block printing is a finely developed art in other parts of Rajasthan … Read more 02.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs