May 2018

RAJASTHAN eSakhi: Rajasthan’s digital literacy project to empower over 1.5 crore women   For the statewide initiative, the government has drawn out a strategy to provide digital training to 1.5 lakh women under the eSakhi programme. Once trained, the eSakhis will make other women digitally literate and help them benefit from public welfare schemes and … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   India sixth wealthiest country with total wealth of $8,230 billion   India is the sixth wealthiest country in the world with a total wealth of $8,230 billion, while the U.S. is the richest nation globally, says a report.   According to the AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth Migration Review, the US is the wealthiest … Read more

RAJASTHAN 5 sites in Rajasthan among 100 monuments under Adarsh scheme   Archaeological Survey of India has declared 100 famous monuments in the country as Adarsh monuments in which five are in Rajasthan. On the demand and suggestions of tourists visiting these sites, ASI has started working on the plan for developing these sites and increasing … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government nod for construction on private hill land   In a first, the state government has given the go ahead for constructions on hills in private land in urban areas.   The urban housing and development (UDH) department and the directorate of local bodies (DLB) have jointly framed the model bylaws for the same.   The … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   Nepal to hold BIMSTEC 2018   Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced to host the 2018 Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit.   During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nepali Prime Minister said Nepal will hold the BIMSTEC summit, while expressing commitment towards building … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   Walmart acquires 77% stake in Flipkart   The world’s largest retailer Walmart will acquire a 77 percent holding in Flipkart Group for $16 billion, the companies said in a statement.   Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal and other shareholders will hold the remainder. Japan’s Softbank to exit Flipkart by selling entire 20 per cent … Read more

RAJASTHAN State govt procures superfood quinoa at ₹5,000/quintal   After introducing Quinoa as a new cash crop in Rajasthan due to its high commercial value, the state government has so far purchased 150 quintals of the crop from farmers.   Quinoa, whose seeds mini kit, were distributed to farmers of 13 districts of Rajasthan in … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan health department prepares advisory for Nipah virus   After several deaths reported due to Nipah virus in Kerala, the state’s health department has sounded an alert. The health department claimed that though no case of Nipah has been reported in the state, the health authorities are vigilant.   Rajasthan is the state where highest numbers of swine … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   India largest remittance-receiving country in the world   India was the largest remittance- receiving country in the world, with migrant workers from the country sending home USD 69 billion in 2017.   According to the report, remittances to the Asia-Pacific region amounted to USD 256 billion last year.   The report ‘Remit SCOPE … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   ·        Indias Jagriti Yatra Wins Charity Award in United Kingdom   The Yatra, an Indian charity that organizes 15-day train journeys around Indiato understand and build the India of smaller towns and villages through enterprise has won an award in London. Jagriti Yatra was among a series of worldwide charities and individuals recognized for … Read more