31.07.18 Haryana (HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA Hry has 23.6% tobacco users, reveals study   Almost one fourth, 23.6 percent of adults – aged 15 and above – in Haryana use tobacco in some form or the other. This includes 39.1 percent of men and 6.3 percent of women, revealed the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2 (GATS 2).   There are … Read more

31.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Over 7.5k Aadhaar enrolments done in Rajasthan post offices    More than 7500 Aadhaar have been enrolled in the Aadhaar enrolment centre at the post offices in Rajasthan   The state of Rajasthan has been divided into three divisions – Ajmer, Jaipur and Jodhpur.   Postal department in India were given the charge to work … Read more

29-30.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Family planning slips in state   Rajasthan has slipped on the family planning front despite efforts by the state health department, with 32 districts showing negative trends, according to the latest review report of the programme.   Methods of contraception include sterilisation, IUD (intrauterine device) insertion, PPIUCD (postpartum Intrauterine contraceptive device) insertion, oral pills … Read more

29-30.07.18 Haryana (HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA Hry film policy to be released next month   To promote Haryanvi films and to encourage film business in the state, Haryana Government has chalked out the film policy and its draft would be tabled in the cabinet meeting in August.   Fresh recruitment would be made and promotions will be done to meet … Read more

28.07.18 Haryana (HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA Hry awarded by mha for amrut   Haryana has been awarded for implementing the reforms for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) by Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs at Lucknow on Friday.   The award was given by Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri … Read more

28.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Mother-child health to improve with Rajsangam   The state government aims to improve the health of mother and child with the coordinated efforts of frontline workers — Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAS), Anganwadi Workers (AWW) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMS).   The state government had signed a memorandum of understanding with Mumbai-based Tata … Read more

27.07.18 Haryana (HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA All houses in hry to have gas connection by oct 2   All families in Haryana would have gas connections in the State by October 2 this, year, the State Government decided on Wednesday.   Non-BPL and non-SECC families who do not have gas connections in Haryana but are entitled to gas subsidy, may … Read more

27.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Female sterilization is the most common form of contraception in Rajasthan: Study   Majority of married women in Rajasthan are using modern contraceptives methods and female sterilization is the most common form of contraception in the state, a recent study reveals. The study named as the PMA-2020 project was done by the IIHMR … Read more

26.07.18 Haryana (HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA Hry to extend existing airstrips in 5 aerodromes   Haryana Government has decided to extend existing airstrips in five aerodromes of the State.   While Hisar Airport is being developed as International Aviation hub and would be extended to 9000 feet, the other four airstrips at Karnal, Pinjore, Bhiwani and Narnaul would be extended … Read more

26.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN UK government aims to strengthen ties with Rajasthan   British deputy high commissioner Geoff Wain was in state recently to explore possibilities of a greater collaboration between United Kingdom and Rajasthan in trade and academic processes.   Trade between India and the UK rose by 15 per cent to reach 18 billion pounds during … Read more