Digital divide & its prevention

Digital divide & its prevention Digital technologies have spread rapidly in much of the world. Digital dividends—the broader development benefits from using these technologies have lagged behind. In many instances digital technologies have boosted growth, expanded opportunities, and improved service delivery. Yet their aggregate impact has fallen short and is unevenly distributed. For digital technologies … Read more

04.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch nutrition mission   To reduce the level of stunting, undernutrition, anemia and low birth weight in babies, the Centre has included 24 districts of Rajasthan in the first phase of National Nutrition Mission (NMM), which is expected to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhunjhunu on January 22. In the first phase, 315 … Read more

31.01.18Telangana(TSPSC) Current Affairs

TELANGANA Telangana intensifies efforts for clearances to Palamuru-Rangareddy project   After getting all major clearances to Kaleshwaram irrigation project, the State Government has turned its focus on clearing the hurdles for Palamuru-Ranga Reddy lift irrigation project by taking up its plea for first stage forest clearance.   According to officials, Palamuru-Ranga Reddy would be the … Read more

11.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan wins gold at national volleyball championship   Rajasthan clinched the 20th Youth National Volleyball Championship title for the first time in the history of this game on Monday evening at Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.   Earlier, Rajasthan had emerged as the runners up.   Defeating Tamil Nadu in the final, Rajasthan bagged the … Read more

14.06.18 Telangana(TSPSC) Current Affairs

TELANGANA SCCL goes hi-tech to keep a tab on coal movement   In continuation of its efforts to leverage the latest technologies to keep a tab on the movement of vehicles transporting coal and prevent pilferage of the precious natural resource, the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has recently introduced a GPS-based vehicle tracking system … Read more

21 & 22.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Mandawar becomes second liquor-free village in Rajasthan   Mandawar in Bhim tehsil of Rajsamand district has become the second alcohol-free village of the state after Kachhbali.   The referendum on Saturday saw 59.86 % of voters demanding removal of liquor shops from the area. Of the total registered 2,711 voters, 1,779 participated in the poll. Of these, 1,623 … Read more

21 & 22.01.18 Telangana(TSPSC) Current Affairs

TELANGANA State to certify OECD scheme seed   The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has revised the designated (nodal) agency wise area of jurisdiction for the implementation of seed certification under the Overseas Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) programme by reducing the number of designated agencies from 10 to five.   Accordingly, the jurisdiction … Read more

31.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        State plans startup exposure programme for students The state information technology and communications department plans to implement a ‘student startup exposure programme’ to help promote startups by college students.   The programme is aimed at increasing the chances of success of startups and will focus on exposure based skill-building to help entrepreneurs become … Read more

07.06.18 Telangana(TSPSC) Current Affairs

TELANGANA Telangana government planning a policy for beggars’ rehabilitation   Telangana government is contemplating a ‘beggars rehabilitation and resettlement policy’ soon. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and police would play a major role in the policy. Home and municipal administration departments have started working on the policy and were asked to suggest rehabilitation measures for beggars.   Telangana government began … Read more