August 2019

RAJASTHAN Package for film shooting in state soon   The state government will soon announce a package to attract filmmakers for shooting in Rajasthan.   The process of taking permissions for film shooting will be further simplified. If the major part of the film will be shot in the state, then the state government will … Read more 24.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL International Youth Day: 12 August The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. It is meant as an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. 2019 Theme: ‘Transforming education’ NATIONAL 3rd International … Read more 11-12.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL Bangladesh – Russia sign deal for a lifetime supply of Nuclear fuel   Bangladesh signed a deal with  Russia for the supply of uranium for its 2400 MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).   Under the deal, Russia will supply the nuclear fuel needed for the plant during its entire life cycle.   Work … Read more 07.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to acquire land for northern corridor of Ring Road   The state government will soon start the process to acquire land for northern corridor of the Ring Road that will connect the Jaipur-Agra National Highway with the Jaipur-Delhi National Highway.   The length of the northern corridor will be 44-km and the NHAI will construct … Read more 20.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

    INTERNATIONAL ·         N Korea rejects S Koreas pledge to unify the countries   North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un refused the pledge of the South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s to unify the North and South Korea by 2045.North Korea leader Kim Jong-un cited the reason for the loss of dialogue momentum was entirely the responsibility of South Korea. … Read more 18-19.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Udaipur girl second from state to cross English Channel   GAURVI Singhvi, a girl from Udaipur, has become the second Rajasthani to cross the English Channel on August 23, according to the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation (CS&PF), one of the two organisations that ratify crossings.   The first Rajasthani to achieve this feat, … Read more 27.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL ·         NASA confirms Europa Clipper Mission   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States (US)space agency confirmed the next phase of development of the Europa Clipper Mission. It is an interplanetary mission to Jupiter’s smallest moon Europa with the target. It is conducting an in-depth exploration of Jupiter’s moon Europa whether the icy moon can … Read more 24.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         State in forefront of Sanskrit promotion ð   Rajasthan has been in forefront of promoting Sanskrit education and is the only state in the country with an education directorate and an education minister for Sanskrit.   ð  “The Sanskrit education directorate was set up in Rajasthan in 1958 when Mohan Lal Sukhadia was the … Read more 15.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Rajasthan gets an award at the World Education Summit ð  Rajasthan has bagged the “best innovation and initiative leadership award” for its achievements in higher education in the World Education Summit-2019 held in New Delhi. ð  Minister of State for Higher Education Bhanwar Singh Bhati received the award at the summit. ð  Representatives … Read more 17.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL ·         PM Modi inaugurated Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain   Prime Minister Narendra Modilaunched the $4.2 million improvement project on Shreenathji Temple and offered prayers.   It is a 200-year-old Lord Sri Krishna avatar templein Manama, Bahrain. It is the oldest temple with a land measure of 16,500 sq. feet and a new four-floor structure covering 45,000 sq. feet with an overall height … Read more 27.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs