September 2019

RAJASTHAN Second highest number of Hindi speakers in Rajasthan   Rajasthan has the second highest number of Hindi speakers in the country making the desert state the ‘heart’ of the Hindi belt. Leading the pack is Uttar Pradesh where 94% of the population has registered Hindi as their first language while Rajasthan’s 89% populace speaks the same language, as … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan gets 34% higher rainfall than 2018   The state so far has received an average rainfall of 419.67 compared to 396.26 mm received till August 29, 2018. As monsoon will continue for at least one more week many places in the state are going to receive more rains compared to what they had … Read more

INTERNATIONAL ·         India announces contribution of 22 millions USD to GFTAM for 6th replenishment cycle Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi India announced a contribution of 22 million US Dollarsto the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle.   Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare stated that … Read more

RAJASTHAN 2 films based on Raj get National Award   Two films based on the state have won National Award.   In Best Environmental Film category ‘Machli’ – the world’s famous tiger was declared as a winner. Another movie ‘Turtle’ based on the water crisis in Rajasthan won award.   INTERNATIONAL ·         India announces contribution of 22 … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         Rajasthan: Industrial draft policy bets big on making of electric vehicles ð  In a bid to take early bird advantage, the state government is planning to set up an electric vehicle research and manufacturing zone. As spelt out in the new draft industrial policy, the government will also offer financial incentives to encourage … Read more

  INTERNATIONAL World Literacy Day is celebrated on 8 September   On 8th September every year, International Literacy Day is celebrated to make people to know the importance of Literacy for people, communities and societies.   It aims to combat worldwide problems also to promote illiteracy. The theme for 2019 is Literacy and Multilingualism.   … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt mulls 75 per cent reservation for locals in private jobs   The Rajasthan government is mulling the possibility of providing 75 per cent reservation to local people in private jobs.   The proposal is in the initial stage. A brainstorming session will be held with stakeholders in coming days.   The Andhra Pradesh government had … Read more

      INTERNATIONAL ·       Kristalina Georgieva appointed new IMF chief   Bulgaria’s Kristalina Georgieva has been selected as the new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).   She is the first person from an emerging market economy to lead the IMF.   The economist succeeds Christine Lagarde for a five-year term from October. … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL China to open visa office in Pakistan’s Peshawar ð  China has decided to open a visa office in Peshawar to further boost economic relations with Pakistan. ð  The centre provides people exposure to the Chinese culture, literature, art and history through exhibitions, movie screenings and training. ð   China Window Centre was inaugurated on … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan gets 34% higher rainfall than 2018   The state so far has received an average rainfall of 419.67 compared to 396.26 mm received till August 29, 2018. As monsoon will continue for at least one more week many places in the state are going to receive more rains compared to what they had … Read more