Dec 2018

  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

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

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

  INTERNATIONAL   World Soil Day: 05 Decemeber   The day is observed annually on 5th December to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.   The theme for this year’s World Soil Day is – ‘Be the Solution to Soil Pollution‘.   According to … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·        Rajasthan History : Neemuchana Farmer Movement 1924-25 ð   Extensively Writing by Pratap, New Rajasthan ð   This movement was taken during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar. ð  Reason – Increase in the fine rates ð  Current situation –  Nemuchana is in Alwar district. ð  On 14th May, 1925, farmers of Alwar … Read more

RAJASTHAN MLA LAD scheme spend increases in election year   With the assembly elections in Rajasthan this year, nearly 62 per cent of the total funds released have been spent under the MLA local area development scheme in 2018-19 (up to November) , according to a rural development department record. It is also worth noting that out … Read more

RAJASTHAN Govt okays water supply through pipeline to scarcity-hit areas   The state government has given work orders to the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) to provide water through pipelines in Kho Nagoriyan, Jamdoli and Amber region which are facing an acute water crisis. The project will cost more than Rs 100 crore. Residents of Kho Nagoriyan … Read more

RAJASTHAN Jaipur wax museum unveils Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s statue     Jaipur Wax Museum, situated at Nahargarh Fort, marked its second anniversary by unveiling a wax statue of cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Weighing 56 kg, of which 19 kg is wax and the rest is fibre, the statue is five feet and nine inches tall, and is … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   ·        Farout, the most distant solar system object ever seen   Scientistshave discovered the most-distant body ever observed in our solar system, located over 100 times farther than Earth is from the Sun. The new object has been nicknamed Farout. Earlier, 2018 VG18, the object is the first to be observed at a distance of … Read more

INTERNATIONAL     ·       India opposes move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as fifth province     India voiced strong opposition to Pakistan’s reported move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as its fifth province. The entire state of Jammu and Kashmir has been and shall remain part of India. India has called upon Pakistan to vacate all occupied territory.   … Read more