Oct 2018

MAHARASHTRA   Maharashtra to check school books for defamatory text   The Maharashtra government has formed a committee of historians to look into the allegations of “defamatory” content against historical figures in the books meant for supplementary reading in state-run schools.   The decision came after Opposition parties objected to the description of Sambhaji, the … Read more

RAJASTHAN Unemployment rate higher in state than national average, says report   Rajasthan has higher unemployment than the national average, according to data released by centre for sustainable employment.   The percentage of unemployment rate within the state was 7.7% whereas the national average was 5.6% in August 2018.   The unemployment rate among women … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Zika cases rise to 106 in Rajasthan    The number of people infected with Zika virus rose to 106 Rajasthan. Of the total affected people, 25 are pregnant women.The team of experts from ICMR has changed the insecticides which are being used in the city and neighbouring districts to kill mosquitoes that spread … Read more

MAHARASHTRA Maha plans relief for ‘drought-hit’ tehsils   WHILE the Maharashtra government is yet to officially announce drought in 179 tehsils across the state that received poor rainfall this year, it is likely to declare immediate relief measures soon.   The relief includes exemption on land revenue, restructuring farm loans, a stay on recovery of … Read more

MAHARASHTRA ·        WEF is setting up a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Maharashtra ð  The New Industrial Policy framed by the Ministry of Commerce in consultation with all Ministries of Government of India, State Governments, Industry and all stakeholders embodies the Government’s intention to align India with the emerging technologies of drones, artificial … Read more

RAJASTHAN   Centre withdraws Rs 37 crore grant for research from Rajasthan University  Rajasthan University (RU) is facing a setback after the Centre’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) has withdrawn the grant of Rs 37 crore to the university reportedly due to RU’s inability to spend the amount wisely. In 2014, Promotion of University … Read more

RAJASTHAN • Online FIRS for vehicle theft in Rajasthan  Rajasthan director general of police (DGP) OP Galhotra inaugurated on Thursday an online FIR facility (E-FIR) for vehicle thefts.  The E-FIR can only be registered if the accused is unknown and no injury or force is used against the accused.  This facility has … Read more

MAHARASHTRA IAFs upgraded MiG 29 showcased its combat capabilities at Admapur, Maharashtra   The upgraded MiG-29, Indian Air Force’s beast, has gained in strength and ferocity. It has been a much-needed boost. The upgraded MiG-29 showcased its combat capabilities at Admapur, Maharashtra. MiG-29 is a Russian-origin aircraft, now capable of effecting mid-air refuelling, is compatible with latest … Read more

MAHARASHTRA ·        Maharashtra to allow online sale, home delivery of liquor ð  The Maharashtra government has decided to allow online sale and home delivery of liquor in the state, saying it could curb the cases of drunken driving. ð  Established e-commerce companies were expected to enter this segment. ð  The government is losing sizable excise … Read more

RAJASTHAN NGT starts inspection of polluting industrial units in Jodhpur   The Rajasthan Pollution Control Board has begun inspection of textile and steel industries of Jodhpur in pursuance of the directions of the NGT. Total 418 units will be inspected by six teams of the board According to World Health Organisation report, Four of the … Read more