13.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Biogas plants to come up at each gaushala   Biogas plant with a capacity of more than 100 cubic metre will be set up at 25 guashalas (cow shelters) in Rajasthan and each biogas plant will produce 5-10 metric tonne bio manure every day.   Each gaushala will be given a subsidy of 50% … Read more

05.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN RHB to take online route for clearing large stock                           After several failed attempts to sell surplus houses, the Rajasthan Housing Board(RHB) is now adopting ‘online method’ to reach the buyers. The decision was taken to woo buyers within the state and other parts of the country. Due to prolonged slump in the real estate … Read more

27.06.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Enrolment ratio in A.P. schools below national average   The gross enrolment ratio (GER) in schools is far below the national average in Andhra Pradesh.   While the national GER is 99.21% in primary schools, it is 84.48% in A.P.   The GER in upper primary schools is 83.96%, compared to the national … Read more

07.06.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Discoms to buy 750 MW solar power   In a significant development towards providing cost-effective power to the electricity consumers, the State government on Monday entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC for buying 750 MW of solar power at ₹2.72 per unit with 2% rebate on timely payments by the discoms.   … Read more

14.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ₹25,000 grant to schools every year for renovation, improving sanitation   State education minister Vasudev Devnani on Monday said that the government will provide an annual grant of Rs 25,000 to government schools for renovation, sanitation and other purposes.   In order to encourage computer education; the government will setup Information, Communication and Technology … Read more

24-25.06.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh to become first ‘LED state’ by Jan 2019     Andhra Pradesh would be the first 100% LED state in the country by January 2019, said minister for panchayat raj, rural development and information technology, Nara Lokesh.   The government had installed 8 lakh LED street lights in the villages so far … Read more

20.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Godawan breeding centre to be set up in Baran dist   A centre for breeding the dwindling number of Great Indian Bustard(GIB), which comes under Schedule 1 of Wildlife Protection Act, will be set up at Sorsen in Baran district. This centre will be set up under the supervision of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) GIB experts.   … Read more

12.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Govt may launch scheme to provide cost-effective power   The Rajasthan government is likely to initiate ‘Kusum Yojna’ to install solar water pumps from next month, with an aim to raise income and provide cost-effective electricity to the farmers.   “The Kusum Yojna is likely to start from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from next … Read more

19.06.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Now, students get driving licence at their colleges   With 50 per cent of the total accidents involving youngsters, the Road Transport Authority (RTA), Tirupati has launched a series of Learner’s Licence Registration (LLR) drives in educational institutions and some private companies to ensure that the licences are delivered to the eligible students. … Read more

30.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Chambal’s receding water level threatening aquatic life   The river currently has several endangered species, including 1,600 gharials, 600 crocodiles and 70 dolphins. Forest officials said water levels have fallen up to two feet in some areas, threatening habitat of the highly endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). The crisis has forced the National Chambal Sanctuary officials in Uttar … Read more