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RAJASTHAN World Bank to provide $250 million loan to state for improving power distribution The World Bank will provide a $250 million loan facility to Rajasthan for improving the performance of its electricity distribution sector. The Second Programmatic Electricity Distribution Reform Development Policy Loan for Rajasthan is the second in the series … Read more 29.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
KERALA Scheme to encourage use of reusable products Each year, at the start of the academic session, children and parents indulge in a buying spree, so much so that it has become a tradition of sorts. In Varkala though, schoolchildren are being encouraged to shun the new goodies in favour of reusable bags, shoes, … Read more 01.08.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Jaipur, Jodhpur cleanest railway stations in NWR Jaipur and Jodhpur railway stations have made both the state and the NWR division proud. Jaipur railway station achieved second position in the Cleanliness Survey Report 2018, which was recently released. The NWR has stood first in all the zones in this cleanliness report. While Jaipur … Read more 12-13.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
KERALA Cabinet nod for helping flood victims The State government has announced a slew of measures to help the victims of the recent floods and stepped up efforts to mobilise funds for relief and reconstruction. The Cabinet approved an immediate assistance of ₹10,000 for each of the families displaced by the floods. It … Read more 05-06.07.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Om Prakash clinches gold in rowing at Asian Games After Bajrang Lal Takhar, Om Prakash has brought laurels for the country with a gold medal in rowing in the Asian Games in Jakarta. Om Prakash bagged the gold medal in the quadruple sculls event with teammates Swarn Singh, Dattu Bhokanal and Sukhmeet … Read more 25.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
KERALA Kerala reels under its worst floods A resurgent monsoon brought Kerala to its knees, with the State tottering under the worst floods in its history. Submerged by floodwaters, cities and villages lay crippled as the circle of destruction widened. Towns and settlements were cut off by flash floods and landslips; train, air and … Read more 12-13.08.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA Qatar announced Financial aid of Rs. 34.89 crore for Kerala Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani issued a directive to allocate USD 5 million(Rs. 34.89 crore) in aid of those affected by the floods that recently hit Kerala, to help provide shelter to those who lost their homes as a result of the humanitarian … Read more 16.08.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN To boost tourism in Rajasthan, government promotes unexplored heritage sites Rajasthan, which houses centuries old heritage buildings and monuments, has notched up an important place in global tourism. Lakhs of tourists annually visit its known heritage buildings famous for unique sculpture, which is a great source to boost state’s revenue along with … Read more 28.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN PM’s insurance scheme for farmers sees poor response in Raj The farmers’ interests to avail Modi government’s flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna has declined drastically in Rajasthan. A dip of 33 per cent in its coverage has been reported, which is the highest as compared to the other states across the … Read more 10.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
KERALA ₹5,815.25-crore plan to rebuild roads A short-term and long-term action plan have been worked out by the Public Works Department (PWD) to clear debris, repair potholes, reconstruct culverts, protection walls, drains, roads, bridges and buildings damaged in the monsoon fury in the State. A sum of ₹5,815.25 crore is needed for the exchequer … Read more 19-20.08.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs