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

TELANGANA State to supply hygiene kits to girl students   The State Government has decided to supply health and hygiene kits to girl students hailing from weaker sections from this academic year.   The initiative is expected to cover around six lakh students studying from VII to XII standards and they would be provided branded … Read more 17-18.06.18 Telangana(TSPSC) 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

TELANGANA Telangana govt to set up Child Protection Units in all 31 districts   In an effort to implement child rights, the Telangana government will soon establish ‘District Child Protection Units (DCPU)’ in all 31 districts.   Right now the 10 erstwhile districts have the District Child Protection Units (DCPU).   Proposals were already sent to … Read more 16.06.18 Telangana(TSPSC) 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

TELANGANA Telangana water index slips into danger zone   Telangana is ranked 10th in overall composite water management index with a score of 49.6 in 2016-17, despite improving its performance in water resources management when compared to previous year. According to a water index report released by NITI Aayog, Telangana is ranked among red category states with … Read more 15.06.18 Telangana(TSPSC) 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

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