WBPSC Prelims and Mains Notes-WBPSC Test Series
RAJASTHAN · Threatened bird species sighted in Rajasthan A threatened bird species has been spotted in parts of Rajasthan, including Kota, which are not its traditional habitat. Bristled grassbird falls under the ‘vulnerable’ category of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Grasslands in Sonkhlia and Kota could have attracted the birds, … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Turkey lifts scarf ban on women soldiers. Turkey’s Army is lifting a historic ban on women officers wearing the Islamic headscarf in the officially secular country The move, ordered by the Defence Ministry, applies to officers working in the general staff and command headquarters and branches Women may wear the … Read more
RAJASTHAN School mergers brought down enrolments: Study The merger of schools in 2014-16 by the previous government has reduced enrolments across social groups (ST, SC and OBC) by around 6 per cent. The decline was higher than the average decline of 1.4 per cent registered across the state during the same period in non-merged … Read more
RAJASTHAN Interoperability of rashan cards started between Rajasthan and Maharashtra The Centre launched an inter-state portability ration card in Rajasthan and Haryana in a bid to implement its ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme. According to the new system, beneficiaries can buy their quota of wheat from ration shops in either of the … Read more
RAJASTHAN Centre stops job scheme funds for cleanliness drive The Centre has asked the Rajasthan government to stop using national rural job scheme funds for a village cleanliness drive in the state, said officials familiar with the development. In 2016, chief minister Vasundhara Raje announced Mukhyamantri Swachh Gram Yojna (MSGY) to ensure cleanliness … Read more
NATIONAL India’s first floating elementary school inaugurated on Manipur’s Loktak Lake. Loktak lake, the largest freshwater lake in the country, has now become home to first of its kind loktak floating elementary school. The lake is also an Important Bird Area as it’s a potential breeding site for waterfowl and is a … Read more
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government launches silicosis policy for mining workers Chief minister Ashok Gehlot launched a scheme under which those suffering from silicosis, a lung disease, will be treated at par with differently abled persons and will get a monthly pension of up to Rs 1,250. Mining and mineral processing industry is a major employer in … Read more
RAJASTHAN Aged, differently-abled people to get ration at their doorsteps Aged and differentlyabled people, who are beneficiary of the national food security scheme, will be given food coupon in order to provide them ration at their doorstep. The department issued directives to the district food officer, who will first identify the beneficiaries and … Read more
RAJASTHAN Centre approves funds for Jodhpur, Udaipur food testing labs The central government has approved funds for strengthening food testing laboratories at Jodhpur and Udaipur. The state government had submitted proposals for strengthening the two food testing labs in January this year, following which a team of the Food Safety and Standards Authority … Read more
RAJASTHAN Annapurna Rasoi benefits may be extended to hospitals After receiving positive feedback from Annapurna Rasoi Yojana in state capital, chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Wednesday directed officials to extend benefit of the scheme in all district hospitals. The scheme now intends to provide subsided food to poor and middle class patients and their … Read more