April 2019

INTERNATIONAL   UAE adopts National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031   The UAE Cabinet has adopted the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.   Its aims at positioning the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031 and to develop an integrated system that employs artificial intelligence in vital areas in the country.   The … Read more

INTERNATIONAL Economist Intelligence Unit set to bring down Indias growth outlook for 2019-20   Both Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI)earlier this month cut their 2019-20 growth projection for India to 7.2 per cent from 7.4 per cent earlier, blaming rising risks to global economic growth as well as weakening domestic investment activity. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Goat milk a new source of income for tribal women   Cow milk, sometimes is difficult to digest, high in allergens and loaded with lactose that can wreak havoc on gastrointestinal tract. Goat milk, a nutrient-rich alternative that’s tasty, easy on the gut and far less inflammatory than regular cow’s milk.   Udaipur administration … Read more

INTERNATIONAL Singapore airport named worlds best aviation hub for the seventh time   According to the Skytrax World Airport Awards, Singapore’s Changi Airport has been crowned the world’s bestaviation hub for the seventh time in a row, while New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport featured at number 59. Singapore Changi Airport is known for its rooftop swimming pool, two 24-hour movie theaters and shopping … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         Commercial breeding of famous Marwari, Kathiawadi horses soon   The National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE), Bikaner campus, is all prepared to sell frozen semen of high breed horses commercially. These breeds include Kathiawadi and Marwari and ponies like Manipuri and Spiti Valley. So far, they have been giving it for free to the defence … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Vedanta Ltd. gets approval for expansion of its plant in Rajasthan   Mining firm Vedanta Ltd. has received environment clearance for the expansion of itsoil and gas operation in Rajasthan. This would entail the company an investment of 12,000 crore. The proposal is to expand onshore oil and gas production from 3,00,000 BOPD (barrels oil per day) … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL UN owes India USD 38 million for peacekeeping operations   United Nations(UN) owes India USD 38 million, the highest it has to pay to any country, for the peacekeeping operations as of March 2019. In a report on improving the financial situation of the world body, as of March 31, 2019, the total amount payable … Read more

RAJASTHAN Mourning or grief rituals   Baikundi – The dead person is taken on the wood Bier, which is called Baikundi. The Funeral fire is given by the eldest son or near brother, which is called Lupa.   Bakhair or Uchaal   Dandot   Aadheta – The direction of Baikundhi  is changed at the crossroads … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   IMF scales down India’s growth projection for current fiscal to 7.3%   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has moderately scaled down India’s economic growth projection to 7.3 per cent for the current financial year from its earlier forecast of 7.4 per cent.   Despite this, the country will remain the fastest-growing large economy … Read more

RAJASTHAN Air pollution: Bhiwadi at 5, Jodhpur at 12 in world cities   Industrial hub in Alwar district, Bhiwadi was at the fifth place in the list of cities across world with the worst air pollution in 2018, according to a new study by Swiss-based company AirVisual and Greenpeace. Another city of the state, Jodhpur … Read more