Nov 2018

  INTERNATIONAL   SpiNNaker: Largest brain-mimicking supercomputer switched on for first time   The world’s largest supercomputer Spiking Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker) machine designed to work in same way as human brain was switched on for the first time.   It designed and built at University of Manchester in UK. It can model more biological … Read more 13.11.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

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 13.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL     India and Morocco sign Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters   An Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters was signed between Government of Republic of India and Mr Mohamed Aujjar, Minister of Justice on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco.   The Agreement will strengthen … Read more 12.11.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   ·        Rajasthan Heritage : Sun Temple Sun Temple of Ranakpur is a famous Sun or Surya temple well known as the Surya Narayan Temple. This 13th centry temple was rebuilt in 15th century after destruction. Sun temple is bilt with white lime stone in Nagara style with a delicate ornamented work.   Sun … Read more 12.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   Bilateral Exercise Between Indian & Republic of Singapore Navies – SIMBEX 18 – MARKS Silver Jubilee this year   The 25theditorial of SIMBEX, an acronym for “Singapore – India Maritime Bilateral Exercise” is scheduled from 10th to 21st November 2018 off Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.   Bilateral cooperation between Singapore and India … Read more 10-11.11.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage :Phad Paintings   The folk style of Rajasthan’s paintings is divided into two styles. Phads and Pichwais.   Phad paintings are in the form of a scroll painted on a big canvas. These are made on cloth or walls and most popularly depict the story of the local hero-gods – Pabuji & Devnarayanji. … Read more 10-11.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

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 09.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        World’s first AI news anchor unveiled in China   Chinese press agency Xinhua unveiled AI-based anchor that can read the news in English and Chinese, as naturally as a professional news anchor. The system, developed with Beijing-based search engine operator Sogou, produces realistic-looking speech, lip movements and facial expressions.   AI anchors who will report … Read more 09.11.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        UN World Food Programme, Alibaba Group form strategic partnership to eliminate hunger   United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group have formed  strategic partnership to support efforts eliminate hunger globally by 2030.   Under this agreement, Alibaba will lend its cutting-edge technology and resources to support … Read more 08.11.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs

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 08.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs