Oct 2018

JHARKHAND Rebate soon on e-payment of power bill   The Jharkhand Bijli Vitaran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) will provide concession on electricity bills paid online.   A discount of up to Rs 250 or 1% of the total bill, whichever is less, will be given to users who pay their bills through JBVNL’s website or Ezy-Bizly mobile app. … Read more 31.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Govt to create Tribal Affairs Ministry: Guv   The Pathalgadi movement started from Khunti district has compelled the authorities to think in a more elaborate way about the welfare of tribal populace. In a bid to reach out to the people of tribal communities, the State government will soon constitute a separate Ministry of … Read more 30.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand district to open block-level skilling counters   The East Singhbhum administration in Jharkhand has announced that it will open single-window skill development counters in all the 11 blocks. It will also set up Village Development Hubs (VDHs) in all these blocks.   In the wake of the Union ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship inviting … Read more 29.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND 28L farmers to get mobile phones to tap e-NAM advantages   In a major boost to farmers and their farm income the State Government has decided to provide mobile phones to all 28 lakh present in Jharkhand. The gadget would help the farmers availing latest information about prices of commodities and trade online for … Read more 27-28.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND ·        Govt initiates steps to eliminate child labour   The Jharkhand Government in order to eradicate child labour from State has inked an MoU with Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) established by Noble Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi.   Foundation is working extensively in mica mining areas of Koderma, which employs numerous underaged workers.   … Read more 26.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   CM lays foundation stone for Rs 427.92 crore schemes   Chief Minister Raghubar Das laid the foundation stone for the schemes worth Rs 427.92 crore for West Singhbhum district at a function organised at Chaibasa. A total of 37 schemes of different departments will be undertaken under the project.   The all-round development … Read more 25.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Ride a cycle in ranchi from November   Capital Ranchi will roll out a public cycle sharing scheme, aimed at promoting eco-friendly travel options as a part of Ranchi Smart City project, by the end of November.   Around 60 cycle stations are almost complete in various parts of the city. As many as … Read more 24.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand to set up skill development centres in 30 colleges   The state higher education and technical department listed 12 trades for students who have completed their Plus Two level of education this year and selected 30 colleges across the state to set up skill development centres.   Among 30 colleges selected, 11 are women’s colleges where students who are … Read more 23.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND ·        Govt plans tourism hub at Sikharchandi ð  Two government agencies have joined hands to take up peripheral development of Sikharchandi, which is located near Chandaka Industrial Estate on city outskirts. ð  The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and the tourism department have planned to make the place more vibrant with recreational facilities so that it … Read more 22.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand CM unveils state’s agri-ambitions   Chief minister Raghubar Das pitched Jharkhand as India’s emerging vegetable basket while calling for investments to set up food processing units during a global agriculture and food summit that the state is slated to host in November.   An effective single window system meant that work to set … Read more 20-21.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Essar completes Rs  8,000-crore capex cycle for 2×600 MW Mahan power project   Essar Power has completed the Rs 8,000 crore capex cycle for 2×600 MW Mahan power project in Madya Pradesh.   The railway siding to receive both domestic coal from pithead mines, as well as imported coal has been completed and the … Read more 19.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND NMDC looks to prospect for diamonds in State   NMDC Ltd had submitted the proposal for Baloda – Belmundi Diamond Block over an area of 156.80 sq km in Saraipali Tehsil of  Mahasamund district for reservation of mining bock  under section 17(A) (2A) of MM (D&R) Amendment Act for  prospecting and exploitation of diamond … Read more 18.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand famished, says report   Over half of Jharkhand’s 3-crore-plus population do not have enough food and over one-fourth of the state’s households — 26 per cent — can have only two meals in a day.   statistics like these about a state already tainted by 14 alleged starvation deaths in a year were … Read more 17.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand CM unveils state’s agri-ambitions   Chief minister Raghubar Das pitched Jharkhand as India’s emerging vegetable basket while calling for investments to set up food processing units during a global agriculture and food summit that the state is slated to host in November.   The state government has been consciously trying to change the … Read more 16.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Language Academy in a month in State: CM   Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that the State will be introducing Language Academy within a month.   Government is trying to maximize the use of Hindi in schools, colleges, universities and Government offices. Rajbhasha Aayog should make a policy for making Hindi mandatory in Government … Read more 15.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   CM asks private hospitals to partner in Ayushman Bharat   Chief Minister Raghubar Das held discussions with the representatives of private hospitals like Tata Main Hospital to discuss the possibility of treatment facilities available under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana.   The Chief Minister said that in order … Read more 13-14.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND ‘Save Maa Project’ to screen cervical cancer patients   The Jharkhand government is all set to roll out an ambitious health plan ‘Save Maa Project’ to fish out cervical cancer cases from urban health centres for treatment.   The state government has signed an MoU with Jerath Path Lab of Haryana for conducting liquid-based … Read more 12.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND ·        Cabinet nod to raise disaster compensation   State cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal declaring heavy rains, snake bites, mines-related disaster, boat accident, drowning, and stampede and gas leakage as special regional disasters. The Government would be providing a predetermined amount of monetary aid to the affected persons in this regard.   The … Read more 11.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Much awaited Rani-Jhansi Flyover inaugurated in Delhi   Rani Jhansi Grade separator, the ambitious flyover project in north Delhi was thrown open to public by Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan.   The six-lane, 1.8-km grade separator will provide connectivity to St Stephen’s Hospital near the Tiz Hazari Courts complex with Filmstan Cinema and also it will provide a … Read more 10.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND ‘Birsamati’ to represent BAU at Global Agriculture Summit   The maiden Global Agriculture and Food Summit of Jharkhand Government scheduled to be organised in Ranchi on November 29-30 would see besides participations coming from across the world, some path breaking researches taken place at home.   Premier agriculture university of Jharkhand Birsa Agriculture University … Read more 09.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND CM declares Bokaro completely electrified   Bokaro followed the footsteps of Ramgarh when it became second district after Ramgarh to get the tag of completely electrified district. Every household of the district has been provided with power connection under the Deendayal Upadhayay Gram Jyoti Scheme and Saubhagya Scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more 08.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND J’khand to become partner State in Goa Film Festival   Jharkhand would become partner State for the International Film Festival taking place at Goa between November 20 and 28.   The State has immense possibility in film making and beautiful locations along with progressive policy   The officials also agreed to hold a regional … Read more 6-7.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Govt to embark on advance planning for development   State Development Council has decided to go in a planned manner for building a new Jharkhand and to outline its contribution to new India with 2022 vision. A detailed work plan and roadmap would be prepared for the next three years by a two-member panel … Read more 05.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Organic farming to be theme of Global Agro Summit   Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that the Global Agriculture Summit scheduled to be organized on November 29 and 30 in Ranchi will be based on ‘Organic Farming’ theme.   The goal of the government is to make Jharkhand hub of agricultural activities in … Read more 04.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Jharkhand attained near-ODF status: CM   Historic Audrey House of Ranchi will get a new name—Gandhi Smriti Bhawan, on the occasion of the 149th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. Chief Minister Raghubar Das in the presence of Governor Droupadi Murmu announced this while paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.   The iconic … Read more 03.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   Govt to double farm income with JOHAR   Income of farmers’ would be doubled by 2022 with Johar (Jharkhand’s Opportunities for Harnessing Rural Development) scheme, according to experts.   JOHAR scheme is funded by World Bank under which scheme, the Government aims helping people belonging to the backward class in the society financially … Read more 02.10.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND India’s Largest war memorial of India will be built in Jharkhand   Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das has said their government is constructing India’s biggest war memorial.   Stories of the slain soldiers’ bravery will be written in the war memorial which will have a replica of the Kargil War so that the youth … Read more 01.10.18 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs