Nov 2018

RAJASTHAN GSI to use NASA-developed tech to locate minerals in Rajasthan   The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is going to use ultra-modern remote-sensing technology developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the first time in India to map surface mineralogy.   An MoU was signed with Geoscience Australia as a part … Read more

RAJASTHAN RERA seeks state nod to make registration mandatory To control the unregulated property dealers’ functioning, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Rajasthan has sent a proposal to the state government seeking permission to make RERA registration mandatory. The proposal has been mooted to bring more transparency and professionalism in the sector. As per the RERA Act, to safeguard interests of consumers, registration … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL   Japan joins International Solar Alliance   In a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-initiated International Solar Alliance (ISA), Japan announced joining the group submitting the instrument of ratification.   Japan will be the 71st country to sign and 48th country to ratify the ISA Framework.   The decision was announced at the … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        Definition of kilogram changed after 130 years   The world’s standard definition of the kilogram, the ampere, the kelvin and the mole has been changed, after representatives from 60 countries voted to redefine the International System of Units (SI) for weight, current, temperature and amount of chemical substance. The new definition of Kilogram will be replaced by the Planck It will … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL   India and Japan signs a Loan Agreement worth Rs. 1817 crore   A Loan Agreement worth of Rs. 1817 crore approximately was signed between India and Japan for the construction of Turga Pumped Storage (I).   The objective of the Project is to strengthen the capability to respond to fluctuation in supply … Read more

RAJASTHAN Election commission allows grants for cow shelters   The state government has been allowed by the election commission for grants up to Rs one lakh for cow shelters in Rajasthan. A similar grant was being given to cow shelters between 2016 – 2018 but was limited to the shelters that had cows between 150-200 in number. However … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL     ·        India slips 2 places on ‘Global Talent Ranking’; Switzerland on top   India has slipped two places to rank 53rdon a global annual talent ranking released by IMD Business School Switzerland. While Switzerland has topped the global ranking for the fifth year in a row, it is followed by Denmark, Norway, Austria and the Netherlands in the top-five. … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Laldas ji sect   The founder of this sect was Saint Laldas Ji, a descendant of Mev cast in Alwar. who born in Dhauli Dhub village.   The main basis of this sect were- Hindu Muslim unity, establishing a righteous character, attainment of morality, opposing stereotypes, pure code of conduct. … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Swasth Bharat Yatra to reach Jaipur in December   Swasth Bharat Yatra, a Pan-India cyclothon and an outreach of Centre’s ‘Eat Right India’ movement, will reach Jaipur in December for spreading the message of healthy lifestyle. Health officials are making preparations for the Yatra.   After traversing through various cities and towns of … Read more

RAJASTHAN Job generation target given December deadline   The Industries department has been striving hard to meet the target of employment generation schemes of state and central governments. The district centers have been asked to fulfill the targets of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme of central government and Bhamashah Rojgar Srajan Yojna of state … Read more