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JHARKHAND 10 new irrigation projects in offing The State will soon have 10 new irrigation projects with the initiatives of Chief Minister Ragubar Das, Secretary of Water Resources Department KK Soan has sent a proposal to central Government for 10 big and small irrigation projects for their support. The CM on December 18, 2017 … Read more 12.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · Cochin International Airport, Worlds 1st Fully Solar Energy-Powered Airport: UNEP The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)recognized Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) in Kerala as the world’s first fully solar energy-powered airport. CIAL is India’s first airport to be constructed in public-private-partnership (PPP) model in 1999. It is the busiest and largest airport … Read more 30.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand gets tag of urban ODF state. Jharkhand became the 10th among states and union territories to be certified open defecation free in the urban areas. An official announcement for the same was made by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA). A state or a district is certified by the QCI … Read more 12.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND First-of-its-kind workshop held for TB survivors Tuberculosis (TB) survivors from different parts of Jharkhand met in Ranchi from January 30 to February 1 to take part in a capacity-building workshop. ‘From TB Survivors to TB Champions, Capacity Building Workshop’, was organized by REACH in partnership with the State TB Cell, Jharkhand, and supported … Read more 01.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand among worst; govt releases toll-free helpline Taking into account the alarming figures of child marriage cases registered in Jharkhand, the Department of Health and Family Welfare on May 10 released the district- wise report of child marriage cases. The consolidated report suggests that 38 per cent cases of child marriage are … Read more 12.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Denizens gear up to welcome harvest festival ‘tusu’ The tribal population across the State is geared up for the harvest festival ‘Tusu’. The three-day festival will start on January 12. Seeing festivity, the small and moderate scale hotels literally closed down their shops, as most of the labourers went on holiday in … Read more 10.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND State deploys over 12000 extra forces To ensure free and fair local body elections on April 16, over 12,000 additional police personnel will be deployed in different districts all over the State with instructions to deal strictly with those who try to disrupt election process. The State Election Commission has identified 1065 supersensitive … Read more 15-16.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand to set up ‘Dada-Dadi’ park in every city Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said a “Dada-Dadi Park” for senior citizens would be established in every city of the state soon. The projects include Adityapur Sewerage Yojna worth Rs 255.15 crore, Urban Water Project worth Rs 49.30 crore in Chakradharpur, West Singhbhum district and Multi-purpose Convention Hall … Read more 17.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Solar energy boon for rural jharkhand: CM Six hours uninterrupted power supply to farmers, separation of grids into three for farmers, industries and residential purposes, and electrification of every single village by December 2018 are the goals the government is working on to meet power demands in State. Chief Minister Raghubar Das … Read more 23.12.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand government will market state’s minor forest produce: CM Raghubar Das Chief minister Raghubar Das pledged to offer a helping hand to Jharkhand’s minor forest producers by selling a bulk of their yearly produce through the newly constituted Mukhayamantri Udyami Board. The Board will market the products of the state’s minor forest producers. Products such as … Read more 24.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Ranchi races with delhi on air pollution index Ignorance might be bliss in many other cases as it is famously said on various occasions. But this ignorance of the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) that the air quality of capital city is no better than that of panicking NCR on PM2.5 … Read more 07-12-2017 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND · Cm appeals for ‘samridh’ jharkhand by 2022 Chief Minister Raghubar Das stressed on making Jharkhand an enriched State by 2022. He appealed to the people to work towards the eradication of poverty and illiteracy with determination. The CM claimed that by 2019 all the poor families will get the benefit of … Read more 07.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Cm sets target of 100 % grievance redressal in 2018 Emphasising on the need for speedy disposal of complaints relating to public issues at Jan Samvad Kendra, Chief Minister Raghubar Das asked officials to ensure 100 per cent redressal of complaints during his monthly ‘Seedhi Baat’ programme. The CM advised all … Read more 29.12.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Ranchi to get irctc office next year The State Capital will have an office of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) from January 2018. Though he admitted the fact that there was a problem of Maoists in the State, chairman assured that all the projects in the State will be completed … Read more 30.11.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND State witnesses decline in tobacco use, rise in smoking Jharkhand has witnessed a considerable decline of 11.2 per cent in tobacco consumption in five years as the nation wide survey on tobacco use released recently showed an encouraging result of several attempts being taken by the state government and other stakeholders towards … Read more 06-12-2017 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Gram swaraj campaign to push centre’s schemes Chief Minister Raghubar Das has pitched for speedy and effective implementation of Government schemes and underlined the role of the Government in doing welfare work for villages, poor, farmers, women, youth and the disadvantaged. Focus would be given during the second phase of Gram Swaraj … Read more 03-04.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Forest dept pays rs 9.55 lakh as compensation to 30 villagers The forest department has paid Rs 9.55 lakh as compensation to 32 villagers through cheques and demand drafts following series of tusker attacks at the villages. The department has embarked on the process of making payment of compensation for the … Read more 08.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CM inaugurates online service for fellowship scheme Chief Minister Raghubar Das today inaugurated online service of Chief Minister Fellowship scheme. Students can apply online for scholarship, grants and honorarium and for that they will not have to go to departments. Chief Minister Fellowship scheme will benefit students in three levels. Students … Read more 25.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Pragya kendras set to play health kiosks for masses Jharkhand would be probably first state of the country where the fleet of common service centres (CSCs) or Pragya Kendra spread all across, especially in smaller towns and villages, would double as telemedicine centres. Department of IT and e-Governance has prepared itself … Read more 25-26.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Raman pushes for more organic farming practices Chief Minister Raman Singh called for further pushing organic farming practices in the State. Singh expressed happiness of organic farming acreage going up from 100 acres to 14,000 acres in the State while addressing a two-day national workshop on industrial development using forest produce here. … Read more 07.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Government announces fund for disability trust Stressing that the disabled persons should not be looked upon with sympathy, but one should consider them with a sense of responsibility, Chief Minister Raghubar Das announced to give Rs 2 crore to the State Disability Trust which will be formed in Jharkhand on the lines … Read more 03/04-12-2017 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Panel proposes 45 years age limit for govt jobs for all The panel headed by Land Revenue Minister Amar Kumar Bauri, formed by the State Government to suggest amendments to the State’s local residents’ policy to ensure reservation in Grade III and IV Government jobs in non-scheduled areas, finally submitted its report to … Read more 18.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt to emphasise on developing market for forest goods: CM Chief Minister Raghubar Das in a programme organised at Forest Training School, Mahilong, on Sunday said emphasis is on developing market for all forest goods so that income of forest dweller can be improved. The State Government is working with an aim to … Read more 04-05.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Health dept, rmc begin malaria control drive The Department of Health and Family Welfare has begun its exercise of identifying vulnerable districts from where maximum cases of Malaria are reported. The department by far has distributed 67 lakh mosquito nets covering 1.45 crore rural populace. According to the Health Department officials, Dichloro … Read more 10.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Russia unveils world’s first floating nuclear power station Russia has unveiled the world’s first floating nuclear power station in the port of the city of Murmansk, where it will be loaded with nuclear fuel before heading to eastern Siberia. Constructed by the state nuclear power firm Rosatom, the 144 by 30 … Read more 21.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Nation’s first e-toilet-enabled station in ranchi soon Adding another feather in its cap, Ranchi Railway Station will soon become first Station in the Country to have e-toilet with all ultra-modern facilities into it. E-Toilet is a new concept which has not yet been introduced in any of the Stations in … Read more 30.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Mandal dam clearance brings comfort space for state govt Stage One clearance by the Government of India for Mandal dam has provided more convenience and comfort space to the Jharkhand Government to go fast on the project, said PCCF and Chief Wildlife Warden of Jharkhand Lal Ratnakar Singh. The PMO is taking stock … Read more 25.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Cybercrime firs to be registered at all police stations from april 1 All police stations across the district will now have to register FIRs for all kinds of cybercrime reported in their jurisdiction at their respective cyber cells starting from April 1. Concerned over the rising hi-tech, cybercrime cases, the State Police … Read more 22.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand govt hands over 236.92 acre land to Center for building AIIMS in Deoghar Jharkhand government has handed over land to the Union ministry of health and family welfare for building a regional center of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Deoghar. A plot of 236.92 acre size was transferred to the Union government … Read more 24.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL List of MoUs signed during the Visit of the King of Jordan to India MoU on Defence Cooperation Visa waiver for diplomatic and official passport holders Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) Manpower Cooperation Agreement MoU for cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine between India and Jordan MoU for setting up of … Read more 02.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL February 21 – International Mother Language Day The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD. The observance of this day signifies importance of mother language as … Read more 22.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Govt takes pre-budget suggestions from people Like the previous year, state government today began the exercise to take people’s opinion ahead of budget so that they can assimilate them into budget draft and prepare a people friendly budget for the state. Chief minister raghubar das launched the first such meeting with a … Read more 05-12-2017 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand 3rd on child marriage list: NHRC Jharkhand ranks third in the country in terms of child marriages and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Jharkhand which is in the low level of social progress category has been listed third in the high child marriage prevalence states by the National Family Health Survey-4. Worried … Read more 05.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CM vows to make j’khand plastic-free by 2019 In order to push the efforts taken by the State Pollution Control Board to control indiscriminate uses of polythene carry bags across Jharkhand, the Government has gone on setting a deadline in this regard. As per an estimate 24 tonnes of plastic garbage is … Read more 05.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Wildlife numbers fall in Jharkhand even as forest cover increases Black bucks no longer bellow here and the Chinkara’s snort is barely heard in Jharkhand now. The presence of around a dozen wildlife species , including the tiger and leopards , and birds such as the great spotted eagle appears to be … Read more 16.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Core system, a push to postal services The Postal department is moving towards establishment of an online system for all its employees. The Postal Department launched Core System Integrator (CSI) to improve its service quality and operational efficiency at Ranchi General Post Office (GPO). The CPMG further said that on June 26 … Read more 13.06.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CM launches ‘saral’, promises zero power cut Chief Minister Raghubar Das, amid acute power cuts going on due to short supply and extreme summer conditions, has said that providing reliable and uninterrupted supply was one of the main agendas of his Government. Along with reiterating the commitment to energise every household of the … Read more 11.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND State’s first green khadi park inaugurated at kharsawan Governor Droupadi Murmu dedicated State’s first green khadi park at Amda, a hamlet in Seraikela-Kharsawan district. Spread over two acres land, the park has been built with a project cost of `4 crore. It is the first solar-based khadi park. The board has installed … Read more 14-15 .01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Government departments falter in tax filing Gone are the days when private entities were notorious of deducting income tax at source from employees and not depositing the amount with income tax department. If Income Tax Department figures are to be believed, Government departments and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are taking pole position … Read more 01.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Process of mapping vulnerable booths begins In an attempt to conduct free and fair Municipal poll-2018, the district administration has initiated the process of mapping vulnerable polling booths categorizing them into three levels. As many as 798 polling booths have been demarcated here in the State biggest Urban Local Body (ULB) … Read more 03.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Netherlands joins Solar Alliance The Netherlands has become the 64th signatory member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The joint statement issued hailed the Netherlands as India’s “Gateway to Europe”. India also welcomed the Netherlands as the Partner Country for the TechSummit in 2019. Barbados elects Mia Mottley as … Read more 27-28.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Silent movement for women empowerment in state: cm Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that a silent movement is taking place in Jharkhand with Government’s resolve for women empowerment. He said that the Government is appointing village coordinators in 32,000 villages through the medium of Chief Minister’s small enterprises and making women … Read more 09-12-2017 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Ibreast exam introduced for first time in state In a positive development that could have significant impact on breast cancer screening in the State, Brahmananda Narayana Multispeciality Hospital (BNMH) has procured iBreastExam, a hand-held point-of-care medical kit that has the capability to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Normally breast cancer is … Read more 17.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Study: panchayats fail to generate own funds A recent study by Participatory Research In Asia reveals that in Jharkhand panchayats are lagging behind in generating their own funds. The comparative study with adjoining states shows that the potential of the panchayats for revenue generation has remained unused in Jharkhand. “PRIA’s study … Read more 09.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Jharkhand can make a mark in cbm production: pradhan Encouraged by the explorations taking place at Bokaro-Bermo coal belt by the State-owned ONGC, the Centre expressed great deal of optimism that Jharkhand can make into premier coal bed methane (CBM) producers of the world in the years to come. Petroleum Minister … Read more 27.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Ranchi division likely to have ‘all women railway station Ranchi Division will also have at least one ‘All Women Railway Station.’ Director (Information and Publicity) in Railway Board Ved Prakash said today that Indian Railways have been taking several measures in order to ensure safety to women and children in trains, besides converting … Read more 29-30.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Special drive against filariasis launched Aiming to eliminate filariasis, a three-day ‘Mass Drug Administration’ (MDA) programme was launched across Bokaro district . With a target to administrate drugs (DEC tablets) free among 21 lakhs (21,08,916) people, this programme will be continued until April 4, informed district Malaria Officer, AK Poddar. As … Read more 31.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND Drive against witchcraft to get intensified Following directions from Jharkhand High Court, Jharkhand Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) in association with State Social Welfare Department, has launched an intensive awareness drive against witchcraft and other social evils in the State. The awareness campaign will be conducted in at least one village of … Read more 26.12.17 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs
JHARKHAND CM calls for ‘apna gaon, apna kaam’ in state Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that the State will be developed only when the village will be developed and public participation is necessary for this. “If development could only be possible by relying on bureaucracy, the situation of our village would not have … Read more 06.02.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs