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Pinaka Mark-II rockets successfully tested at Pokhran
Advanced version of indigenous Pinaka mark-II rockets were successfully tested on 30 May 2015 in Pokhran field firing ranges in Rajasthan. They were test-fired using a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL). In the test six rounds were successfully tested which had ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
Rajasthan Government inks MoU with NHM, UNICEF and GAIN to counter malnourishment
Rajasthan Government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Health Mission (NHM), UNICEF and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to tackle the severe problem malnourishment in the state. This MoU will help to implement the state government ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Cow-urine refinery for research on cow products opens in Rajasthan
Cow-urine refinery for research on cow products was opened at Pathmera village in Jalore district of Rajasthan. The refinery was inaugurated by Rajasthan Health Minister Rajendra Rathore. This refinery will play important role in adopting scientific approach for Indian traditional ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Rajasthan Government allocates 12 crore rupees for Project Great Indian Bustard
Rajasthan Forest department has allotted more than twelve crore rupees for a bird conservation programme, Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB). For this project Japan Bank is going to provide financial support of three crore rupees. Under the GIB Project, closures ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Indian Army conducts Akraman–II defense exercise in Rajasthan
Indian Army on 26 April 2015 conducted a major exercise ‘Akraman-II’ in Rajasthan. The exercise was conducted by the Chetak Corps, a part of South Western Command based in Bhatinda, Punjab. The exercise aimed to test a new generation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Rajasthan passes bill to ban camel slaughter
Rajasthan Government on 27 March 2015 passed the Rajasthan Camel (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Bill, 2015. It was passed in state legislative assembly by a voice vote. The bill bans the slaughter, trading and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Rajasthan becomes first state to pass bill on eligibility for Panchayat polls
Rajasthan government on 27 March 2015 passed Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2015 in state assembly. With this Rajasthan has become first Indian state to fix a minimum educational qualification for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Bill ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Union Government launches Soil Health Card Scheme in Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched nationwide Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme in Suratgarh town of Sriganganagar district, Rajasthan. During the launch PM gave slogan- Swasth Dharaa. Khet Haraa (Healthy Earth, Green Farm). Key facts of Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme ..