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JHARKHAND · Jharkhand short of 22,500 doctors, says MCI study ð Jharkhand, which annually produces about 300 doctors, will take at least 87 years to meet the doctor- patient ratio of 1:1000 set by World Health Organisation(WHO), says a Medical Council of India (MCI) study. ð At the moment, there are about 10,000 doctors … Read more 29.08.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND State bags award for low MMR Jharkhand received the Pradhanmantri Surakshit Matritav Abhiyan Team awards for its work in the field of securing safe maternity. The State has recorded a decline in its MMR from 208 to 165, which is still higher than the national average of 130. However, the state has … Read more 30.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · Centre’s Sankalp programme to be launched in State The Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) programme of Union Government will soon be implemented at Jharkhand. The scheme is being launched with the aim to preparing and implementing high quality training modules and will be aided by World Bank. The programme … Read more 13.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Singapore Changi airport got world’s tallest 131-ft indoor waterfall The world’s tallest indoor waterfall, 131-foot-tall, opened for the general public at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. The waterfall is housed inside a dome-shaped complex which has gardens growing over four storeys, more than 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and a movie theatre. The structure … Read more 25.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · App-based cycles in Jharkhand by 2020 ð The app-based public cycle sharing is poised to make its debut in 2020 in two more urban centres of Jharkhand, namely, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad, after its relative success in the state capital. ð It would be a significant step towards last mile connectivity and provide an … Read more 20.09.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
Jharkhand Jharkhand bans book on tribals after it is dubbed `porn’ The Jharkhand government has banned `The Adivasi Will Not Dance’, a collection of short stories by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar.Shekhar, who won Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar in 2015 for his novel, `The Mysterious Ailment of Rupi Baskey’, is accused of denigrating Adivasi culture and portraying Santhal women in … Read more 14.08.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · GPS tracking of mineral-carrying vehicles soon ð In a bid to put a check on illegal transportation of minerals from Jharkhand, the Mines and Geological Department has decided to start Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking of all vehicles used for transportation of minerals, ð Besides, the State will also make it mandatory for … Read more 13.09.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND With 100 % sanitation coverage, State constructs 33.44 lakh toilets Under Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM–G) 8,99,15,014 of individual Household Latrines (IHHLs) have been constructed since October 2, 2014 to December 20, 2018 in the country. The Sanitation coverage in the country which was 38.7 per cent in October 2014 has increased … Read more 28.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Government plans 3-year progress blueprint The state government has decided to follow a three-year route map for development. Former chairman of national dairy development board (NDDB) T Anand Kumar, who is presently chairing the state development council, submitted a detailed report to the chief minister. Das said that there was an urgent need for … Read more 29.11.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CLIMATE of Jharkhand There are three well-defined seasons in Jharkhand. The cold-weather season, from November to February, is the most pleasant part of the year. High temperatures in Ranchi in December usually rise from about 50 °F (10 °C) into the low 70s F (low 20s C) daily. The hot-weather season lasts from … Read more 16.12.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand’s first restaurant on train coaches may come up in Tatanagar After the Indian Railways recently refurbished two old train coaches into a restaurant at Asansol railway station in West Bengal, senior divisional commercial manager of the Chakradharpur division, Manish Pathak, said Tatanagar station may get Jharkhand’s first such eatery soon. As per the initial plans, the restaurant is likely … Read more 03.03.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND State plans equity funding to promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises The state government has created a corpus fund of Rs 100 crore to commence equity funding for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-up projects. The government has partnered with Gujarat Venture Capital for the project. To begin with, the government has allocated Rs 15 … Read more 27.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt to develop prospects for making defence items Similar on the lines of Momentum Jharkhand, the State Government in partnership with Adityapur Small Industries Association (ASIA) is gearing up to organise a mega event on December 19 and 20 at Adityapur Auto Cluster. The event titled ‘Vendor Development Programme in the Railway … Read more 16.11.18 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND 64% polling in Jharkhand’s Maoist belt Despite soaring temperatures, Jharkhandrecorded more than 64 per cent polling on Monday for the three Lok Sabha seats in the state’s Maoist-affected areas, according to the Election Commission (EC) data. Initial EC data showed that Chatra witnessed 62.06 per cent voting, Lohardaga 63.56 per cent and Palamau … Read more 01.05.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt to arrange skill training for 18k orphan kids in state Chief Minister Raghubar Das said 18,000 children of the State who have lost their parents will be provided skill training and employment. He said that in the year 2018, one lakh unskilled, unemployed youth will be trained in skill development and … Read more 24.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
International World Youth Skills Day-15 July The United Nations, at its General Assembly in November 2014, declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day. Prime Minister, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, exhorts Youth to Skill, Reskill and Upskill Skill India Mission has enhanced opportunities to access employment both locally and globally: PM … Read more 16-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Khadi board launches jute bags Joining hands to bring a change while imparting the message of ‘Go Green’, Jharkhand State Khadi and Village Industries Board on Friday launched ‘Khadi Jhola’ (Carry Bags) to bridge the demand and supply gap that has emerged after the decision on banning polythene. Also, this eco-friendly initiative … Read more 19-20.11.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Leopard population increases in Palamu Tiger Reserve The closure of the state’s lone tiger abode — Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) — since March this year has come as a saviour for leopards, which are now roaming freely in the park in the absence of tourists. Wildlife experts said the increase in the population of the spotted cat and … Read more 27-06-2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND 100% Ujjwala coverage in State by September: CM Chief Minister Raghubar Das, directed the officers of department of food and public distribution to ensure 100 percent coverage under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) by September this year. The State government allotted a total fund of Rs 224 crore in the Financial Year … Read more 07.06.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Freedom Fighters Sidho and Kanho: The Santhals revolt. Sido Murmu and Kanhu Murmu, hailing from the village Bhognadih in Sahibganj district, had long been brooding over the injustices perpetrated by the oppressors like hundreds and hundreds of their tribe‘s men. The situation finally reached a flash point and, not surprisingly, … Read more 19.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand’s first Public Square to come up at Bistupur The steel city’s bustling nerve centre Bistupur will get a dedicated public square, the first of its kind in Jharkhand soon . To be known as Bistupur public square will come up in two phases, the place will offer people, especially shoppers and professionals … Read more 04.07.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Freedom Fighters Birsa Munda (1875–1900) Birsa Munda was a tribal leader and a folk hero, belonging to the Munda tribe who was behind the Millenarian movement that rose in the tribal belt of modern day Bihar, and Jharkhand during the British Raj, in the late 19th century making him an important … Read more 20.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND FM radio frequency tunes to playdown man–elephant conflict Taking a fresh initiative to avert rising man – animal conflict in Jharkhand, State Forest Officials have started special programme on FM Radio giving all information about movement of tuskers in any particular area, besides making them aware of dos and don’ts in case … Read more 01-02.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND State gears up for ‘Vidyalaye Chale Chalaye’ campaign In a bid to check dropout rate and encourage education for all, the State is set to roll out the second phase of its ‘Vidyalaya Chale Chalaye’ campaign across Jharkhand on June 10 At least 650 of 4562 panchayats in Jharkhand were declared … Read more 09-10.06.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CM transfers Rs 75 Cr to 50,000 Sakhi Mandals Chief Minister Hemant Soren transferred an amount of Rs 75 crore online as a cyclic fund to 50,000 Sakhi Mandals of the State. Each of these Sakhi Mandals has been given Rs 15,000 as a grant. This will benefit about 6 lakh rural families associated … Read more 16-06-2020 Daily JPSC 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 Jharkhand sets pace, provides 28,000 jobs in a single day Jharkhand created a record of sorts on Friday by giving away 27,842 appointment letters to skilled youths in a single day. The state government also unveiled a draft ‘Skill Policy 2018’ at the Skill Development Summit which concluded on Friday. Five MoUs were also signed … Read more 13.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jiada provides land to set up mega food park Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA) approved the investment proposal to set up a mega food park at Chandankyari in Bokaro. The decision was taken in the project clearance committee meet held at JIADA office at Balidih in Bokaro on Tuesday under the … Read more 14.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND • Forest dept told to clear hurdles for mandal dam ? Jharkhand Forest Department has been directed to clear all the remaining hurdles existing in the way of completion of the Mandal Dam at North Koel River at Latehar district. ? The Central Government has already given in principal Stage-I clearance which was a … Read more 29.08.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand may withdraw consent to DBT in ration Putting up a brave face, the State Government may even go on taking back the consent given to the Centre for implementing direct benefit transfer in ration. The scheme providing money directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security … Read more 23.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jamshedpur sadar hospital bags kayakalp award Minister of Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ramchandra Chandravanshi, and Principal Secretary (Health) Nidhi Khare conferred the Kayakalp (Revival) Award 2017-18 to the State’s best hospital. The Health Minister said that the Prime Minister had started cleanliness in all government offices including hospitals in 2014 … Read more 05-06.07.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Union Minister Rajnath Singh praises Jharkhand govt for action against Maoists Union Home Minister Rajnath Singhpraised the Jharkhand government for its success against Maoists was a matter of pride for him. Chairing a meeting on left-wing extremism, Singh said the Centre would extend all possible help to the state government to deal with Maoists. … Read more 13-14.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand government acquires land in Ranch for building for 8,700 slum families Jharkhand government took possession of the land outside Ranchi from Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) for building pucca houses for slum dwellers under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY). Of the total land, a little over 106 acres will be used to build affordable homes … Read more 11.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL QS World University Rankings for Asia has been released The National University of Singapore is ranked Asia’s best for the second consecutive year. It is followed by Nanyang Technological University, which has risen from 3rd to 2nd; and the University of Hong Kong. 96 Indian institutions rank among 550 … Read more 29.11.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Culture : Folk Paintings or Paitkar or SCROLL PAINTING These are one of the oldest tribal paintings in India and due to their appearance they are also called scroll paintings. Artisans from the Paitkar community use natural colour and vermillion to paint on soiled or used papers. The hair of a goat or … Read more 21-22.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Push for solar power from rooftops Govt to announce new policy to help Jharkhand become energy-surplus by 2025 In the solar energy policy announced in 2015 and revised in 2017, the state government had targeted the generation of 2,560 megawatts (MW), including 500MW from rooftops, by 2022. However, a report released said … Read more 07.07.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CM dedicates ‘Champion of Change’ award to State Chief Minister Hemant Soren was felicitated with ‘Champion of Change Award – 2019’ for better and exemplary work as a people’s representative in Barhait and Dumka Assembly Constituencies of Jharkhand. After receiving the award the CM dedicated it to the people of the State and … Read more 22.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
International Indra Mani Pandey to be India’s next ambassador to UN Indra Mani Pandey, an IFS officer of 1990 batch and presently additional secretary in the MEA, will be the next ambassador/permanent representative of India to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva, including WHO and UN Human Rights Council Pandey will lead India’s … Read more 03.07.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Experts praise Jharkhand’s bid to draw global agriculture investment Experts, including a leading World Bank economist praised Jharkhand’s effort to attract investments in the agriculture sector from within and outside of India. In developed countries, arable land is shrinking by 0.45% whereas in developing nations, it stands at 0.35%. This is an area that needs … Read more 26.11.18 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
Jharkhand New CISCE curriculum will focus on students At least 140 delegates of ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) and ISC (Indian School Certificate) schools from Bihar and Jharkhand attended the 30th regional conference of the Association of Schools for the Indian School Certificate (ASISC) in Patna. The theme of the event was ‘Education for a happy nation. … Read more 12.08.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND I&B Ministry to facilitate Jharkhand International Film Festival, 2019 With a view to promote and showcase the Best of Indian cinema, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, through Directorate of Film Festivals, will be lending support to the organization of 2nd Jharkhand International Film Festival in Ranchi, Jharkhand from 1st to 3rd February, 2019. … Read more 24.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Momentum Jharkhand likely to generate 70,000 jobs At least 70,000 jobs are likely to be created in Jharkhand through a total of 504 ventures for which the State has performed ground breaking ceremonies so far since its maiden global investors’ summit held in February 2017. The State performed ground breaking ceremonies for … Read more 10.08.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND PM to gift 3 medical colleges to J’khand on February 17 In his third visit to Jharkhand in past six months, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three medical colleges built with a cost of nearly Rs 885 crore and other welfare projects worth around Rs 1000 crore during a public rally in … Read more 10-11.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CM, Ministers to participate in ‘Cleanliness is Service’ programme Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that from September 15 to October 02, 2018, ‘Cleanliness is Service’ programme will be organised under Clean India Mission in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start the programme, under which Chief Ministers, Ministers and other officials … Read more 13.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current
JHARKHAND Das launches projects worth Rs 1,681 crore at Jharkhand Jal Sahiya sammelan Chief minister Raghubar Das inaugurated 11,269 drinking water supply and sanitation projects worth Rs 1,681.99 crore at the state-level Jal Sahiya Sammelan in Ranchi. He also launched the Mukhyamantri Jan Jal Yojana which will now provide drinking water supply through pipelines to 10,764 SC … Read more 26.02.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Freedom Fighters Tilka Manjhi Tilka Manjhi Revolt was against British policy of acquisition of land of the native of Jharkhand, against the dive and rule policy by providing security to the local residents and against the suppression policy of Cleveland. Around 1770 in Santhal region was adversely affected by drought and … Read more 24-25.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
International Construction work at Hindu temple site in Pakistan halted The Islamabad Hindu Panchayat announced on Saturday that it would discontinue the construction of a boundary wall of Shri Krishna Mandir in the capital city after a part of the wall was allegedly demolished by a mob of fundamentalist forces Pakistan’s government had given … Read more 05-06.07.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
Jharkhand Govt plans to increase farmers’ pay Chief minister Raghubar Das today the state government is working to increase the income of farmers by connecting them with horticulture, animal husbandry, dairy work and other creative works. Women and youth are being imparted skill training to connect them with employment, an official release quoting him, said. INTERNATIONAL Scientists … Read more 28.07.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · Jharkhand takes big leap in its hunt for new TB patients ð Buoyed by a high rate of cure, the Jharkhand health department has taken a major leap in the detection of new patients of tuberculosis across the state. ð In the current financial year (2018-19), which will end on March 31, around … Read more 17-18.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Three Jharkhand districts top in Niti’s development ranking Three Jharkhand districts Chatra, Sahibganj and Hazaribagh have topped in the ranking of aspirational districtsby Niti Aayog for the December 2018-January 2019 period. Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant released the list of 112aspirational districts across six developmental areas. The development areas include health and nutrition, education, agriculture and … Read more 05.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs