22-23.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Bokaro bags award for ‘best railway station’     Bokaro railway station  was judged as the ‘Best Railway Station’ of South-Eastern Railway Zone for its cleanliness, hygienic conditions and running of trains around the year.   Earlier Bokaro station also received the ‘Safety Shield Award’ for safety point of view and the ‘Best Terminal … Read more 22-23.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

12.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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

30.05.18 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

12.04.18 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

03.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

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.   The film makers coming … Read more 03.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

01.02.18 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

12.05.18 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

10.01.18 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

03.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   Jreda lights up far off villages of Jharkhand   The idea was to somehow provide electricity to every household with at least six hours of power supply that became daunting when it reached to hilly, difficult and inaccessible terrains of Jharkhand, dotted with proscribed outfits.   At the same it also presented an … Read more 03.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

The partition of India and its consequences

Direct Action Day (1946) Direct Action Day hartal called by the Muslim League on August 16, 1946 to get rid of ‘British slavery and contemplated future caste-Hindu domination’. The  backdrop of the Direct Action Day was not only the Muslim League’s acceptance of the cabinet mission plan, but also the loss of face it had … Read more The partition of India and its consequences

15-16.04.18 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

17.02.18 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

23.12.17 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

20.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   Birds headcount declines by 25,000 in a year in state   The State known for its natural habitats for birds and animals is quickly slipping into unfriendly land since the recent census conducted for avian has recorded considerable decline in their presence.   Against the previous census conducted in January 2016, this year … Read more 20.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

24.03.18 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

07.04.18 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

09.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   Reserve all state government jobs for residents of Jharkhand, demands Babulal Marandi   Jobs in the rank and file of Jharkhand government should only be registered for the residents of the state, JVM-P chief Babulal Marandi demanded.   The former chief minister also demanded that the Raghubar Das government must make provisions to reserve the state … Read more 09.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

29.12.17 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

03-04.06.18 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

08.03.18 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

25.01.18 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

25-26.02.18 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

07.03.18 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

Union Public Service Commission

Union Public Service Commissions Public Service Commissions for the Union as per Article-315 Subject to the provisions of this article, there shall be a Public Service Commission for the Union Any such law as aforesaid may contain such incidental and consequential provisions as may be necessary or desirable for giving effect to the purposes of … Read more Union Public Service Commission

18.04.18 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

04-05.02.18 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

10.05.18 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

21.05.18 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

30.03.18 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

23.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Mobile vans to take power connections to villages   The Jharkhand Bijli Vitaran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) in an order to expedite its last mile connectivity under the Saubhagya scheme would go for mobile vans stationed in the rural areas of the State.   The vans are to be deployed in good numbers and would … Read more 23.01.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

11.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Power to all by diwali: CM   Chief Minister Raghubar Das while holding a meeting with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) officials clearly instructed the major transmission line builder of the country to complete pending works in the State as soon as possible.   As of now six power stations have been … Read more 11.04.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

17.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND   CM lauds alcohol-free village   Chief Minister Raghubar Das while lauding the efforts taken by villagers of Banlotwa near Ranchi underlined the value of community participation for social cause. The village has been declared alcohol-free, especially after local women went against the menace.   The CM said that the Govt is working on … Read more 17.03.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

25.04.18 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

Disaster Management :Causes, Meaning and Classification of Disaster; Disaster Mitigation;Immediate and Long-term measures

Disaster Management History shows that India is exposed to national disasters. Cyclones, floods, earthquakes, droughts and floods are major threats. About 60 percent of the landmass is prone to earthquakes of various intensities, over 40 million hectares is prone to floods and 68 percent of the area is susceptible to drought. This not only results … Read more Disaster Management :Causes, Meaning and Classification of Disaster; Disaster Mitigation;Immediate and Long-term measures

22.02.18 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

24.04.18 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

02.03.18 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

22.03.18 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

05.01.18 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

05.06.18 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

16.01.18 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

13.06.18 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

11.05.18 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

14-15 .01.18 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

01.01.18 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

03.04.18 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

27-28.05.18 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

17.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

JHARKHAND Bankers to focus on ‘aspirational’ dists   Majority of districts of Jharkhand figuring in the list of 115 aspirational districts identified all over the country have put the onus on banking fraternity directing their resources towards their development. As many as five schemes have been marked to be taken on priority basis.   The … Read more 17.05.18 JPSC (Jharkhand) Current Affairs

17.01.18 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

09.03.18 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