January 2019

INTERNATIONAL   Month-long ‘Festival of India’ begins in Kathmandu   In Nepal, a month-long ‘Festival of India’ began in Kathmandu to familiarise the new generation of the country about the similarities between the two countries.   It is being held in Kathmandu and other major cities of Nepal from February 19th to March 21st.   … Read more 22.02.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   ·         World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2019 Report Released By ILO   The International Labour Organization released World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2019 report. As per the report, unemployment rates will fall to 4.9% in 2019 and remains steady in 2020. Among the age group 15-24 the global unemployment stood … Read more 16.02.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Dubai airport has been named the worlds busiest airport   The Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been named as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers for the fifth consecutive year.The UAE’s aviation sector’s contribution to the country’s economy also grows steadily. Dubai became the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic in … Read more 31.01.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Jobless in Rajasthan to get RS 3,000 a month dole from March 1   Rajasthan is one of the worst performers in terms of generating employment. According to the December 2018 report of the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in the state went up to 7.7% last year. … Read more 31.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Jobless in Rajasthan to get RS 3,000 a month dole from March 1   Rajasthan is one of the worst performers in terms of generating employment. According to the December 2018 report of the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in the state went up to 7.7% last year. … Read more 31.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Pakistan appoints Its First Ever Female Hindu Civil Judge   Suman Kumari becomes the first Hindu woman to have been appointed as a civil judge in Pakistan after passing an examination for induction of judicial officers. Kumari, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot, will serve in her native district.   India Replaces Japan To Become … Read more 30.01.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sikar has 649 girls per 1,000 boys, worst in Rajasthan: Report   The recently released Central Registration System figures are contradictory to the figures released by the state. While the Centre has claimed that the state recorded an average SRB of 806 in 2016, the state had then claimed 939 girls had been born … Read more 30.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Sikar has 649 girls per 1,000 boys, worst in Rajasthan: Report   The recently released Central Registration System figures are contradictory to the figures released by the state. While the Centre has claimed that the state recorded an average SRB of 806 in 2016, the state had then claimed 939 girls had been born … Read more 30.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally: WHO     World Health Organization (WHO) stated more than half of the leprosy cases globally was reported by India although there is a steady decline worldwide in the number of leprosy cases which is estimated to be 2 around Lakh. Significant leprosy cases has … Read more 29.01.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government clears 4% quota for persons with disabilities   The state government on Thursday (January 24) approved four per cent reservation for persons with disabilities in government jobs and education.   In Rajasthan, persons with disabilities already enjoyed three per cent reservation in government jobs and education. It has now been increased from three … Read more 29.01.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs