Oct 2018

RAJASTHAN • Rajasthan to introduce ‘sports philosophy’ in higher education institutions  In the first such course being introduced, higher education institutions of Rajasthan will have to include ‘sports philosophy’ as a subsidiary subject for all streams of studies.  According to government sources, sports philosophy is also likely to be introduced in medical education … Read more 08.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

TELANGANA Uber to ramp up resource and development centres in Bengaluru and Hyderabad   Uber is planning to ramp up the human resources at its R&D centres in Bengaluru and Hyderabadin order for the growth of its service in India. Because of this India would have the largest tech presence for the company outside of the U.S., its … Read more 08.10.18 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

TELANGANA Centre granted Rs.450 crore for backward districts of Telangana   Centre has released 450 croreas special grant to Telangana government as it took up the developmental work in the former nine backward districts of the State. The fund has been granted upon the recommendations of the NITI Ayog. The release comes after the representation submitted by Chief Minister Chandrasekhar Raoto Prime … Read more 06-7.10.18 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur gets first Leopard Safari   Country’s first Leopard Safari project—Jhalana Leopard Project—was duly inaugurated by Forest Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar. On the lines of Jhalana Leopard Safari Project, leopard safaris will be set up in seven different districts of the state where the population of Leopards is abound. This will not only enhance … Read more 06-7.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

TELANGANA Enabling PwDs to vote for truly universal franchise   In a first of its kind move, the State election authority, the Chief Electoral Officer, has started constituency and district wise mapping of the persons with disabilities (PwD) for ensuring that they are enabled to exercise their franchise in the next elections whenever they are … Read more 05.10.18 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   10% budget for keeping schools clean in Rajasthan   The Rajasthan government has made 10 per cent budget mandatory for Composite School Grant (CSG) for cleaning schools premises under Swachh Action Plan which falls under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). The education department has issued directives in this regard asking schools to utilise the … Read more 05.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan nears PM Narendra Modi’s target of 90% immunization   Rajasthan is almost near to achieve the target of 90% full immunization coverage (FIC) by this December, as called by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the pregnancy and child tracking system (PCTS) data, until September 2018, the fill immunization coverage in the … Read more 04.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

TELANGANA Telangana hit most in Krishna water distribution   The Telangana region in the erstwhile combined Andhra Pradesh has suffered more than the Rayalaseema and Coastal Andhra regions in the Krishna Basin during the deficit years.   The suffering in Telangana region was higher compared to the other two regions of the erstwhile AP during … Read more 04.10.18 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

TELANGANA Hyderabad Metro to issue monthly passes by December   Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited will make monthly passes available for its regular commuters by December. HMRL has directed L&T to provide suitable options and rates for the monthly passes. This pass will also be part of the common mobility card which will be integrated with … Read more 03.10.18 Telangana (TSPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN CM Vasundhara Raje inaugurates her dream Dravyavati project  amid fanfare  In a grand event, chief minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the ambitious Dravyavati River Project from Experience Centre.   The project aims to reduce pollution, treat 170 million litres of sewerage a day, create green spaces, social space social spaces, cycle tracks, jogging tracks along its banks, … Read more 03.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs