March 2019

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more 29.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

KERALA Number of women taking loans rises by 48%: Study   Women have a higher purchasing power than their male counterparts going by the findings of a study by TransUnion CIBIL – the country’s first credit information bureau. According to the study, 66% of the women borrowers are from five states — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.   The … Read more 03-04.03.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN First national seminar on e-learning held in Ajmer college   The first national seminar on e-learning and MOOCs (massive open online courses) was organized in Sophia Girls’ College.   This will change the face of higher education in Rajasthan and break barriers of distance education in higher studies. This new technology will also enhance the teachers’ … Read more 19.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Day was celebrated on 30th March   Rajasthan Day is celebrated every year on March 30to commemorate the day on which the state of Rajasthan came into existence. Rajasthan, earlier known as Rajputana, came into existence on March 30, 1949. Rajasthan Day commemorates the valour, strong will power and sacrifice of the people of Rajasthan. Before Independence, Rajasthan was comprised … Read more 30-31.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan’s Saraswati is ‘poorest’ MP in India, says ADR report   Sumedhanand Saraswati (67), Lok Sabha MP from Sikar, is the “poorest” parliamentarian in the country having declared a total asset of just Rs. 34,311, which is the lowest, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report.   According to the ADR report, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP … Read more 24-25.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan has over 6 lakh unemployed persons, Jaipur on top with 60,000   The National Career Service (NCS) data of the ministry of labour and employment shows that Jaipur has the highest number of unemployed persons in the state, nearly 60,000. According to the data, the total number of registered job seekers in the state are … Read more 16.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Shortage of forest area has forced tribal population to migrate’   Rajasthan has lowest share in the country in granting land rights to the tribes under the Forest Rights Act. “Rajasthan has 3.10% of the country’s forest cover. The FRA rights are given only on the notified limited forest areas. There is a clear mismatch … Read more 01.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Ordinance to help MSMEs start projects sans approvals   The micro, small and medium enterprises are not required to knock the doors of the state government for getting approvals to start their projects; they can do so by simply filling up a self-declaration form without wasting time and losing opportunities. For three years, … Read more 05.03.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

KERALA HC stays government’s plan for tourism in Wayanad forests The Kerala High Court on issued a stay on state government’s decision to allow tourists to visit eco-tourism sites in South Wayanad Forest Division.   It was alleged in the petition that permission was granted for allowing tourists to the 60 eco-tourism sites in Kerala, including … Read more 17-18.03.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA KSHEC says no to private universities in the State   Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) has recommended that the State government could continue to hold its ground that no private universities will be allowed in the State.   Since Kerala is determined to ensure equity, access, social justice, and inclusive development while striving to … Read more 28.03.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs