August 2019

    INTERNATIONAL ·         Indian tourists exempted from visa fees by Sri Lankan govt   India is among 48 countries whose citizens have been exempted from visa fees for tourism purposes It is done by the Sri Lankan government.   The tourists can apply for electronic travel authorisations online or apply for visa The measure will be implemented for six months … Read more 02.08.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to table bill against honour killing, khap panchayats   A bill proposing stringent laws against the menace of honour killing. The bill also proposes steps to curb the powers of khap panchayats, which often issue arbitrary diktats.   The bill may propose imprisonment for a period between six months and five years, along … Read more 02.08.19 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

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