June 2019

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra to get floating solar power generation plants on four dams   Maharashtra is all set to get floating solar power generation plants on four dams.   The backwater of Wardha, Bebala, Khadakpurna and Pentakli dams has been selected for setting up the floating solar panels as per the Swiss Challenge method.   The … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Budget session from June 27   The second session of 15th Rajasthan assembly to begin from June 27 at 11 am.   The government is also planning to bring some important bills including the one which guarantees right to health.   Like in the last two budgets, the department will continue with the practice of providing the … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra ranks no. 1 in LEED-certified spaces in India   LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a symbol of sustainability excellence that signifies a building is lowering carbon missions, conserving resources and cutting costs, while prioritising sustainable practices and creating a healthier environment. Buildings that are LEED-certified create healthier spaces for people, … Read more

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan’s gross enrolment ratio stands below national average   Rajasthan’s gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education continues to stand among the lowest in the country, putting a question mark on the efforts by the successive governments. Rajasthan has recorded a GER of 22.7% against the national average of 25.8% in 2017-18. The GER is a % of the population … Read more

RAJASTHAN 250-300 new panchayats to be created in Rajasthan   It is estimated that around 250-300 new gram panchayats would be carved out of the existing 9892 gram panchayats and 10-15 panchayat samitis would be created from the existing 295 in Rajasthan.   The panchayat samitis having more than 40 gram panchayats and over 2 lakh people would … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Elephanta festival of art and culture begins   The Elephanta Festival of art and culture kicked off at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai.   The gala event is organised on the Elephanta Island and promoted by the Maharashtra government.   Elephanta Caves located on the island are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. … Read more

MAHARASHTRA SWIFT India and South Asia Conference was held in Mumbai   The SWIFT India and South Asia Conferenceheld at the St Regis Mumbai. The conference saw the participation of 500 delegates representing financial institutions, regulators, market infrastructure experts, multinational corporations, and other industry professionals, to discuss the most pertinent issues concerning the nation’s financial market. … Read more

RAJASTHAN Panel set up to monitor government colleges in Rajasthan   The Rajasthan college education department is setting up a District Resource Assistance Committee (DRAC) in the state to monitor the functioning of the colleges and provide them with required facilities.   An officer in-charge monitors the functioning of government colleges in various districts. As per the … Read more

MAHARASHTRA ·         Maharashtra tops US Green Building Council’s list ð   According to a recent assessment done by the US Green Building Council(USGBC), Maharashtra topsamong Indian states for hosting the most environment-friendly buildings that save electricity and other green resources. ð  The state stood first in a USGBC list of India’s top 10 states for LEED (Leadership in … Read more

RAJASTHAN 250-300 new panchayats to be created in Rajasthan   It is estimated that around 250-300 new gram panchayats would be carved out of the existing 9892 gram panchayats and 10-15 panchayat samitis would be created from the existing 295 in Rajasthan.   The panchayat samitis having more than 40 gram panchayats and over 2 lakh people would … Read more