January 2019

INTERNATIONAL   ·         USA launches new innovation initiative at Raisina Dialogue, 2019   Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of United States Chamber of Commerce launched a new innovation strategy at Raisina Dialogue, 2019 in New Delhi. The Initiative is titled as “Fair Value for Innovation”. The Initiative will examine economic underpinnings in order to enable … Read more 13-14.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan reported highest pace of highway construction, UP saw maximum spend in first 4 years   Rajasthan reported the highest national highway(NH) construction among states during the first four years of Centre government while Centre’s expenditure was maximum in Uttar Pradesh for building of highways. Government data show Maharashtra ranked second both in highway construction and expenditure between 2014-15 … Read more 13-14.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL       ●       India’s growth rate to touch 7.5 percent in 2019-20: World Bank   The World Bank has said that India’s economy will accelerate to 7.5% in 2019-20 as consumption remains robust and investment growth continues in the country. It also added that India will retain its position as the fastest growing … Read more 12.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN State seeks Centre’s help to get Yamuna water share   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has requested the Centre to intervene in the inter-state agreements for distribution of Yamuna waters and ensure that Haryana releases the allocated share of water to Rajasthan from Tajewala headworks.   The chief minister apprised the Union Minister Gadkari of … Read more 12.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·         Fourth Edition of Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi   Fourth Edition of Raisina Dialogue was organized by Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi. The Theme of the Dialogue was “A World Reorder: New Geometries; Fluid Partnerships; Uncertain Outcomes”. The Raisina Dialogue whose first edition was … Read more 11.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairsv

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage Bhainsrorgarh Fort   Bhainsrorgarh Fort or Bhainsror Fort is an ancient fort that has become a major tourist spot in The nearest town is Rawatbhata, 7 km from Bhainsror.   Bhainsrorgarh is an impregnable fort, inhabited from at least the 2nd century BC. It is dramatically positioned between two rivers, the Chambal and Bamani. It had passed through the hands … Read more 11.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   ·         USA Cricket becomes ICC’s 105th member   The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved USA Cricketas its 105th member, which is expected to open the door for T20 Internationals to be played in Florida, which has a large base of West Indies supporters. The USA Cricket Association had previously been an associate member of the ICC, but … Read more 10.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairsv

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Menstrual awareness to reach 1,00,000 school kids this year   In a unique initiative to spread menstrual hygiene awareness, a movement has been launched in Rajasthan, with a plan to reach 1,00,000 school children across the state during this year. Figures show that a lack of menstrual hygiene awareness prevails in Rajasthan, where … Read more 10.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   76th Golden Globe awards   Best Motion Picture Drama – Bohemian Rhapsody   Best Motion Picture Musical/Comedy – Green Book   Best Director in Motion Picture-Drama – Alfonso Cuaron (Roma)   Best Actress in Motion Picture-Drama – Glen Close ( The Wife)   Best Actor in Motion Picture-Drama – Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) … Read more 09.01.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPCS) Current Affairsv

RAJASTHAN Act meant to regulate clinics, hospitals is slow in Rajasthan   The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, which was introduced to regulate clinicsand hospitals, is still in infancy in the state. The Act was adopted by the state assembly in 2013. Rajasthan is one of the 11 states, which has adopted Clinical Establishment Act in the country. … Read more 09.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs