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JHARKHAND NABARD sanctions Rs 1,261 cr for water, road projects in State The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Jharkhand has sanctioned Rs 1,261 crore assistance under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) Tranche XXV to the Government of Jharkhand, for construction of seven Rural Piped Drinking Water Supply schemes in six districts – … Read more 23.01.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL World Day on Social Justice: 20 February World Day of Social Justice is an international day observed every year on 20 February. The day recognises the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. On this day, many organisations, … Read more 20.02.20 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand to start migration support centres in 7 cities The Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society (JSDMS) has finalized seven locations across the country to set up ‘Migration Support Centres’ (MSC) in a bid to aid migrating skilled workers from the state. These centres will help the workers move to the new cities with ease by … Read more 23.08.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand govt launched 3 schemes to spike man-days for MGNREGA to help returnee migrant workers The Jharkhand government has launched three schemes to generate 25 crore man-days for MGNREGA to enable the workers earn wages as well as bring in a long-term plan to provide steady income to the poor households. Chief Minister Hemant … Read more 02-06-2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL ? India stands as fifth worst country in terms of biometric use The Britain-based tech research firm Comparitech reported that India is the fifth worst country in terms of extensive and invasive use of biometric data. Before India stands China, Malaysia, Pakistan, and the US. India shared the fifth position along with Taiwan, Indonesia, and … Read more 07.12.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Cabinet approves setting up of a new AIIMS in Deoghar, Jharkhand The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved setting up of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Deoghar, Jharkhand. A provision of funds worth Rs. 1103 crore has been approved for the project … Read more 18.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt working on housing for all by 2022: CM The State government is working right in the direction to reach the target of providing houses for one and all by the year 2022. “As many as 49,000 houses have been constructed in the urban areas of the State and by August 15,522 … Read more 02.08.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Government to organised Garib Kalyan Mela on September 16 The State govt was celebrating Year 2017-18 as Garib Kalyan Varsh. Chief Minister will distribute assets worth crores on the occasion. Approx 44,000 benefeciares from 10 villages of Ranchi, Hazaribag,Ramgarh and Kolhan are expected to participate in the event. … Read more 21 &22.09.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Panel set to offer grade iii-iv jobs to locals The Government-appointed panel comprising legislators and an official of the Personnel Department has arrived at a common ground feeling strongly for a uniform reservation policy to be adopted for the districts of the State, not covered under the 5th Schedule of the Constitution. … Read more 05.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Government approves Plastic Park to be set up in Deoghar Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Ananthkumar announced that the Government of India has approved the setting up of a Plastic Park in Deoghar District, Jharkhand. The project would be set up at a cost of Rs. … Read more 18-19.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND PM to launch Ayushman Bharat from Jharkhand on Sept 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi would roll out the centre’s flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission from Jharkhand’s capital on September 23. The department was all prepared to roll out the scheme successfully, under which state’s 85% population would be provided up … Read more 07.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Ranchi celebrates World Theatre Day In an attempt to revitalise the theatre culture of the city and commemorate World Theatre Day, a three-day long event commenced in Audrey House. Artists from famous theatre groups across the country have been roped in to showcase iconic plays in Hindi and other languages for theatre enthusiasts in the … Read more 29.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Heavy blow to saplings of mango and sagwan at Dalma wildlife sanctuary The absence of showers over the last two weeks has dealt a heavy blow to saplings of mango and sagwan at Dalma wildlife sanctuary. Bamboo is the favourite food of jumbos. Making adequate quantity of food available to the elephants would help … Read more 21-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Cabinet approves sanitation policy The state cabinet on Thursday cleared the urban development department’s proposal of Jharkhand urban state sanitation policy (JSUSP), 2018. It also approved 15 new roads measuring 296 km to be constructed at the state expenditure of Rs 1,070 crore. The new roads will serve as links to … Read more 05.09.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Hemant hints at implementing farm bills in state Chief minister Hemant Soren termed the farm bills passed by Parliament as potentially disastrous for the state’s farmers but hinted his government will implement the laws as they are the laws of the land. Earlier, Soren had criticized the Centre for bringing in the National Education Policy, e-auction of … Read more 14.10.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND PM to launch Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana from J’khand on Sept 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch PM-Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), a pension scheme for small and marginal farmers, from Jharkhand on September 12. Earlier, the Prime Minister launched two mega welfare national schemes including Ujjwala Yojana and Ayushman Bharat … Read more 04.09.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand has registered 19% growth in agriculture: Amitabh Kant NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Thursday lauded Jharkhand for registering 19 per cent growth in the agriculture sector and advised farmers to adopt dairy and organic farming. Jharkhand is the only state in the country that has achieved a 19 per cent … Read more 04.12.18 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand surges ahead of Bihar on several socioeconomic indices Jharkhand turned 17 last week. But 17 years after the bifurcation of Bihar, the debate still rages as to which is the better state. Data suggests that while Jharkhand has taken a leap forward, Bihar, after showing signs of development, is lagging … Read more 23.11.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
Jharkhand State needs development, not Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Chief minister Raghubar Das said that there is no need for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha(JMM) any more as a separate state has been formed and said that the need of the hour was development. The movement for a separate state that was spearheaded by JMM has ended. Jharkhand … Read more 21.08.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand Freedom Fighters Ganga Narain Singh: the Bhumij tribal Revolt of Manbhum In 1831, the Bhumij Kols of Manbhum and Singhbhum declared their open rebellion under the leadership of Ganga Narain Singh, a scion of Burrabhoom Raj family. During the same period the Binrai Manki, the leader of the freedom movement in … Read more 18.04.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Liquor sale from grocery shops proposed in Jharkhand The Jharkhand Excise Department has proposed to allow sale of liquor in grocery shops in the state. The proposal to sell liquor in grocery shops was sent to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for approval of the Chief Minister. The CMO has returned the file to … Read more 08.10.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL India sixth wealthiest country with total wealth of $8,230 billion India is the sixth wealthiest country in the world with a total wealth of $8,230 billion, while the U.S. is the richest nation globally, says a report. According to the AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth Migration Review, the US is the wealthiest … Read more 22.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
Jharkhand Jharkhand opens GST call centre A GST call centre has been opened in Jharkhand to help people with queries, while Chief Minister Raghubar Das reviewed the progress of the new tax system in the state, a day after it was rolled out. The people would get information on registration, digital signature, … Read more 04/07/2017- JPSC Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · CM launches ‘Shram Shakti Abhiyan’ ð After whirlwind tour to different parts of the State, Chief Minister Raghubar Das launched Shram Shakti Abhiyan at Football Ground of Adityapur in the neighbouring district Seraikela Kharsawan. The programme is aimed to register labourers working in the unorganised sector. ð The State-wide ‘Shram Shakti Abhiyan’ is … Read more 26.09.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Twin schemes for BPL health The Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Beema Yojana, meant to extend health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh to BPL families, will run concurrently with a national health scheme that is to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25. While the Centre will take … Read more 24.08.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Ranchi hosts global skill summit today At the venue, the Jharkhand government will announce its claim of achieving the target of offering private sector employment to one lakh skilled young people. The state government claims to have already given job letters to 92,000 young people in different trades, while about 15,000 are … Read more 09.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
Note: READ is our New Initiative to cover two Topics (Weekly) of Current Importance in Detail with Specific focus on Prelims and Mains Exam The issue of Schedule caste / Scheduled Tribe act In March 2018, the Supreme Court observed that the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989 has become an instrument to … Read more The issue of Schedule caste / Scheduled Tribe act
JHARKHAND Jharkhand seeks Rs 4,000 crore Central assistance for new capital Jharkhand government has demanded Central assistance of Rs 4,000 crore for setting up a new capital city. The plan is stuck on the drawing board since creation of the state in November 15, 2000. Urban development minister CP Singh placed this demand … Read more 21 & 22.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND In Niti Aayog’s five worst performing districts, three are from Jharkhand Jharkhand’s three districts, Pakur, Chatra and Giridih, figured in bottom five of “least improved districts” in the second Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP), released by the Niti Aayog. Five worst performing districts in health and nutrition and three … Read more 01.01.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Buried treasure in Palamau Land levelling hits buried treasure in Palamau Urn with 102 ancient coins of unknown origin buried deep inside a field found in Naudeeha village 80 coins out of 102 have a single line in Arabic, while words like ‘muneer’ and ‘jaloos’ in Urdu are written on the others. International … Read more 12-13-07.2020 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Soon, pay to earn from natural assets After years of slumber, the Jharkhand Biodiversity Board (JBB) has now woken up to the need for rationalising the use of produces of the state’s flora and fauna for commercial purposes and adding revenue to the exchequer in the process. Officials said the move is formally … Read more 29.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt to develop 3,000 clusters for organic farming Lending a fillip to organic farming in the state, the Jharkhand government has decided to identify and develop 3,000 clusters across Jharkhand for promotion of organic farming. Jharkhand’s organic farming plan has been approved the centre and we will be working in mission mode to promote … Read more 01.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand khadi board manufacturing silk rachis The Jharkhand State Khadi and Gramodyog Board has started manufacturing rakhis made of waste silk threads. The Board has also decided to introduce khadi dresses specifically for the Kanwarias – devotees carrying holy water to offer to Lord Baidyanath (Shiva) at the Baidyanath temple at Deoghar – … Read more 31.07.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand to play key role in next green revolution: experts According to Experts, Next green revolution will come from country’s eastern region and Jharkhand with its rich biodiversity will play important role on this front. Wheat production in the country has registered an increase of 8.9 times since independence but average productivity … Read more 25.08.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND PM lays foundation stone of revival of North Koel project at Palamu in Jharkhand Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of revival of North Koel (Mandal Dam) project amounting to Rupees 2500 crore and Kanhar Stone Pipeline irrigation system at Palamu in Jharkhand. The Mandal Dam project will help around … Read more 05.01.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand HC directs govt to submit report on steps taken to fight Covid-19 The Jharkhand high court on Friday directed the state government to submit a detailed report on steps taken by it in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Jharkhand reported 3,268 Covid-19 cases till Thursday and 23 people succumbed to the disease. … Read more 10.07.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Rural bus service in State soon The State government is all set to start the rural bus services soon to connect the interior most villages of Jharkhand with cities through public transport. Due to a stable government, the income and earning capacity of people has increased and number of vehicles has increased in the … Read more 06.07.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Set up pravasi centres in major cities to help migrants:Suggestions to CM Referring to a recent report by the Centre of Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), experts said,Jharkhand recorded the highest unemployment rate in the country in May. The national unemployment rate was 23.2% , when the corresponding rate for Jharkhand was 59.2%. Marandi added that the … Read more 10-06-2020 Daily JPSC 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 Jreda mulls resco model to energise solar generation Looking at lower than expected contribution and acceptance of solar power generation in the State, the Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) is working to switch to RESCO model, a well recognised solar energy generation model, also approved by the Ministry of New and Renewable … Read more 10.08.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND New air routes for State soon Air connectivity in Jharkhand will increase in the coming days with Government of India’s project Udaan. There are a total of 706 routes identified for air connectivity in small cities across the country. In Jharkhand, the airline operators have been allotted the routes from Jamshedpur-Kolkata, Bokaro-Kolkata, Bokaro-Patna, Dumka-Kolkata … Read more 26.07.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand doubles the electric fare in the urban areas The month of May in Jharkhand will see high bill electricity bills because the rates of electricity units have been doubled. The State Electricity Regulatory Commission approved it on Friday about this hike in electricity tariff. Domestic urban consumers currently pay 2.90 per unit for up … Read more 28.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
Jharkhand Skilled youth must be given jobs to create social balance: CII The Jamshedpur zonal council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised a conclave here, titled ‘Developing the skill ecosytem: The way forward’. To enable employment ready workforce in the future, the youth need to be equipped with necessary skills and education. Jharkhand to have … Read more 12.07.17 Jharkhand Current Affairs
JHARKHAND J’khand plans to export skilled labour to international hubs Jharkhand, which organised the Global Skill Summit 2019 on Thursday, plans to export skilled labour to international hubs of commerce. One such hub is the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — the state plans to meet 20% of the highly urbanised Gulf country’s need … Read more 10.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · CM presented Rs 85,429 Cr budget The size of the budget witnessed a 6.5 per cent increase from previous year with 12 per cent raise in development schemes’ share from Rs 46,503 crore in FY 2018-19 to Rs 52,282 crore in 2019-2020. The government has also tried to curtail its non planned … Read more 23.01.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Committee approves 3 projects for Kumbh Mela 2021 Three work proposals for the Kumbh Mela 2021 in Haridwar were granted approval in a meeting of the expenditure-finance committee presided over by the chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh. In view of the Kumbh Mela 2021, the committee granted approval to the proposal for construction of … Read more 27-28.10.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND State okays incentive to intra-state flights To promote Regional Connectivity Scheme of Union Civil Aviation Ministry, the State Cabinet gave its approval for providing minimum guarantee to the flights operating between Ranchi and Dumka by providing incentives to them. The State Cabinet Okayed a total of 13 proposals, including the proposal for … Read more 12.12.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND J’khand exports to cross ?12,000 cr this fiscal, target to reach ?50,000 cr by 2024 According to the state industry secretary, export from Jharkhand reached ?8500 crore during fiscal year 2018-19. The only judicial reforms related land laws were imperative to boost rapid industrialisation and growth. “To boost the manufacturing sector, the … Read more 16-17.06.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Former Jharkhand CM convicted in coal scam A special court held former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, ex-coal secretary H C Gupta and others guilty of criminal conspiracy and corruption in a coal block allocation scam case. Besides Koda and Gupta, special CBI judge Bharat Parashar convicted former Jharkhand chief secretary Ashok Kumar Basu … Read more 15.12.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Now pay tax for keeping pets in Jamshedpur Now, one will have to pay tax for their pet animals in Jamshedpur, as Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) has decided to start registration for all animals in the city and monitor them regularly. JNAC was also in the process of launching a dedicated … Read more 19.07.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs