Nov 2018

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        Asian Games gold medalist Hima Das appointed as UNICEF India Youth Ambassador   Asian Games gold medalist Hima Das appointed as UNICEF India’s Youth Ambassador. She won a silver medal in the 400 meters sprint and also a gold in the 4X400 meters relay at the Asian Games in Jakarta this year will work towards … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL   ·        ‘Toxic’ named ‘Word of the Year 2018’ by Oxford Dictionaries   Oxford Dictionaries said it chose the word “toxic” after seeing a 45 per cent risein the number of times it had been looked up on its website, adding that it was selected for capturing the ethos, mood and preoccupations of 2018. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Government targets to eradicate malaria from Rajasthan by 2022   Rajasthan eyes to achieve zero indigenous case of malaria by 2022. Malaria, once a common fever, is still contributing not only to mortality and morbidity but imposes economic burden on the people. In the state, more than 3,000 cases of malaria have reported till date this year. … Read more

  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

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage : BLOCK PRINTING   Close to Jaipur is the small township of Sanganer, the name synonymous today with the finest block printed cottons. Some of the ‘Sanganeri chipas’ have moved to Jaipur and their colourful printed creations are widely available. Block printing is a finely developed art in other parts of Rajasthan … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·        Rajasthan might be no.1 jeera producer ð  By November last week, cumin acreage in Gujarat stands 36% lower at 1.22 lakh hectares as against 1.91 lakh hectares in the same period last year. ð  On the contrary, Rajasthan has witnessed 24% increase in sowing area at 3.1 lakh hectares as compared to 2.5 … Read more

RAJASTHAN Flower business blooms in Rajasthan despite low production   Palaces and the rich heritage of Rajasthan, has made the state a hub for destination weddings and parties. This has led to a boom in the flower business in the state, even after a low production. There is a huge demand for flowers in the state and … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL       Vajra Prahar: India-USA joint military exercise commences in Jaipur   India, US Joint Special Forces Exercise 2018 named Vajra Prahar commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR), Bikaner in Rajasthan. The exercise was called between Special Forces of both countries to deal with operations for counter-terrorism and is being done … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Bhavai Dance   This artistic form of dance is believed to be originated in the neighboring state Gujarat and was soon picked up and adapted by the local tribal men and women and gave it a distinctive Rajasthani essence. This traditional folk dance, performed by the womens of the Jat, … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   INDO-Russian joint exercise INDRA 2018   The joint military exercise between Indian and Russia EXERCISE INDRA 2018 on combating insurgency under the aegis of United Nations (UN) is being conducted at Babina Field Firing Ranges, Babina Military Station from 18 November 2018.   The aim of the exercise is to practice joint planning … Read more