Dec 2018

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        China launched first satellite for space-based broadband to rival Google   The satellite was launched from a Long March 11carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in north-western China. The satellite is the first in the Hongyun projectplanned by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC). The Hongyun project, started in September 2016, aims to build a … Read more 26.12.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        Khajuraho of Rajasthan’ set to regain its lost glory ð  The 11th century Kiradu temples in Barmer known as ‘Khajuraho of Rajasthan’ having large number of temples in a compound marked with explicit rock carvings, depiction of Mahabharta, combat operations, dancing women and music instruments is set for a restoration. The first phase of the restoration work of … Read more 26.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        Khajuraho of Rajasthan’ set to regain its lost glory ð  The 11th century Kiradu temples in Barmer known as ‘Khajuraho of Rajasthan’ having large number of temples in a compound marked with explicit rock carvings, depiction of Mahabharta, combat operations, dancing women and music instruments is set for a restoration. The first phase of the restoration work of … Read more 26.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        Israel permits medical marijuana exports   Israel’s Parliamentapproved a law to permit exports of medical marijuana, allowing Israel to tap the lucrative global market. Israel will become the third country, after the Netherlands and Canada, to take its medical cannabis global. The Israeli Cabinet is yet to approve. This step is seen as a … Read more 25.12.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   ·        Rajasthan Institutions : BUREAU OF INVESTMENT PROMOTION (BIP) ð  Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), is the nodal agency for investment promotion in the state, was established in 1991 to facilitate large investment in the state. BIP serves as a one-stop knowledge house with respect throughout the ‘conceptualization-to commissioning’ stage. The most important … Read more 25.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   ·        Rajasthan Institutions : BUREAU OF INVESTMENT PROMOTION (BIP) ð  Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), is the nodal agency for investment promotion in the state, was established in 1991 to facilitate large investment in the state. BIP serves as a one-stop knowledge house with respect throughout the ‘conceptualization-to commissioning’ stage. The most important … Read more 25.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        New Zealand to phase out plastic shopping bags from July 1,2019   New Zealandgovernment announced regulations for mandatory phase-out of single-use plastic shopping bags with effect from July 1, 2019. The phase-out will apply to all new plastic shopping bags with handles that are made of plastic up to 70 microns … Read more 23-24.12.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        State likely to miss immunisation target due to ANM shortage ð  Rajasthan may fall short of achieving the 90% full immunisation coverage (FIC) target by this month because of shortage of auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMS) who act as vaccinators. ð  The ministry of health and family welfare had planned to achieve 90% immunisation … Read more 23-24.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        State likely to miss immunisation target due to ANM shortage ð  Rajasthan may fall short of achieving the 90% full immunisation coverage (FIC) target by this month because of shortage of auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMS) who act as vaccinators. ð  The ministry of health and family welfare had planned to achieve 90% immunisation … Read more 23-24.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        Captain Marvel’ named most anticipated film of 2019 by IMDb   Marvel Studios’ upcoming film ‘Captain Marvel‘ has been named the most anticipated film of 2019 by the global film and TV website IMDb. Marvel’s ‘Avengers: End Game‘ was second on the list, followed by Sophie Turner starrer ‘Dark Phoenix‘. IMDb released its annual … Read more 22.12.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs