January 2019

INTERNATIONAL   Dubai airport has been named the worlds busiest airport   The Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been named as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers for the fifth consecutive year.The UAE’s aviation sector’s contribution to the country’s economy also grows steadily. Dubai became the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic in … Read more 31.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Jobless in Rajasthan to get RS 3,000 a month dole from March 1   Rajasthan is one of the worst performers in terms of generating employment. According to the December 2018 report of the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in the state went up to 7.7% last year. … Read more 31.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Pakistan appoints Its First Ever Female Hindu Civil Judge   Suman Kumari becomes the first Hindu woman to have been appointed as a civil judge in Pakistan after passing an examination for induction of judicial officers. Kumari, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot, will serve in her native district.   India Replaces Japan To Become … Read more 30.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sikar has 649 girls per 1,000 boys, worst in Rajasthan: Report   The recently released Central Registration System figures are contradictory to the figures released by the state. While the Centre has claimed that the state recorded an average SRB of 806 in 2016, the state had then claimed 939 girls had been born … Read more 30.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally: WHO     World Health Organization (WHO) stated more than half of the leprosy cases globally was reported by India although there is a steady decline worldwide in the number of leprosy cases which is estimated to be 2 around Lakh. Significant leprosy cases has … Read more 29.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government clears 4% quota for persons with disabilities   The state government on Thursday (January 24) approved four per cent reservation for persons with disabilities in government jobs and education.   In Rajasthan, persons with disabilities already enjoyed three per cent reservation in government jobs and education. It has now been increased from three … Read more 29.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Oxford chooses ‘Nari Shakti’ as Hindi word of 2018   Oxford dictionaries declared “Nari Shakti” as the Hindi word for the year 2018.   The announcement was made during a session at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) at the Diggi Palace.   According to the Oxford dictionaries, the word has been derived … Read more 27-28.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Panel submits report on farm loan waiver   The interdepartmental ministerial committee constituted to recommend the farm loan waiver model for Rajasthan has submitted its report to chief minister.   As far as the loan in the co-operative sector is concerned, it is not an issue as it is in the states purview, but … Read more 27-28.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Sugarcane juice declared ‘national drink’ of Pakistan   The Pakistan government on Friday declared sugarcane juice as the “national drink” of the country. The announcement came after the government conducted a Twitter poll where people were asked to decide on the country’s national drink with two other options — orange and carrot — … Read more 26.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN CM to launch campaign to rid state from anaemia   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot will launch a campaign in Jodhpur aiming to free the state from anaemia as part of the Centre’s nationwide Anaemia Mukt Bharat (anaemia free India) drive launched in December last year.   According to the National Family Heath Survey- 4 … Read more 26.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs