sep 2018

PUNJAB   ·        Punjab to regulate MBBS fee, amend law   ð  Drawing flak for allowing private medical colleges to charge exorbitant fee for MBBS, Punjab  has sought an amendment to the Punjab Private Health Sciences Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission, Fixation of Fee and Making of Reservation) Act, 2006, to include private medical universities … Read more 29-30.09.18 Punjab (PPCS) Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab government is to launch a programme to curb oral cancer in the State   The Punjab governmentis to launch a special programme to curb oral cancer in the State. If oral cancer is diagnosed in its earliest stages it would decrease the mortality rate and help in providing effective treatment. This was announced by the Health … Read more 21.09.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Cabinet approves financial assistance for Sirhind Feeder Canal and Rajasthan Feeder Canal   The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has  approved providing Central Assistance of Rs. 620.42 Cr. and Rs. 205.758 Cr. for implementation of relining of Rajasthan Feeder Canal and Sirhind Feeder Canal respectively over five years (2018-19 to … Read more 27.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan bags awards for implementing housing schemes    Rajasthan shined at the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Aawas (rural), Pradhan Mantri Sadak and MGNREGA at the national level by winning several awards. Rajasthan bagged the first prize at the state level in achieving the the target under the Prime Ministers Rural Housing scheme while Banswara … Read more 20.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   AIR launches FM station in border belt to counter Pak’s anti-India propaganda   In a bid to counter anti-India propaganda by Pakistan through its radio penetration, India launched an FM station for the border belt near Amritsar that can be heard 50 km into the Pakistani territory.   A 20kW FM transmitter of … Read more 25.09.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN UDH to make ‘space’ for tourism projects   Various tourism projects signed under Resurgent Rajasthan will soon be eligible for allotment of land by local bodies without any size limits. The urban development minister reportedly has consent over a proposal to permit local bodies for the purpose. The proposal is aimed towards improving upon … Read more 22.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

PUNJAB   State lauded for improving procurement   The Union Government has lauded the efforts of the Punjab Government to improve the procurement system in the state and strengthening the nation’s food security.   Union Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan, in a letter to Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, has … Read more 18.09.18 Punjab (PPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, used cooking oil from eateries to be used for biofuel in Rajasthan The Biofuel Authority of Rajasthan has decided to find a solution about the used cooking oil in the restaurants of the city that can be really harmful for public health. This decision is taken after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of … Read more 07.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur Literature Festival begins in Houston   Jaipur Literature Festival was begun in Houston with a soulful music performance followed by stimulating discussions.   The festival is touted as the world’s largest free literary festival.   The inaugural session also saw Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor discuss his book “Why i am a … Read more 18.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan seeks project report on feeder canal   The Rajasthan Irrigation Department has requested its counterpart in Punjab to prepare and submit a detailed project report (DPR) to reconstruct the Ferozepur feeder canal.   The feeder canal, which emanates from the Harike headworks, has a capacity of 11,192 cusecs and was constructed in 1952-53. … Read more 11.09.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs