nov 2019

RAJASTHAN Livestock population in Rajasthan dips as new crisis hits rural economy   Population of goats has dipped nearly by 4 per cent while that of sheep has declined by 13 per cent in the state, says the 20th Livestock Census report.   The report also added that the overall livestock population in the state has also gone … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   ·       Exercise Indra 2019 to be held in December   Exercise Indra 2019, ajoint tri-service exercisebetween India and Russia, has been scheduled to be held in December 2019. In the exercise, the mechanized contingents, fighter and transport aircraft and ships of the armed forces of India and Russia will be participating.   Exercise Indra … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL   India ranks 133 on Women, Peace and Security Index   The Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) has released its second report on Women, Peace, and Security Index.   The new 2019 report ranks 167 countries for women based on three indicators – inclusion, justice and security.   … Read more

RAJASTHAN Chhattisgarh plan likely to take care of stray animals   The Rajasthan government is planning to adopt Chhattisgarh government’s Narwa, Garuwa, Ghuruwa and Badi (NGGB) programme “with some changes” with an aim to address the issues related to stray cattle in rural and urban areas.   The NGGB, encouraging livestock management, organic manure and … Read more

RAJASTHAN India, France begin 14-day ‘Shakti 2019’ in Bikaner   The joint training exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability between the two armies and further strengthening the military relations between them, said a release from the public relations officer (defence).   The shared commitment to democracy, pluralism and multilateralism is another important dimension of bilateral … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·       Exercise Sindhu Sudarshan by Indian Army was conducted in Rajasthan   ð The Sudarshan Chakra Corps of the Indian Army conducted the Sindhu Sudarshan exercise in Barmer, Rajasthan on 16 November. The exercise will continue till 5 December 2019.   ð Sindhu Sudarshan showcases the ability of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps to undertake large scale offensive manoeuvres … Read more

      INTERNATIONAL   India-Netherland: “Water 4 change”, an urban water management system   The Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), operating under the Government of Kerala has launched the “Water 4 Change”.   Under the project, six prominent institutions from Netherlands will perform a long-term research and field level action on … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL Gotabaya Rajapaksa sworn-in as new President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa sworn-in as new President of Sri Lanka at Anuradhapura. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and several MPs will be present on the occasion as Anuradhapura holds significance as a sacred city for Buddhism. Previously, Sri Lanka’s former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has won … Read more

RAJASTHAN Delimitation: 1,000 panchayats, 50 samitis may be created It is believed that as per the norms, around 1,000-1,100 new gram panchayats and 50-60 new panchayat samitis could be created in the state. The district administration had on July 29 notified the creation of 66 new gram panchayats and one new panchayat samiti, Jobner, in Jaipur. This would … Read more

RAJASTHAN Museum to be set up at Rajasthan police headquarters   A museum depicting the history, antique documents and old uniforms of Rajasthan police will come up at the Police Headquarters (PHQ).   Apart from uniforms that changed over the years, different weapons from all districts will be brought to Jaipur for display at the museum.   The Rajasthan police was … Read more