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RAJASTHAN In a first, livestock census to be held online in state For the first time livestock census will be conducted online by the directorate of animal husbandry in Rajasthan. The census, which is held every five years, is delayed by a year. The last census was held in 2012 and the next one was scheduled for 2017, … Read more 27.04.18 (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
RAJASTHAN Govt school students to get coaching free of cost Upbeat over substantial share of Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) students in IITs and NEET, the state education department has signed an MoU with a private coaching centre in Kota to provide free coaching to interested students enrolled in 730 government schools. State is … Read more 29-30.04.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Jaipur discom registers 62% growth in online bill payment Jaipur discom has registered 62 per cent growth in number of electricity subscribers paying their bills online, an official said. The discom had started a scheme for subscribers to pay their bills online, after which 84,281 subscribers paid their bills through various online … Read more 12.04.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL India ranks 10th on new Commonwealth innovation index India has ranked 10th on a new Commonwealth Innovation Index, topped by the UK, Singapore and Canada. The index was launched as part of a new Commonwealth Innovation Hub on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London. … Read more 17.04.18 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
INTERNATIONAL · India and Nepal IGC Meet Begins In Kathmandu India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC)meeting on trade, transit and cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade started in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Indian side is led by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia. The main focus of the two-day meeting will be on further strengthening trade and investment ties … Read more 27.04.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Indian Air Force begins Exercise Gagan Shakti at Jodhpur Showcasing its precision in strike capabilities during day and night, Indian Air Force (IAF) has started exercise Gagan Shakti. Over 11 aircraft have been deployed at their operational locations. This exercise is also unique as LCA, indigenous fighters are being deployed at forward bases. … Read more 13.04.18 (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
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