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JHARKHAND Vice President to roll out farmers’ scheme on Aug 10 In the wake of a possible drought-like situation in Jharkhand, the Government has decided to roll out the Mukhya Mantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana (MMKAY) on August 10 and disburse Rs 5,000 to 15 lakh odd farmers for each acre of land they own. … Read more 31.07.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND JREDA sets 5MW power target from solar rooftops this year The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA), a unit of the state energy department, has set an ambitious target of generating five mega-watt green energy annually through its Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Programme, which it formally started implementing over a year ago. As per their policy, … Read more 01.06.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Solar charkhas to revolutionise cottage industries in state Replacing the age-old hand driven charkhas (spinning wheels), khadi gramodyog board jharkhand has introduced the concept of solar charkhas to revolutionize the cottage industries here in jharkhand. With the introduction of solar charkhas here, ranchi has entered into an elite club after varanasi, … Read more 16.12.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
Divisions and districts of Jharkhand With the approval of Bihar Reorganization Bill, Jharkhand states came into existence on 15 Nov 2000 and have become the 28th state of India. Jharkhand is a state sculpted out of the southern a part of Bihar with 18 districts. The state shares its border with the states of Bihar to … Read more Divisions and districts of Jharkhand
JHARKHAND Jharkhand celebrates the State Formation day on 15 November Jharkhand, the land of forests, was formed on 15 November 2000. It is celebrating its 19th year of constitution in the year 2019. It was previously the southern half of Bihar. The foundation day of the State falls on the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa … Read more 12.11.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Harkhand soon to have skill policy: CM To promote Skill Development and create more human resources in the State, Jharkhand will soon have its own skill policy under which investors will be given land on lease in college campuses at concessional rates for a period of 10 years. Chief Minister Raghubar Das, … Read more 22.12.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
Jharkhand The woman behind Jharkhand’s dayan-free villages. Lalkhatnga panchayat of Namkum Block in Ranchi declared that no woman would be declared a ‘dayan’ in their area. It was in one of these villages that Poonam Toppo’s own grandmother was branded a witch and persecuted. For the 37-year-old activist who has devoted her life to fighting this … Read more 11.08.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Marriage registrations go online in Jharkhand Marriage registration in Jharkhand is now online and couples can get their marriage certificates after a physical verification, which will be conducted 15 days from the day applicants completed the online process. The process has been made online by the department of land, revenue and registration and for the first time under … Read more 25.09.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand excels in implementing Central schemes Urban Development Minister C P Singh counted implementation and execution of Centre’s schemes as major achievement of his ministry in Jharkhand. In 2015, only 12801 houses were sanctioned under PMAY in Jharkhand and 12665 were constructed. In the past four and a half years, the count … Read more 07-08.03.19 Jharkhand(JPSC) Daily Current Affairs
JHARKHAND 10-15 K youths to get employment by March 2021: CM The CM said, “On December 29, our government is completing one year. Many new schemes will be launched on this occasion. The achievements of the government during the last one year will also be made known to the public. Our government is constantly taking … Read more 19.12.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
SHG Nurturing and Capacity Building Program: Since 2005, Diya Seva Sansthanis supported by District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Ranchi to promote this feasible initiative. Under this activity so far, 500 SHGs were formed and strengthened at 51 villages of Kanke block in Ranchi district in Jharkhand. The women of these SHGs belong to the … Read more Mazor policies of Jharkhand
JHARKHAND 1st j’khand int’l film fest on may 25-27 The First Jharkhand International Film Festival will be held in Ranchi from May 25 to 27 at Mega Sports Complex here during which 65 films of national and International fame will be screened in different theatres in the State Capital. Actor Priyanka Chopra will … Read more 04.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Soon, Ranchi police’s security app to prevent thefts, burglaries Ranchiites will be able to ensure security of their houses and belongings in their absence by simply downloading an App in their android smart devices The App will send a pop up message to the nearest police station that a particular family, staying in a … Read more 20.03.19 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
Jharkhand Migration from Jharkhand highest in country and increasing rapidly Jharkhand lost close to 5 million of its working age populationbetween 2001 and 2011 due to migration. More than 5% of the working age population migrates annually to other states in search of better employment opportunities, education or because of loss of traditional livelihood. The … Read more 21.07.17 Jharkhand (JPSC) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Energy policy proposes to raise state share in ipps’ generation The most talked about issue that comes ahead of setting up any power plant in Jharkhand—compulsory power sharing agreement with the State—has gone for a major shift in the new energy policy draft brought out for consideration. Against the policy in place … Read more 24.07.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) Current Affairs
International World Bank provides $400 million for NamamiGange World Bank provides $400 million to enhance support for rejuvenating the Ganga Project will help build infrastructure and institutions needed to make the Ganga a clean and healthy river The $400 million operation comprises a loan of $381 million and a proposed Guarantee of up to $19 … Read more 08.07.20 Daily JPSC Current Affairs
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 Constant rain covers 14 per cent rain deficit in state The constant improvement in rain deficit level with every passing day is hinting towards a positive change for farmers’ community. Both weathermen and Agro-Met experts have opined that in the coming days the South-West (SW) monsoon will remain favourable over Jharkhand. Till date, … Read more 28.07.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) 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
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 the help of … Read more Cultural Art Of Jharkhand
JHARKHAND Jharkhand gets NHRC notice over infant deaths The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to Jharkhand government over death of 52 infants due to reported malnutrition in 30 days at Jamshedpur’s Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (MGM) hospital. The NHRC has also asked the union health ministry to take immediate action by way of … Read more 30.09.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
Jharkhand dance forms are a medium of expressing one‘s feelings and the true nature of the vibrant culture of Jharkhand, some story or any other event. Most of these folk dances in Jharkhand are performed by the local tribes .The performance of folk dance in Jharkhand does not await the arrival of any particular … Read more Folk Dance Of Jharkhand
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 Sanitary napkin vending machine installed in Jharkhand college A sanitary napkin vending machine was installed at a college in Baharagora, a semi-urban area in Ghatsila sub-division. The machine was installed at women’s wash room in Baharagora College as a part of an awareness and support campaign about menstrual health and hygiene of the Women Empowerment … Read more 15 & 16.09.17 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 Over 800 children have died in Jharkhand hospitals this year More than 800 children have died in two hospitals in Jharkhand this year, with most deaths blamed on encephalitis, officials and sources said. A total of 660 children have died at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi. Another 164 deaths have been … Read more 01.09.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) 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 Railways to develop new coaching complex in Sindri The Indian Railways has decided to develop Sindri as new coaching complex to meet future demands. The proposal was mooted five years ago by the Dhanbad railway division. It is on the roll once again on the line of revival of Sindri fertilizer. … Read more 17.07.18 Jharkhand (JPCS) 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
Meat Meat sector in the State predominantly operates mostly in an unorganized format. The state produced about 161.94 MT of meat during 2011-12. The per capita availability of meat is 7 gms/day whereas the total requirement of meat is 657 lakh ton leaving a deficit of 215.33 lakh ton (32.77%). In spite of large … Read more An overview of Allied Primary sector Jharkhand