July 2017

  RAJASTHAN   Despite SC ban, sterilization camps to be held in Rajasthan   A mega sterilization camp is being advertised to be held at Hanumangarh on World Population Day, July 11. Activists fear that such camps are being planned in other parts of the state too, although the poster that this reporter found was … Read more 09.07.17 RAS current affairs

RAJASTHAN   ·       MOU INKED TO PROMOTE TRAINING IN HANDPUMP MISTRI TRADE IN THE STATE A MoU being signed with WSSO (Water and Sanitation Support Organisation) for providing training in Handpumpmistri trade under Regular Skill Training Program (RSTP) of Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC). Under the MoU 2000 youth will be trained to … Read more 28.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan floods: Rescue operation gathers pace in rain-hit areas, 500 shifted to safer places   Two days after torrential rain created havoc at Jalore, Sirohi, Pali and Barmer districts of the state, the rescue work expeditedon Tuesday as heavy rains subsided.   At least 500 people were rescued by the joint teams of Army, Air … Read more 27.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

  RAJASTHAN   Committee gives nod to Rajasthan’s water project   The National Steering Committee on Climate Change (NSCCC) recently approved three detailed project reports (DPRs) submitted by the states for funding under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC).   Among the three DPRs approved, one pertained to Rajasthan’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan’. The … Read more 22.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Government Launched Gyan Sankalp Portal to Collect Education Funds.   Rajasthan CM has introduced Rajasthan Education Funding Portal or commonly reffered as Gyan Sankalp Portal to collect funds for education institutions. In order to provide better education facilities and transform study culture the government has asked to pledge and support by donating amount … Read more 29.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Biodegradable bags to replace plastic bags.   Biodegradable bags, made of starch from maize, are likely to replace regular polythene bags in the state.   After imposing effective ban on usage of plastic bags, government has been looking for a substitute. According to officials, biodegradable bags look to be the best available option which … Read more 02/07/2017 RAS Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan reaps rich dividend of India-Israel cooperation   Burgeoning cooperation between India and Israel has been most beneficial for Rajasthan with state receiving the best technical know-how in agriculture sector and water harvesting.   It has been the first visit of any Indian prime minister to Israel in 70 years but for Rajasthan chief minister’s West … Read more 06/07/2017-RAS daily current affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan’s Sundar Singh Gurjar wins gold medal at World Para Athletics Sundar Singh Gurjar (21) won gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at World Para Athletics Championships held in London, United Kingdom. In the F46 category, Sundar recorded his personal best effort of 60.36m ahead of Dinesh Priyantha Herath (Sri Lanka) … Read more 16.07.17 RAS Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan government to study noise pollution by infrastructure projects   Jaipur City’s eight ongoing infrastructure projects will go through an ‘environmental impact assessment’. The agencies will study the noise and sound pollution produced during the construction of these projects. These eight projects include the elevated road proposed between LIC Bhawan and Sodala, Dravyawati River Project, Bassi and other … Read more 25.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Machia park likely to abode white tiger.   Visitors at Machia Biological Parkof Jodhpur will soon be able to see a white tiger. Process for bringing a male white tiger from Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur Zoohas already been initiated and once the permission from both the departments and the Central Zoo Authority(CZA) is obtained, shifting will be executed. Jodhpur’s Machia … Read more 24.07.17 Rajasthan (RPSC) Current Affairs