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Rajasthan celebrates Statehood Day
Every year, Rajasthan celebrates its Statehood Day on March 30. Popularly known as “Land of the Kings”, it is the largest Indian state in area. The day is also called “Rajasthan Day”. Highlights This year, the state is silent due ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Rajesh Chaplot receives highest Civilian Award (Golden Jubilee Medal-Civilians) of Uganda
Rajesh Chaplot, who received the highest Civilian Award (Golden Jubilee Medal-Civilians) of Uganda, is a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessman, hailing from Rajasthan. The award was presented by the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni in a ceremony held in Kampala. The ..
CAG Report: 40% of Environment Related Crimes in India are from Rajasthan
On March 6, 2020, the Comptroller and Auditor General tabled the report for the year that ended on 31st March 2018 (2017-18). The report was tabled in the assembly. According to the report, between 2014 and 2016, 40% of environmental ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passes Rajasthan Municipality (Amendment) Bill, 2020
The Rajasthan Municipality (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was recently passed by the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to declare the entire Walled City area in Jaipur as a ‘no construction zone’. Under the new Act, the state government will get the right to ..
National Chambal Sanctuary declared as eco-sensitive zone
As per the recent notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, the National Chambal Sanctuary was declared as eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). The sanctuary, which is located across the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, is home to 75 per ..
Lok Sabha Speaker launches “Suposhit Maa Abhiyan”: To create Malnutrition free India
On March 1, 2020, the Lok Sabha speaker Shri Om Birla launched Suposhit Maa Abhiyan in Kota, Rajasthan. The Scheme aims to create malnutrition-free India. It mainly supports pregnant women and adolescent girls. About the Scheme Suposhit Maa Abhiyan was ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Pink City-Jaipur receives World Heritage Certificate from UNESCO
On February 5, 2020, the Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur, received World Heritage Certificate from the UNESCO. The UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay visited India to present the certificate. Highlights The World Heritage Certificate was presented to Jaipur for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
National Emergency Declared in Pakistan to fight against Locusts in the border
Pakistan which is facing the worst locust attacks in decades has declared National Emergency. The emergency was declared to tackle the insects that are destroying crops in Punjab province, the main region of agricultural production. Highlights The locusts are currently ..