nov 2019

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   Over 50% addicts out of treatment cover in Punjab   Even as Punjab has witnessed steady increase in number of people affected by substance use disorders undergoing treatment, over 50% of patients are still out of coverage of treatment.   Though experts are satisfied with progress made in last two years, they assert … Read more 29.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Action plan for five cities in state on track: Govt report Even as experts called for regional emission inventory of air pollution sources for quick response and development of localised graded response action plan (GRAP) to fight the rising pollution, Rajasthan’s action plan for control of air pollution in five “non-attainment” cities is on … Read more 05.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

PUNJAB   ·       Punjab gets Shiromani Church Parbandhak Committee ð The Christian community of Punjab is going to form a decision-making body named Shiromani Church Parbandhak Committee (SCPC) ð The govt formed SCPC as incidents of hurting religious sentiments of our peaceful community are on the rise in Punjab. INTERNATIONAL Brazil hosting BRICS summit from 13th to 14th November … Read more 10-11.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily 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

RAJASTHAN State sets up body for ensuring CSR activities   The state government has set up an exclusive agency, Rajasthan Corporate Social Responsibility Authority (RCSRA), to ensure effective implementation of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in the state by offering better coordination with industrial groups, giving them guidance and monitoring the proper utilisation of … Read more 07.11.19 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

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

PUNJAB ·       30% rise in stubble burning in Punjab ð The cases of crop residue fire — a major air pollutant in Delhi-NCR — saw a 30 per cent rise in Punjab after the harvest season this year compared to last year.   ð The substantial increase was recorded despite Chief Minister Amarinder Singh’s fervent … Read more 06.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily 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 … Read more 26.11.19 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs