April 2019

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan cops to launch ‘Friends of Police’ drive   In a bid to improve law and order situation of the state and local intelligence, the Rajasthan police will launch a new initiative as part of community policing. Just like Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan police will be soon launching a unique model of policing called ‘Friends … Read more

INTERNATIONAL World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April   World Intellectual Property Day observed across the globe on 26 April.   Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names and images used in commercial activities.   The day is observed across the world to spread awareness about the … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rs 350-crore flyovers to unclog Jaipur-Kishangarh stretch   The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will undertake a Rs 350-crore project to unclog the Jaipur-Kishangarh stretch. The authority has decided to construct flyovers on the route including Mahapura, Bhankrota, Mahindra SEZ, Mehla, Kamla Nehru Nagar and Bandar Sindri.   The Jaipur-Ajmer highway is the main national highway which connects Udaipur, Mumbai, … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   Saudi Arabia to host G20 Summit in 2020, first in Arab world   Saudi Arabiawill host the annual G20 leaders’ summit on November 21-22, 2020, in its capital Riyadh. This will be the first G20 Summit to be hosted in the Arab  Japan will host this year’s G20 summit in Osaka, which will be held June 28-29, as well as ministerial … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   Saudi Arabia to host G20 Summit in 2020, first in Arab world   Saudi Arabiawill host the annual G20 leaders’ summit on November 21-22, 2020, in its capital Riyadh. This will be the first G20 Summit to be hosted in the Arab  Japan will host this year’s G20 summit in Osaka, which will be held June 28-29, as well as ministerial … Read more

RAJASTHAN Banasthali & BITS, Pilani score big in NIRF ranking   For the second year consecutively, Rajasthan University (RU) has failed to secure a position in the top 100 universities of the country. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2019, India Rankings were released by president Ram Nath Kovind recently.   RU scored poorly at academics, … Read more

RAJASTHAN Government to speed up relocation process for Sariska villages   The forest administration plans to expedite the process of relocation of villages in Sariska Tiger Reserve(STR) to create inviolate spaces within the reserve.   The relocation plan of villages in the core and buffer areas of STR, which are a major factor behind poaching and … Read more