25.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        Iran Bans Banks from Using Cryptocurrencies   Iran banned the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by its banks and financial institutions. As per the central bank of Iran, the ban was necessary since all cryptocurrencies have the capacity to be turned into a means for money-laundering and financing terrorism and in general … Read more 25.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs

24.04.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Campaign to check diseases in villages   The health department teams will fan out into each and every village in Rajasthan and check the locals for various ailments while undertaking activities to prevent outbreak of seasonal diseases.   The initiative is being taken under ‘Mera Gaon, Swasth Gaon’ (My village, Healthy Village) campaign … Read more 24.04.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

21.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        Swaziland King Changes Country’s Name To ‘Kingdom Of ESwatini’   Swaziland’s KingMswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, officially changed the name of his country to the ‘Kingdom of eSwatini’. Accordingly, the country, a member of the Commonwealth, will now be known by its historic name of eSwatini. The announcement was made during the … Read more 21.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs

21.04.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Industrial policy gives incentives to companies for recruiting locals   Rajasthan’s new industrial policy will offer “incentives” to companies providing jobs to natives, official sources said, in a move aimed at addressing state’s growing unemployment problem ahead of the assembly elections slated later this year.   The new policy is likely to come … Read more 21.04.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

20.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        Official Mascot of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Unveiled   Son of Dreams’ was unveiled as official Mascot of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019in China. The selection of Son of Dreams as China 2019’s Official Mascot was the culmination of a unique process by FIBA. The mascot finalists were Chinese dragon (‘Son of … Read more 20.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs

20.04.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Nabard approves Rs 14,690 cr funding to Rajasthan   National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has extended total credit support of Rs 14,690 crore to Rajasthan for 2017-18.   Rajasthan has been one of the biggest beneficiaries under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) of NABARD, under which NABARD disbursed concessional loan … Read more 20.04.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

19.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·        Bisket Jatra Being Celebrated In Nepal   The Jatra begins in Nepal. It is believed that the festival started during Malla dynasty. In Nepal, the famous Bisket Jatra is being celebrated in Bhaktapur and other parts of Kathmandu valley. The nine-day annual festival marks beginning of Nepali new year. The Jatra begins four days … Read more 19.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs