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INTERNATIONAL · Eleventh February declared as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science The United Nations (UN) General Assemblydeclared 11th February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, in order to achieve full and equal participation and access to women and girls in science and to further achieve … Read more 13.02.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Abu Dhabi courts added Hindi as 3rd official language of the citys courts The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has added Hindi as the third official languageof the city’s courts. Arabic and English are the first and second languages. The move is aimed at helping foreigners to learn about litigation procedures, their rights, and duties without a language … Read more 12.02.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN JDA to set up solar power grids at parkings lots, parks The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) plans to install solar power grids in parking places, community centres and parks to reduce electricity bills. The second plan, called Building Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP), will ensure replacing old electrical fittings with star-rated ones to … Read more 12.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · Macedonia signed an accord to join as a new member of NATO military alliance Macedonia signed an accord to join NATO to become the 30th member of the NATO military alliance. The historic agreement was signed between Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Macedonia Capital is Skopje. … Read more 10-11.02.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Audit report of government employees likely The proposed new Social Accountability Act on the anvil envisages community audit report card of the government servants on their efficiency on the timely delivery of services. The provisions guaranteed delivery of Public Services Act 2011 and citizens charter 2014 will be incorporated in the present act with more stringent provisions … Read more 10-11.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · Siamese fighting fish was named Thailands national aquatic animal Tiny, testy and eye-catching with a colorful fin plumage,the Siamese fighting fish was named Thailand’s national aquatic animal. Known in the West as a betta fish, the underwater brawler is popular in home aquariums for its iridescent body and many-hued tail. The government said in … Read more 09.02.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN State govt plans to set up student rights commission The Rajasthan government is planning to set up a commission to look into the grievances of students in universities and colleges in the state. The proposed commission will adjudicate on violations of fundamental provisions of the Students Rights Act, which proposes to provide … Read more 09.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · India jumps 8 place to 36th on international IP index 2019 US Chambers of Commercereleased the annual International IP Index of top 50 economies in the world, in the index, India climbed 8 positions up to the 36th rank and USA, as the lead. 2018, India’s rank was 44th of 50 … Read more 08.02.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Health dept plans to restart drive to stabilise rising population The health department plans to restart Janmangal Karyakram (JMK), a programme to stabilise increasing population, in the state. Under JMK, a couple of a village (husband and wife) is selected as Janmangal couple , who interact with the other married couples of … Read more 08.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · Google to shut down its Google Plus platform Google is to shut downits Google Plus platform, which had been originally conceived as a social networking option different from Facebook and Twitter. This announcement was made in December 2018. The reason for the shutdown was prompted by a major security breach, besides the lack of a … Read more 07.02.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs