July 2019

    INTERNATIONAL India, Uzbekistan exchange views on combating terror financing   India and Uzbekistan exchanged their views on current counter-terrorism challenges at combating terror financing.   The incident happened during the eighth meeting of India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.   The two sides exchanged views on current counter-terrorism challenges including countering radicalisation, combating … Read more

RAJASTHAN New policy in offing to promote tourism in Rajasthan   A new policy is on the anvil to promote tourism in the state by adding new circuits and sectors.   The new policy in the pipeline proposes to add new circuits in adventure tourism, rural tourism, religious tourism, archaeological tourism and a mix of some including wildlife.   Rs … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL Nelson Mandela International Day: 18 July   The United Nations observes 18 July every year as Nelson Mandela International Day. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to focus on climate change with new action plan   Thirty-six years ago, Rajasthan set up the directorate of environment (DOE) to reduce vulnerability and build resilience to climate change impacts, but it remained only on paper and the directorate never became functional.   In 2012, the government drafted the Rajasthan Action Plan … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL World Day for International Justice: 17 July   World Day for International Justice is also known as International Criminal Justice Day.   It is observed globally on 17 July every year to recognise the strengthening system of international justice.   On this is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to revamp previous Annapurna Rasoi scheme   The local self government (LSG) department is all set to overhaul the Annapurna Rasoi scheme launched by former chief minister Vasundhara Raje to serve food at subsidised rates across the state.   At present, the state government is spending approximately Rs 240 crore to provide food at … Read more

INTERNATIONAL • World Youth Skills Day: 15 July  On July 15 every year, World Youth Skills Day is marked to promote youth skills development and abilities.  In 2019, UNESCO and the UNEVOC network will join the global celebrations to mark the day and also to raise awareness about the importance of youth skills … Read more

RAJASTHAN State to launch campaign against measles-rubella   The state government will launch a measles-rubella (MR) campaign from July 22 to administer the MR vaccine to children aged between 9 months and 15 years free of cost.   The campaign will cover about 22.6 million children in the target group and continue until the coverage … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL India and Russia held talks and explored the possibilities for production of space systems in India   India and Russia held talks and explored the possibilities forproduction of space systems in India. The discussion was held between Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser and the Director General of Russia’s space agency ROSCOSMOS and former Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry … Read more

RAJASTHAN Tourist inflow up 21% in 3 years in Rajasthan   Tourist arrivals in Rajasthan surged by 21% in last three years, making it a favoured destination for both domestic and international visitors.   Over 5.19 crore domestic and international tourists visited the state with a royal essence in 2018, an increase of nearly 90,000 visitors from 2016 … Read more