August 2019

INTERNATIONAL ·         Kajin Sara lake has set a new record of being the worlds highest lake ð  Mountaineers discovered the Kajin Sara lake in Manang district of Nepal few months ago. This lake in Nepal has set a new record of being the world’s highest lake and replaced Tilicho Lake of Nepal.    ð  Kajin Sara lake is situated at … Read more 14.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL New Zealand plans to ease abortion restrictions   New Zealand’s government announced Monday that it plans changes to the country’s abortion laws that would treat the procedure as a health issue rather than a crime. While abortions have been available in New Zealand for decades, the procedure is still regulated under the Crimes Act which came into force … Read more 06.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         State govt plans to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in Baran   ð  The state government is planning to develop ‘tribal tourism’ in the Sahariya dominated Baran district. ð  There is a plan to develop a tribal museum in Baran district where the traditional weapons, crafts, art and culture and lifestyle of Sahariyas will be … Read more 25-26.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL ·         World Archery suspended Archery Association of India   World Archery (WA)has suspended the Archery Association of India (AAI).Earlier, the WA executive board had given a July 31 deadline to both AAI factions to resolve their disputes, including parallel elections. The decision by WA to suspend AAI is because the matter is now in court. … Read more 13.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

    INTERNATIONAL ·         India is the top emitter of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the world :Greenpeace Report   India is the largest emitter of anthropogenic sulphur dioxide in the world as per the data released by environmental NGO Greenpeace 2019. Anthropogenic sulphur dioxide chemical is produced from the burning of coal and it is known to … Read more 21.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more 07.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan ranks 1st in free medicine scheme implementation   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s flagship free medicine scheme secured the top position in the country in the ranking issued by the National Health Mission (NHM).   The NHM assessed the performance of the states on the basis of effective implementation of Drugs and Vaccine Distribution Management System (DVDMS), stock … Read more 23.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary likely to be made tiger reserve   The state government will soon send a proposal to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for developing Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary (RVS) in Bundi as a tiger reserve.   The state has three tiger reserves, home to 85 big cats, with the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) … Read more 01.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL London named worlds best student city in new rankings   London named the world’s best city for students. According to the rankings, India’s best student city is Bengaluru at 81st. It is followed by Mumbai (85th) and Delhi at 113 and Chennai at 115. There are a total of 120 cities in the list. This report is released for the second consecutive year. London beat Tokyo and Melbourne and … Read more 01.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL Reconstruction of 380 earthquake affected cultural and heritage sites completes in Nepal   In Nepal reconstruction of 380 earthquake affected cultural and heritage sites have been completed.   More than 2.12 billion Nepali rupees spent on reconstruction of 96 World Heritage monuments and 284 other archaeological and cultural sites.   Over 150 heritage sites … Read more 09.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs