12.10.17 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   In Madhya Pradesh, marry a widow, get Rs 2 Lakh   Marry a widow and get Rs 2 lakh. That’s the Madhya Pradesh social justice department’s brainwave to promote widow remarriage. The catch is that the bride must be aged below 45 years.   The government said it was the first such initiative … Read more

09.10.17 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   MP government gears up after intelligence reports   Taking a serious note on the intelligence report about growing naxal activities in Balaghat and adjoining districts of Madhya Pradesh, the state government has directed to carryout intense search operations in three districts including areas bordering Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.   Recently, Madhya Pradesh police have reported increased … Read more

22-23.10.17 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh tops in digital initiatives: Survey   Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the top state in terms of digital initiatives undertaken, with a maximum score of 100.1 on performance index, followed by Maharashtra at 99.9 and Andhra Pradesh at 99.8, says a report by Coeus Age Consulting.   Chhattisgarh (97.4) and … Read more

06.10.17 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh Government approves Rs 2,195 crores for infrastructure schemes   The cabinet meeting held under the Chairmanship of the Madhya PradeshChief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave its approval for continuation of infrastructure related schemes being implemented by the Directorate of Industry and Employment from 2017-18. In order to undertake works for 2017-18, … Read more

11.10.17 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh govt likely to announce VAT cut on fuel as Dhanteras gift   In order to give some relief to the people of Madhya Pradesh, who have been reeling under exorbitant prices of diesel and petrol, the state government is likely to announce a cut in the Value Added Tax (VAT) ahead of Diwali. BJP-ruled Gujarat … Read more

03.10.17 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh: No loo, no increments for government staff in Shivpuri   Government employees in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh stand to lose their increments if they do not have a toilet at the residence.   Sources in the district administration said there are orders to stop increment of those employees who does not … Read more

04.10.17 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Katni mining firms told to pay up crores in dues   In a major crackdown, the Madhya Pradeshgovernment has issued notices to 79 companies and individuals allegedly involved in mining and processing of lime stones in Katni district for not paying royalty. The dues could add up to hundreds of crores. Apart from … Read more

16.10.17 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   CM To Inaugurate Jal Mahotsav, To Present Mp Tourism Awards   Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the state’s prestigious Jal-Mahotsav (Tritiya) at 5 pm on Sunday at Hanuvantiya. The Chief Minister will present the awards to the winners of MP Tourism Awards on the occasion. This time the Jal-Mahotsav will … Read more

07.10.17 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Bhopal set to become first state capital to get trans toilet   Over five months after the union government asked all states to allow transgender people to use any public toilet of their choice, Bhopal is set to become the first state capital to come up with an exclusive toilet for the … Read more