February 2019

INTERNATIONAL   ·         US to back out from INF Treaty   The U.S is suspending its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treatyeffective February 2 and will withdraw from the treaty in six months. T   Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is Nuclear disarmament agreement and Signed onDecember 1987.   It is a 1987 arms control … Read more 05.02.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, defence classes in Rajasthan schools   Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Board has decided to coordinate with the state education department to hold defence classes in schools to encourage students to join the Indian armed forces.   The classes are likely to be half-an-hour long daily in government schools. The board claims they are working on making a … Read more 05.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·         INSTEX : Iran Trade Promotion Plan   INSTEX acronym of Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges is a project of the three governments of UK, France and Germany to bypass US sanctions on Iran.   INSTEX is a special payment system which will help to save the Iran nuclear deal by allowing … Read more 03-04.02.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Global Stonemart 2019   Stonemart is the largest exhibition of stone industry in the country organized by Centre for Development of Stones, FICCI and RIICO. This year seven countries like Turkey, China, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Spain and Taiwan and 16 states from India are participating the event.   Rajasthan Mineral Policy was released in … Read more 03-04.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL     ·         2 February: World Wetlands Day   World Wetlands Day was celebrated on February 2nd with the theme of “Wetlands and Climate Change”. The theme signifies the importance of healthy and intact wetlands to one of the most pressing challenges of our times, climate change. The theme has been chosen to initiate action … Read more 02.02.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New mustard seed hub in Rajasthan to boost production   A new mustard seedhub has been opened in Rajasthan to increase mustard production in the state, which is the leading producer of mustard in the country.   The step has been taken under the scheme of the Central government to improve the production of edible oil in … Read more 02.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 42% swine flu deaths in India are from Rajasthan: Report   Rajasthan is leading in swine flu deaths across the country. The state is one of the worst-affected states due to swine flu as 42% deaths reported in the country happened in the state. According to Centre’s report, till January 27, there are 4,571 cases and 169 … Read more 01.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs