oct 2017

RAJASTHAN Gulab Bagh in Udaipur to house Rajasthan’s first bird park   A part of heritage park Gulab Baghis undergoing a transformation. It will soon house the state’s first bird parkwith a variety of local and scheduled species.   Gulab Bagh is being converted into an exclusive bird park.   The project comprises a water bird area, … Read more 05.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan is the first state to incorporate skill development program in higher education   Rajasthan became the first state in the country to incorporate skill development programme in higher education. The Indhra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)in collaboration with state’s Department of College Education prepared 16 courses for entrepreneurship and skill development for colleges in the state. Under … Read more 12.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·               State govt begins process to invoke RAJPASA in Barmer crude oil theft The state government has initiated the process for invoking provisions of RAJPASA (Rajasthan Prevention of Antisocial Activities Act, 2006) in the high profile Barmer crude oil theft case.   Rajasthan Prevention of Antisocial Activities Act, 2006, provides for preventive detention of … Read more 17.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi was country’s most polluted city on Diwali day   Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi, which is infamous for its smoke-emitting industries, has now has got the dubious distinction of being the most polluted city in the country. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued a report on Diwali mentioning ambient air quality which has revealed pollution level in … Read more 22-23.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Urbanisation fast killing Mandana folk art   ð The folk art ‘Mandana’, that manifests the origin of ‘tantric’ and ‘scientific’ approach to the world and is pioneered by the rural women in Rajasthan is on the verge of extinction due to rapidly growing urbanization. Mandana designs, that also embody atomic constitution and tantric forms, are mainly drawn … Read more 13.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 9th session of Rajasthan assembly begins   The state government has been caught on the wrong foot over the recently introduced Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Ordinance, 2017; which will be tabled in the house during this session. The government is facing severe criticism and the opposition is expected to strongly oppose the ordinance during … Read more 25.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan role model for green buildings in India: Minister   Green buildings, which enhance productivity and health, have become popular and led to the proliferation of green building norms across the world. This was discussed at the three-day international conference, the 15th edition of the Green Building Congress 2017, which began on Thursday in the city. … Read more 10.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New Rajasthan ordinance seeks to protect judges, public servants from probe   The Vasundhara Rajegovernment has passed an ordinance which seeks to protect both serving and former judges, magistrates and public servants in Rajasthan from being investigated for on-duty action without its prior sanction. The Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Ordinance, 2017, promulgated on September 7, … Read more 21.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Vasundhara Raje expands Annapurna Rasoi scheme in Rajasthan, launches 500 more mobile vans   Chief minister Vasundhara Rajelaunched 500 mobile kitchen vans of Annapurna Rasoi which serve subsidised food across the state.     The Annapurna Rasoi scheme was started by the state government on December 15, 2016 in Jaip   ur on the lines of … Read more 14.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Infant mortality rate takes a marginal dip in Rajasthan   Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2016 report issued by the Centre in September shows that infant mortality rate in the state remained at 41 deaths per 1,000 live births. Comparing it with SRS 2015 figures, the state reported decline of two infant deaths per 1,000 live … Read more 01 & 02.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs