25-26.03.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Government nominates J S Rajput as Representative to the Board of UNESCO   The Government of India has decided to nominate Professor J S Rajput, former Director NCERT, as India’s representative to the Executive Board (EXB) of UNESCO. Professor J S Rajput is an eminent educationist with rich experience in various fields including … Read more

25-26.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Chittor’s human milk bank best in Rajasthan   Human milk bank in Chittorgarh has been adjudged as the best in all 16 such banks operational in the state.   In a state level function organised at Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sansthan for celebrating first annual function of milk banks in the state, 14 persons received awards … Read more

24.03.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   World Meteorlogical Day: 23 March   Recognized annually on March 23, World Meteorological Day commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on this date in 1950.   The day showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and well-being of society.   The theme of World … Read more

24.03.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rural Rajasthan to be ODF by March 31   ALL the 9,891 gram panchayats in Rajasthan will be open defecation free (ODF) by March 31,2018.   There are 246 gram panchayats with 14,000 households that have not yet become ODF. But they will also meet the target by March 31, the official said.   … Read more

23.03.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   World’s best airport’ title goes to Changi, Mumbai ranked 63rd   Singapore’s Changi Airport has topped in the list of ‘world’s best airport’ for the sixth consecutive year.   The announcement was made at the Skytrax World Airport Awards held in Stockholm.   South Korea’s Incheon Airport, Tokyo Haneda in Japan, Hong Kong … Read more

22.03.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL     February 21 – International Mother Language Day   The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD.   The observance of this day signifies importance of mother language as … Read more

21.03.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA Govt relaxes paddy procurement limit at 8,000 metric tonnes The government has decided to relax maximum limit of 8,000 metric tonnes for allotment of paddy to millers in the state for the forthcoming procurement year 2018-19.   Karan Dev Kamboj, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, said the relaxation would … Read more

20.03.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA Govt announces policy to promote skilled villagers   To provide uneducated, but skilled villagers with jobs, the state government has devised a policy for them.   It provides for outsourcing of fabrication of items used by power distribution companies — the DHBVN and the UHBVN — in their day-to-day operations and maintenance of the … Read more

18-19.03.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA Anganwari centres to get new devices   Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has given approval to procure 2,198 growth monitoring devices for anganwari centres in Nuh and Panipat districts at a cost of over Rs4.44 crore in order to ensure accurate record of weight and height of all beneficiaries, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, … Read more

17.03.18 Haryana(HPCS) Current Affairs

HARYANA State’s internal debt grew by 23 pc last year, says CAG   Although Finance Minister Capt Abhimanyu projected a very rosy picture of the state’s finances during the Budget session, the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) does not find the fiscal condition of the state in the pink of health.   … Read more