September 2019

RAJASTHAN ·       Rajasthan govt bags first water mission awards ð The National Water Mission of Government of India awarded two prizes to the Rajasthan Government for water conservation and efficient water use practices. ð The National Water Mission has initiated annual National Water Mission Awards to recognise excellence in water conservation, efficient water use and … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         White Water Rafting Expedition ‘Rudrashila’ Flagged off at Jaisalmer ð  The white water Rafting Expedition christened ‘RUDRASHILA’ being undertaken by Kalidhar Battalion was at Jaisalmer Military station. ð  The expedition christened ‘Rudrashila’ has been organised to commemorate the 75th Raising day of the Kalidhar Battalion.   ð  ‘Rudrashila’ takes its name from the … 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 NGT bans new industry in five clusters of state   In view of the increasing pollution levels, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned sanction to any new industrial set-up or expansion at five industrial clusters of Rajasthan.   Rajasthan’s five industrial clusters – Jodhpur, Pali, Bhiwadi, Jaipur and Sanganer Industrial area (Jaipur) have … Read more

    INTERNATIONAL World Bank to provide Rs 3,000 crore aid for food parks   Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Rameswar Teli has said that the World Bank will provide three thousand crore rupees assistance to finance, mini and mega food parks across the country.   He was addressing the 15th Indo-US … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan schools to have NCERT syllabus from next session   The state government announced the implementation of the NCERT syllabus in schools from the next session.   The new syllabus will be implemented for classes VI to IX and Class XI.   The English and Hindi medium books of the National Council of Educational … Read more

RAJASTHAN M-sand policy in final stage, to be out soon   The manufactured sand (m-sand) policy of Rajasthan is in the final stage and will be out soon.   Rajasthan’s policy has been prepared after consulting m-sand policies of other states such as Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.   The state government is likely to make … Read more

RAJASTHAN ·         CM directs to ensure availability of urea ð  With a view to increase sowing during Rabi season, chief minister Ashok Gehlot directed the officials to ensure adequate availability of urea for farmers. ð  looking into the good monsoon this year, the rabi sowing is expected to increase and there should be adequate stock … Read more

INTERNATIONAL Bangladesh HC allows setting up factories in ‘Ecological Critical Area’ around Sundarbans   High Court in Bangladesh has allowed setting up of factories near the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) of Sundarbans.   The court asked the government to provide environmental clearance to three companies for setting up LPG bottling plants in Mongla industrial area near … 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