21.12.17 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Fixed electricity bill for poor soon: cm   Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed bhoomi poojan and dedicated 118 development works costing Rs 144 crore during Vikas Yatra cum Antodaya Mela held at Kolaras area of district Shivpuri. Chouhan also presented financial assistance of Rs 56.32 crore to 47,852 beneficiaries of various … Read more

14.12.17 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affair

MADHYA PRADESH   Govt to ensure swacchta in mining areas   The state government has decided to organize Swachchata Pakhwara (Cleanliness fortnight) in the state from December 16 to 31. According to the directives issued by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, under the Swachcha Bharat Mission, instructions as per the prescribed points have … Read more

Environment protection laws, Policies and regulatory framework

The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more

26.12.17 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   New norms to smooth hiccups on liquor vends location ruling in MP   The excise department is reworking its guidelines to clear the existing ambiguity in rules regarding location of liquor shops along highways in Madhya Pradesh. Once issued, the guidelines will chalk out details regarding rules for opening new liquor shops in urban areas and on national or … Read more

05.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Districts told to set up migratory hostels for poor children   State education department has directed district education officers to felicitate seasonal or migratory hostels for students of Class-I to Class-VIII in the age group of 6-14 whose parents migrate to other cities for work during winter season.   The specialised hostels are meant for economically poor … Read more

17.05.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Establishment of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation at Bhopal   The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) at Bhopal as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of … Read more