July 2019

    INTERNATIONAL India and Russia held talks and explored the possibilities for production of space systems in India   India and Russia held talks and explored the possibilities forproduction of space systems in India. The discussion was held between Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser and the Director General of Russia’s space agency ROSCOSMOS and former Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry … Read more 14-15.07.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tourist inflow up 21% in 3 years in Rajasthan   Tourist arrivals in Rajasthan surged by 21% in last three years, making it a favoured destination for both domestic and international visitors.   Over 5.19 crore domestic and international tourists visited the state with a royal essence in 2018, an increase of nearly 90,000 visitors from 2016 … Read more 14-15.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

    INTERNATIONAL UN Development Programme (UNDP) has released its Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2019   The UN Development Programme (UNDP)has released its Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2019. The report said that in the 101 countries assessed there are 31 low income, 68 middle income and 2 high income and about 1.3 billion people are multi- dimensionally poor. … Read more 13.07.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to adopt Maharashtra model to combat dreaded swine flu   Though Maharashtra has a high mortality rate compared to Rajasthan, the state government is all set to follow Maharashtra model in its fight against swine flu.   While Rajasthan had an average of four deaths per 100 cases, the death rate was 11 per 100 … Read more 13.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to adopt Maharashtra model to combat dreaded swine flu   Though Maharashtra has a high mortality rate compared to Rajasthan, the state government is all set to follow Maharashtra model in its fight against swine flu.   While Rajasthan had an average of four deaths per 100 cases, the death rate was 11 per 100 … Read more 13.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

    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 12.07.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan still among top 4 states with high fertility rate: Niti   Rajasthan might have been praised by NITI Aayog for its efforts in improving health indicators but in population stabilisation efforts   The NITI Aayog report released recently shows that there is no change in Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the state. It is still among the four states … Read more 12.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

    INTERNATIONAL World Population Day: 11 July   World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July.   The day was established by the governing council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.   The day is meant to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.   India to host … Read more 11.07.19 West Bengal (WBPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Budget 2019: Highlights   No new tax proposed in the budget.   Rs 10 crore allocated for rehabilitation centers.   Provision of one-time tax for vehicle owners.   Special investment zones along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.   Stamp duty exemption for projects under Rajasthan Start-Up policy.   Freedom fighters, former MLAs, chairman of boards and … Read more 11.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Budget 2019: Highlights   No new tax proposed in the budget.   Rs 10 crore allocated for rehabilitation centers.   Provision of one-time tax for vehicle owners.   Special investment zones along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.   Stamp duty exemption for projects under Rajasthan Start-Up policy.   Freedom fighters, former MLAs, chairman of boards and … Read more 11.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs