June 2018

RAJASTHAN Rajasthans govt reserves 15% seats for NRIs in new medical colleges   The state government has reserved 15% MBBS seats in five new medical colleges for NRIs. The decision has been taken to strengthen financial condition of the five new medical colleges, which will be run by Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RMES).   These five … Read more 21.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Interlinking of rivers project gets clearance by water panel   The Central Water Commission (CWC) has given hydrological clearance to Rajasthan’s first interlinking of rivers project called Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).   ERCP aims to provide drinking water to 40% of state population through interlinking of rivers. It proposes to provide drinking water … Read more 19.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Over 20,000 acres land to be denotified   The State government on Thursday decided to denotify 15,000 acres of Zeroyiti land and 5,600 acres of D-patta land in the Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary.   The Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to reduce the sanctuary size from +5 feet contour to +3 ft contour as … Read more 17-18.06.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthan at No.1 state in water conversation   NITI Aayog has ranked Rajasthanat 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 17-18.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Findings of 160 cost-benefit analyses in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan presented to NITI Aayog   NITI Aayog has been engaging with State Governments to evolve a shared vision of national development and strategies from time to time to share the best practices.   In this context, India Consensus – a partnership between Tata … Read more 16.06.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh discontinues ceremonial guard of honour   Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh has discontinued the ceremonial guard of honour accorded to his office, Raj Bhawan officials said.   While a letter in this regard was sent by his office to the state government, the practice was discontinued during his recent visit to Jodhpur … Read more 16.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH   Nutural gas supplies to households in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka   Krishna district is going to script a new history by becoming first to get piped natural gas supply to the households in rural areas in the country. The infrastructure giant, Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd. (MEIL) has successfully executed gas distribution projects in Krishna … Read more 15.06.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Blood donation: Rajasthan at dismal 24th spot   Voluntary blood donation in summers has taken a significant dip leading to crisis of blood in some blood banks of the city. One blood bank in a private hospital faced shortage of blood which was immediately helped by social organisations by holding blood donation camps in different parts of the city. However, … Read more 15.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

ANDHRA PRADESH Tourism wing introduces TSA   AP Tourism has introduced the Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA) in the State to identify the needs of tourists.   Datamation has been appointed as the agency for collecting information by conducting a survey that reveals the purpose of the visit, mode of transport, range of expenditure, preferences and … Read more 14.06.18 Andhra Pradesh (APPSC) Daily 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 14.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs