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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 29-30.09.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
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 29-30.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
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 28.09.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
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 28.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
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 27.09.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN · 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 water use and … Read more 27.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
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 26.09.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
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 26.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
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 25.09.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN AMD surveys to look for uranium in 15 state dists 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 the airborne geophysical … Read more 25.09.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs