08.07.17 RAS current affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to hand over 50 urban primary health centres to private players.   The state government has sought expression of interest from eligible private entities for the running of 50 urban primary health centres. The aim is to run these in public-private partnership(PPP) mode. The proposals will be opened on July 31. This move is explained as necessary because access … Read more  08.07.17 RAS current affairs

02.11.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan colleges told to install Vivekananda statues in campus   State higher education departmenthas directed government colleges to install statue of Swami Vivekananda in their campuses to inspire students. Recently, a circular was issued asking individuals and student union representatives to fund the statues. Rajasthan has 219 government colleges, most of which lack basic infrastructure like classrooms … Read more 02.11.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

30.08.2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Bharatpur to have state’s first cow sanctuary to curb slaughter   A cow sanctuary will be set up in Bharatpur district -first in Rajasthan — to shelter stray cattle and curb their smuggling for slaughter   The Union government proposed a Project Cow in April this year, under which sanctuaries will be set … Read more 30.08.2017 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

E-Waste

The rapid growth of technology, upgradation of technical innovations and a high rate of obsolescence in the electronics industry have led to one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world which consist of end of life electrical and electronic equipment products. It comprises a whole range of electrical and electronic items such as … Read more E-Waste

03.03.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA NCERT survey: Gaping holes visible in Kerala education system   Though authorities affirm that Kerala has done relatively done well in the National Achievement Survey conducted by NCERT across every district in the country, it has also highlighted some gaping holes in the education system.   One of the national trends that is also reflected in Kerala is … Read more 03.03.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs

Cholas

    The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya, who was first feudatory of the Pallavas of Kanchi. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D. He established a temple of goddess Nishumbhasudini (Durga) there. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya. Aditya helped his overlord the Pallava king Aparajita against the Pandyas but soon defeated him and annexed … Read more Cholas