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INTERNATIONAL World Population Day: 11 July World Population day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. World Population Day 2018 observes the … Read more 11.07.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · UK launched new visas for Indian scientists, academics The new UKRI Science, Research and Academia scheme opened for researchers, scientists and academics from outside the European Union (EU) to come to the UK for up to two years. The scheme will be operated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This Scheme is being added to … Read more 10.07.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN First private UAV unit to be set up in Kota India’s first private sector unit for manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and light bullet proof vehicles (LBPV) will be set up by DCM Shriram Industries Group on the campus of Shriram Rayons in Kota. UAVS and LBPVS are likely to be used … Read more 10.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN State not able to implement Centre’s Ayushman Bharat Rajasthan has expressed its inability to implement the Centre government’s Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Scheme (AB-NHPS) citing lack of time to migrate from the state-run Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana (BSBY). AB-NHPS aims to provide ₹5 lakh health insurance cover per family. It has … Read more 08-09.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · UN member states approved USD 6.69 billion for 13 peacekeeping operation The UN member stateshave approved a 69 billion USD budget for 13 peacekeeping operations for the year 2018-19. It is the second year in a row, the committee has made significant cuts to the overall peacekeeping budget. The Committee also approved significant management reforms including … Read more 08-09.07.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · Studies found alternate cereals can save water According to the analysis of U.S. based Earth Institute, Columbia University and Indian School of Business, if alternative cerealssuch as maize, sorghum, and millet are used instead of rice and wheat, the demand for irrigation water can be reduced by 33%. It could also improve nutrient availability … Read more 07.07.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Smart City Expo India to be held in Jaipur Smart City Expo India will attract Governments, Policy makers, Large corporates, Entrepreneurs and dignitaries from Public and Private firms from across the globe. Jaipur Development Authority (JDA), in collaboration with Quantela, announced the hosting of “Smart City Expo India, Jaipur 2018” event in … Read more 07.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · Test-tube embryos may save the northern white rhinos from extinction Scientists have grown hybrid embryosfrom the sperm of near-extinct northern white rhinoceroses in the laboratory, hoping to save the species. The northern white rhino is the world’s most endangered mammal. The last male northern white rhino, Sudan is dead and 2 infertile females … Read more 06.07.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN • Rajasthan No.1 in water conservation NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at first place among states in water conversation as it registered a significant increase in the level of groundwater. The water level has increased in the state due to water conservation structures built under Chief Minister’s Jal Swawlamban Abhiyaan programme. Also, … Read more 06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · World’s first digital art museum opened in Japan The world’s first all-digital art museumhas opened at the MORI Building Digital Art Museum in Japan’s Tokyo. It features around 50 kaleidoscopic installations triggered by motion sensors, which are projected across every surface of the 100,000-square-foot exhibit space with the help of lights. … Read more 05.07.18 West Bengal (WBPSC) Current Affairs