June 2018

INTERNATIONAL   11th World Hindi Conference to be Held in Mauritius   The 11th World Hindi Conference (WHC) is being organized from 18-20 August 2018 in Mauritius by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India in association with the Government of Mauritius.   The main theme of the Conference is “Hindi Vishwa Aur Bharatiy Sanskriti”.   The first … Read more

RAJASTHAN Govt may launch scheme to provide cost-effective power   The Rajasthan government is likely to initiate ‘Kusum Yojna’ to install solar water pumps from next month, with an aim to raise income and provide cost-effective electricity to the farmers.   “The Kusum Yojna is likely to start from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from next … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   ·        Nepal’s Chief Of Army Staff On Six-Day Visit To India   Nepal’s Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Rajendra Chhetri is on a six-day visit to India. He is visiting India at the invitation of COAS General Bipin Rawat. General Chhetri will attend the Officer Cadet’s ‘Passing Out Parade’ as Chief Reviewing officer … Read more

RAJASTHAN Jaipur airport registers negative traffic growth   For the first time in three years, the Jaipur international airport has registered a negative passenger growth for March 2018 as compared to previous months despite rise in passenger traffic in April, it was still lesser than that in February and January.   At present, there are … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   G7 summit 2018 held in Canada   The 44th G7 summit was held on June 8–9, 2018, in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada.This was the sixth time since 1981 that Canada has hosted the meetings. The summit received significant attention due to a significant decline of relations of members with the United States. Due … Read more

RAJASTHAN After cows, good days for bulls: Nandi Shala in each district soon   The cows had it and now it is the turn of the stray bulls in Rajasthan to enjoy proper upkeep, regular supply of fodder and a shelter of their own.   The government will provide 70% of the funds required to … Read more

J & K Home Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Jammu and Kashmir Union Home Minister Rajnath Singhis arriving in Srinagar today on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. During his stay, Mr. Singh will take a detailed review of the Ramzan ceasefire announced by the Centre and chair a security meeting to assess the situation. … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Maternal mortality rate declines by 45 points   The maternal mortality rate (MMR) of Rajasthan has declined by 45 points (18.4%) from 244 in 2011-13 to 199 in 2014-16, reveals Sample Registration System (SRS) data released on Wednesday. The data states that in India MMR has reduced by 37 points (22.2%).   Improving … Read more

J & K All districts in state to get dental hospitals   The J&K Government has proposed the establishment of separate dental hospitals in all districts of the state amid spread of life-threatening infections among people due to use of unsterilised equipment by private technicians.   Officials say that the dental hospitals will have adequate … Read more