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RAJASTHAN · State plans startup exposure programme for students The state information technology and communications department plans to implement a ‘student startup exposure programme’ to help promote startups by college students. The programme is aimed at increasing the chances of success of startups and will focus on exposure based skill-building to help entrepreneurs become … Read more 31.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Soon, hydroponics to boost veggie production in Rajasthan The agriculture department of Rajasthan is planning to experiment with the use of hydroponics technique in the cultivation of a few vegetables. An Australian delegation visited the government’s centre of excellence at Bassi in Jaipur district recently to study the prospects of introducing the technique … Read more 17.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Two from Rajasthan get Padma Shri Narayan Das Maharajand Maharao Raghuveer Singh from Rajasthan have been awarded Padma Shri on January 26. Maharaj from Jaipur and Singh from Sirohi have been nominated for the award for excellence in social work and history, respectively. Seventy-five-year old Maharao Raghuveer Singh from Sirohi was awarded Padma Shri for … Read more 27.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to digitise all historical records; 10k pages a day With an aim to protect old and fragile documents, the Rajasthan government is digitising 10,000 pages daily to preserve administrative and historical records of Rajputana’s princely states. The move will further boost the state government’s effort to use technology to improve the lives … Read more 09.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Mandawar becomes second liquor-free village in Rajasthan Mandawar in Bhim tehsil of Rajsamand district has become the second alcohol-free village of the state after Kachhbali. The referendum on Saturday saw 59.86 % of voters demanding removal of liquor shops from the area. Of the total registered 2,711 voters, 1,779 participated in the poll. Of these, 1,623 … Read more 21 & 22.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN MCI again denies approval for 7 Rajasthan government medical colleges In a big blow to medical education in the state, Medical Council of India (MCI) has yet again recommended to the Centre to not give permission for the establishment of seven proposed government medical colleges in seven districts of the state. The state government here was … Read more 12.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
KERALA Attappady to be notified sandalwood reserve The government proposes to notify Attappady as a sandalwood reserve and protect the species to facilitate its regeneration, Governor P. Sathasivam said. The government had taken up a project to demarcate forest boundaries with permanent cairns to protect forestland and prevent encroachments. The project would be completed … Read more 25.01.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Vedaaranya fest in Sikar from January 12 ð Vedaaranya Heritage Festival 2018 will be organized at Ramgarh Shekhawati, Sikar district, from January 12 to 15. ð The festival is part of department of tourism’s efforts to position Rajasthan as one of India’s most happening heritage destinations for domestic and international tourists. This event is a part of promotion … Read more 10.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Ranthambhore hosts a record 67 tigers in reserve Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, RTR is all set to become the nursery for tigers in Rajasthan. The RTR as on date hosts the highest number of tigers in the history of the park. According to officials at the park, the total number of tigers in the park today is 67. … Read more 25.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN International spice conference in Jaipur from Feb 4-7 The third edition of international spice conference will be held at Jaipur from February 4 to 7. Over 750 delegates from various countries, including representatives of international spice associations, policy makers, and farmers, are expected to participate in the four-day meet. The central … Read more 30.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs