July 2019

  INTERNATIONAL India to contribute USD 5 Millions in 2019 to UN Palestine refugee agency   India pledged USD 5 millionin 2019 to the UN Palestine refugee agency. The agency’s difficult financial situation due to voluntary contributions from a limited donor base and called for ensuring sustained fiscal support for its work. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to … Read more 02.07.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

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 14-15.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

    INTERNATIONAL Global Tiger Day: 29 July   Global Tiger Day is being celebrated across the world on 29 July.   This day is observed every year to create awareness about tiger conservation and protection of the natural habitat of tigers.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the results of the fourth cycle … Read more 28-29.07.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL Japan officially resumes commercial whaling after more than 30 years   Japan resumed commercial whaling for the first time in more than three decades after Tokyo’s controversial decision They decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). With this, Japan joined Iceland and Norway as the only nations to allow commercial whaling despite … Read more 05.07.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

    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 18.07.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Rajasthan govt launched Udyog Mitra Portal for online registration of new MSMEs ð  In a bid to encourage new businesses to flourish in Rajasthan, the state government launched a new ‘Udyog Mitra’ portal for online registration of new enterprises in state. The main objective of the portal is to ensure that new business … Read more 20.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan still among top 4 states with high fertility rate: Niti   Rajasthan might have been praised by NITI Aayog for its efforts in improving health indicators but in population stabilisation efforts   The NITI Aayog report released recently shows that there is no change in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the state. It is still among the four states … Read more 12.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Groundwater in Rajasthan fell by 62.70%, reveals study   ð  With the PHED digging up more tube wells in the city, serious concerns are being raised about the level of groundwater. ð  As per a decadal average study conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) on 928 stations in the state, Rajasthan is facing a … Read more 25.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

The key highlights of union Budget 2019 are  given below : A 10-point Vision for the decade Building Team India with Jan Bhagidari Minimum Government Maximum Governance. To Achieve green Mother Earth and Blue Skies through a pollution-free India. Making Digital India reach every sector of the economy. Launching Gaganyan, Chandrayan, other Space and Satellite … Read more Union Budget 2019- Key highlights and analysis

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to review MISA pension scheme   The state government said it would review the pension scheme of prisoners detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act.   The previous government had increased the pension of persons detained under MISA and the Defence of India (DIR) rules during the 1975-77 Emergency from Rs … Read more 09.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs