July 2019

TELANGANA Telangana government to develop six airports   The Telangana government has set the ball rolling to develop six airportsi n the state. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been roped in to conduct techno-feasibility studies, both at existing airstrips and for greenfield airports, and it will be paid Rs 4.5 crore consultancy fee for the … Read more 19.07.19 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New policy in offing to promote tourism in Rajasthan   A new policy is on the anvil to promote tourism in the state by adding new circuits and sectors.   The new policy in the pipeline proposes to add new circuits in adventure tourism, rural tourism, religious tourism, archaeological tourism and a mix of some including wildlife.   Rs … Read more 19.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

TELANGANA Telangana issues fertilizer sale guidelines   The Telangana government  issued guidelines for fertilizer supply in the state. As per the new directives, merchants should not make annual sale in case of nutrient-based subsidy fertilizers. On the other hand, retail dealers (including societies) should not make manual sales. The new directives were issued as the direct benefit transfer … Read more 18.07.19 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to focus on climate change with new action plan   Thirty-six years ago, Rajasthan set up the directorate of environment (DOE) to reduce vulnerability and build resilience to climate change impacts, but it remained only on paper and the directorate never became functional.   In 2012, the government drafted the Rajasthan Action Plan … Read more 18.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

TELANGANA Telangana: 70 per cent farmers may lose loan cover, govt mum on waiver   With the state government not having announced a loan waiver this monsoon, lakhs of farmers in the state have not renewed their crop loans.   The state government’s condition that banks pay premium directly to insurance companies after deducting it from … Read more 17.07.19 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to revamp previous Annapurna Rasoi scheme   The local self government (LSG) department is all set to overhaul the Annapurna Rasoi scheme launched by former chief minister Vasundhara Raje to serve food at subsidised rates across the state.   At present, the state government is spending approximately Rs 240 crore to provide food at … Read more 17.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

TELANGANA ·         Govt clears hurdles for private varsities to set up shop in Telangana ð  Releasing the Telangana State Private Universities (Establishment & Regulation) Act, 2018 on Monday, the state government has cleared the final hurdle for private universities to start operations in the state. The state has released a government order (GO MS No … Read more 16.07.19 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN State to launch campaign against measles-rubella   The state government will launch a measles-rubella (MR) campaign from July 22 to administer the MR vaccine to children aged between 9 months and 15 years free of cost.   The campaign will cover about 22.6 million children in the target group and continue until the coverage … Read more 16.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

TELANGANA Uniform policy for protection of forests favoured   The forest officials of different States have favoured a uniform policy covering the entire country for protection of forest resources. The Telangana government had adopted “Live and let live” policy in maintaining cordial and friendly relations with the other States. The same policy was applicable to … Read more 14-15.07.19 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tourist inflow up 21% in 3 years in Rajasthan   Tourist arrivals in Rajasthan surged by 21% in last three years, making it a favoured destination for both domestic and international visitors.   Over 5.19 crore domestic and international tourists visited the state with a royal essence in 2018, an increase of nearly 90,000 visitors from 2016 … Read more 14-15.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs