July 2019

RAJASTHAN 90% immunisation in state: WHO   THE World Health Organization assessment for the year 2018-19 shows that Rajasthan had achieved 90% full immunization.   While the reports of the Pregnancy, Child Tracking and Health Services Management and Health Management Information System of the state government give the percentage of full immunization in the year … Read more

RAJASTHAN Special cells to monitor rainwater harvesting   Based on the directions of the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Rajasthan will constitute rainwater harvesting cells in 111 cities and towns across 29 districts for effective monitoring.   According to the guidelines, the cell will monitor the extent of groundwater extraction and aquifer recharge. This information will be displayed at prominent … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL India, Uzbekistan exchange views on combating terror financing   India and Uzbekistan exchanged their views on current counter-terrorism challenges at combating terror financing.   The incident happened during the eighth meeting of India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.   The two sides exchanged views on current counter-terrorism challenges including countering radicalisation, combating … Read more

RAJASTHAN Soon, independent society for MGNREGA social audit   The state government is in the process of forming an independent society for social audits of MGNREGA works.   The name of the society will be ‘Society for Social Audit, Accountability and Transparency (SSAAT)’, Rajasthan.   Two social audits of MGNREGA are conducted in a year. The objective of the … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL Italy’s Prosecco hills added to UNESCO World Heritage list   Italy’s Prosecco hills have been added to the World Heritage list by the UN cultural organisation.   The Conegliano and Valdobbiadene hills, where the grapes that produce the famous prosecco sparkling wine are grown.   The region became Italy’s 55th World Heritage … Read more

      INTERNATIONAL NASA prepares to send first woman and next man on Moon in 2024   NASAmarked the 50th anniversary of the historic first Moon landing. The US space agency is preparing to take its next giant leap with the ambitious Artemis program Artemis is named after the twin sister of Apollo. She … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL France will impose green tax on plane tickets from 2020   French government is to impose a tax of up to €18 on plane tickets for all flights from airports in France to fund less-polluting transportation projects, The move which will take effect from 2020 A tax of €1.5 imposed on economy-class … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL Global Tiger Day: 29 July   Global Tiger Day is being celebrated across the world on 29 July.   This day is observed every year to create awareness about tiger conservation and protection of the natural habitat of tigers.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the results of the fourth cycle … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL World Day for International Justice: 17 July   World Day for International Justice is also known as International Criminal Justice Day.   It is observed globally on 17 July every year to recognise the strengthening system of international justice.   On this is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government has launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme   The Rajasthan governmenthas launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme, a Police training program, for class 8 and 9 students . The training aims to curb rising adolescent delinquency and strengthen teenagers mentally and physically. Also, it aims to make the students aware of basic laws and legal procedures. All aspects of … Read more