September 2019

      INTERNATIONAL ·       Kristalina Georgieva appointed new IMF chief   Bulgaria’s Kristalina Georgieva has been selected as the new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).   She is the first person from an emerging market economy to lead the IMF.   The economist succeeds Christine Lagarde for a five-year term from October. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rs 600 crore loans sanctioned to over 5 lakh Rajasthan farmers   The state government has sanctioned Rs 600 crore for Kharif crop loans to over five lakh farmers.   Under the cooperative online registration and distribution scheme, over 20 lakh farmers had registered for loans. Out of this, around 15 lakh farmers have already been issued … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL ADB sharply cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY20 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on sharply cut India’s growth forecast to 6.5 per cent for the current fiscal, weighed down by the GDP growth rate dipping to a six-year low in the first quarter.   In its supplement to the ADO … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government set to take over Sambhar Salts from Centre   Rajasthan government has started an asset-liability assessment exercise to take over loss-making Sambhar Salts Ltd from Central Public Sector Utility Hindustan Salts Ltd without any financial and legal liability.   Sambhar Salts Ltd, a subsidiary of Hindustan Salts Ltd, where the state government has 40% stake, … Read more

      INTERNATIONAL ·       World Tourism Day is observed on 27 September World Tourism Day is observed on 27 Septemberevery year. For the first time, India is hosting the World Tourism Day. The Day aims to raise awareness about the role of tourism around the world. It also ensures to promote social, cultural, political and economic … Read more

RAJASTHAN Subscribe on YouTube ·       Rajasthan govt bags first water mission awards ð The National Water Mission of Government of India awarded two prizes to the Rajasthan Government for water conservation and efficient water use practices. ð The National Water Mission has initiated annual National Water Mission Awards to recognise excellence in water conservation, efficient … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL ·         US sanctions Iran’s central bank in highest ever sanctions on a nation   US President Donald Trumpannounced a new round of sanctions against Iran’s central bank, calling the new penalties the highest sanctions ever imposed on a country. His remarks came days after he ordered to substantially increase sanctions on Iran. The sanctions come … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         CM directs to ensure availability of urea ð  With a view to increase sowing during Rabi season, chief minister Ashok Gehlot directed the officials to ensure adequate availability of urea for farmers. ð  looking into the good monsoon this year, the rabi sowing is expected to increase and there should be adequate stock … Read more

INTERNATIONAL ·         Sixty Six Countries Committed To Net Zero CO2 Emissions By 2050 Sixty-six countriessignaled their intent to achieve net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050  The 66 governments are joined by 10 regions, 102 cities, 93 businesses and 12 investors all committed to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 Around 60 world leaders have convened … Read more

RAJASTHAN AMD surveys to look for uranium in 15 state dists   Subscribe on YouTube Atomic Mineral Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, plans to carry out heliborne geophysical surveys in 15 districts of Rajasthan, states a letter issued by the Hyderabad-based office of AMD.   In … Read more