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UP Government launches DASTAK campaign to eradicate Japanise Encephalitis
Uttar Pradesh Government has launched massive door to door “DASTAK campaign against Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanise Encephalitis (JE)” to eradicate deadly diseases from the state. It was launched in association with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). DASTAK campaign is ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Bihar Government bans sale of loose cigarettes
Bihar Government has banned sale of loose cigarettes in the state. This decision aims to be deterrent to kids and youngsters who start smoking by buying loose cigarettes. In this regard, state health department has issued notification under Section 20 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Committee constituted by Karnataka government recommends separate state flag
Nine member committee constituted by Karnataka government has recommended separate state flag. It submitted report on designing separate flag for the state and providing a legal standing for it. It has discounted any constitutional or legal hurdles for it. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Rhodendron Park: Foundation stone laid in Tawang
Foundation stone of Rhodendron Park was laid in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Tawang district was once home to about 100 species of rhododendron but now they have been reduced to only 50 plus species ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Odisha wins Geospatial World Excellence Award 2018
Odisha Government has won ‘Geospatial World Excellence Award-2018’ for successful IT application for tracking of mineral production, dispatch and value accrued on real-time basis through its i3MS web-based software. The award was presented at the Geospatial World Forum Meeting held ..
Maharashtra Government approves Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary
The Maharashtra Government has approved Ghodazari in Chandrapur district as new wildlife sanctuary in the state. The decision was taken at 13th meeting of Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife (SBWL), chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The formation of this ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Punjab Government bans sale of 20 insecticides
Punjab Government’s Department of Agriculture has issued directions to discontinue the sale of 20 pesticides (insecticides) including Endosulfan harmful to health of humans and environment with immediate effect. This decision was taken based on the recommendations of Registration Committee, Punjab ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Himachal Pradesh launches Zero Budget Natural Farming project to promote organic farming
Himachal Pradesh Government has launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) project to promote organic farming. It was launched by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur. The project aims to increase agriculture produce and the income of farmers by the year 2022. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Kolkata becomes first Indian metro to get floating market
Kolkata, capital of West Bengal became first metro city in India to get floating market. It was inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The floating market is located on lake at Patuli in South Kolkata which is 400 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Punjab Government launches Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana
Punjab Government has launched Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY) for the welfare of the downtrodden citizen across the state. This scheme is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society. It will be on the ..