nov 2019

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government plans 9,894 community loos by March in state   Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (gramin), the state government has set a target to build 9,894 community sanitary complexes (CSCs) at a budget of around Rs 200 crore in the villages of Rajasthan by March 31, 2020. On October 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had declared … Read more 13.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Traffic cops seek nod for AI cameras for better management   The city traffic police have sought a nod for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cameras that can capture in one shot over 11 offences including driving without helmet, wrong-side driving, high-beam violation etc.   According to traffic police, a comprehensive survey of Jaipur’s major streets revealed that … Read more 16.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB Migratory birds see 48 percent rise at Sukhna Lake: Census   The Chandigarh Bird Club has detected 620 migratory birds of 33 different species in its water fowl census and species count at Sukhna Lake, forest and Nagar Van on Monday, a rise of 48% than last year. In 2018, the count was 417 … Read more 15.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB Cabinet to take up land bank policy A policy to create land bank for industrial projects, using the village common lands, is coming up for discussion in tomorrow’s Cabinet meeting. The policy is expected to be announced during the upcoming Progressive Punjab Summit behind held on December 5-6. The Punjab State Industries Export Corporation … Read more 21.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Textiles ministry to ink MoU with lab for boosting exports   Rajasthan’s Japanese connect is not limited to the dedicated industrial zone in Neemrana alone. The third largest importer of the world also gets 30% of its garments in womenswear segment from Jaipur. But that’s a scratch compared to the potential.   Out of the $37 … Read more 12.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab: Soon, Dera Baba Nanak to get passport service centre   ð To cater to devotees wanting to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan, especially on the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the government is all set to open a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) at Dera Baba Nanak.   ð This will enable … Read more 12.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab bifurcates rehab centres for better reach   Continuing with steps being taken to increase the availability of substance abuse treatment at an affordable rate, the Punjab government has bifurcated de-addiction centres for treatment of substance use disorder into two categories — one with indoor facility, and the other without an indoor facility. … Read more 28.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Delimitation: 1,000 panchayats, 50 samitis may be created It is believed that as per the norms, around 1,000-1,100 new gram panchayats and 50-60 new panchayat samitis could be created in the state. The district administration had on July 29 notified the creation of 66 new gram panchayats and one new panchayat samiti, Jobner, in Jaipur. This would … Read more 02.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Money crunch, Punjab keeps retirement age 60   The cash-strapped Punjab Government is in no position to retire  its employees at the age of 58. Thus, the policy of granting two-year  extension, post the attainment of age of superannuation, will  continue.   The state needed Rs 2,000 crore to pay as retirement benefits … Read more 03-04.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate 3rd Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh   Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating the gala event on December 13 at the Lake Club of the City Beautiful.The event to be held from December 13 to 15 would present an international level forum to foster and preserve the exchange of knowledge … Read more 14.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs