nov 2019

PUNJAB   Fresh schemes to boost aquaculture To give a fillip to aquaculture in waterlogging-affected Muktsar district, the Fisheries Department is planning to hold a fair to inform public about the nutritional value of fish and shrimp. Besides, the department is waiting for the approval of biofloc culture — cost-effective technology in which toxic material … Read more 19.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Progressive Punjab Investors Summit to be held on December 5, 6   The state government will hold the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit on December 5 and 6 at Jal Tarang Hall of ISB at Mohali.   The Startups Session has thus been planned to bring together all the stakeholders on a single platform. … Read more 17-18.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to open 167 English schools from July 2020   The Rajasthan government has decided to open 167 English medium schools in an equal number of blocks from July 2020.   This year, the government had opened 33 English medium schools in each district headquarters. The schools were opened to celebrate the 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi … Read more 17-18.11.19 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   INTERNATIONAL   Bangladesh tops business bribery risk in South Asia   Bangladesh has the highest business bribery risk among South Asian countries, according to the Trace Bribery Matrix which releases annual ranking for 200 countries.   The Matrix evaluates countries under four parameters which are business interaction with the government, anti-bribery deterrence, transparency … Read more 16.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily 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

RAJASTHAN Habitats of Great Indian Bustards to be declared as conservation reserves   Seeking to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, the Union environment ministry has decided to declare their habitats as conservation reserves and asked power companies to consider placing high voltage lines under the ground as the birds have died after coming in contact with … Read more 15.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] 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

RAJASTHAN Museum to be set up at Rajasthan police headquarters   A museum depicting the history, antique documents and old uniforms of Rajasthan police will come up at the Police Headquarters (PHQ).   Apart from uniforms that changed over the years, different weapons from all districts will be brought to Jaipur for display at the museum.   The Rajasthan police was … Read more 14.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab government to launch startup acceleration programme at ISB’s incubation centre   In order to boost the startup ecosystem in Punjab, the government through its Startup Punjab Cell, signed an MoU with the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali to launch the Enable Startup Track Acceleration (ESTAC) programme.   … Read more 13.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs