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Government Approves Construction of more than 5 lakh Affordable Houses
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has approved the construction of another 560,695 more affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). The approval was given by the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Union Textiles Minister Inaugurates Titanwala Museum in Rajasthan
Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani inaugurated the ‘Titanwala Museum’ in Bagru that showcases the Chhipa community’s Bagru hand-block printing. Acknowledging the effort of Suraj Narayan Titanwala, who took the initiative of setting up the museum, Minister said that the ..
Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) launched in 16 States and UTs
The 112 helpline which was earlier launched in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland was launched in 16 states and UTs by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The 16 states and Union Territories where the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
40th International Annual Desert Festival 2019
The 40th edition of International Annual Desert Festival 2019 has started in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on February 17. Thousands of tourists are participating in the colourful event. The 3-day festival, which exhibits rich cultural heritage of the desert state, commenced with ..
EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019
A mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 involving 140 fighter jets and attack helicopters, in a firepower demonstration was held close to the border with Pakistan at Pokhran in Rajasthan. Indian Airforce Strength at Display The mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Rajasthan Backward Classes Amendment Bill, 2019
The Rajasthan Assembly has passed the Rajasthan Backward Classes Amendment Bill, 2019. The bill aims to address the demands of the Gujjars who are protesting for reservations. Features of the Bill The features of the Rajasthan Backward Classes Amendment Bill, 2019 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Rajasthan state assembly passes bill to end minimum education criterion for panchayat and civic poll candidates
The Rajasthan Assembly has recently passed two Bills which seek to end the minimum education criterion for panchayat and civic poll candidates. The House passed by voice vote the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and the Rajasthan Municipality (Amendment) ..
Rajasthan Assembly Passes Bill to Scrap Minimum Education Qualification for Civic Polls
The Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan passed the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and the Rajasthan Municipality (Amendment) Bill, 2019 to end the minimum education criterion for panchayat and civic polls candidates. What was the education criterion proposed? As per ..