Merger of States

Integration of Princely States Under the plan of 3 June, more than 562 princely states were given the option of joining either India or Pakistan, or choosing independence. Indian nationalists and large segments of the public feared that if these states did not accede, most of the people and territory would be fragmented. The Congress … Read more Merger of States

20.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

CHHATTISGARH C’garh rice varieties could help fight cancer   Scientists have claimed to have detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice found in Chhattisgarh.     A research has concluded that three medicinal varieties of rice – Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha – have the ability to fight cancer, said scientist Deepak Sharma.   … Read more 20.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

18.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

CHHATTISGARH Govt to launch mobile medical units in all districts   The Chhattisgarh Government will soon launch operation of mobile medical units in rural areas of all the 27 districts of the State.   The Government had been striving to improve healthcare infrastructure across the State, officials informed.   Notably, the Government last year proposed … Read more 18.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

17.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

CHHATTISGARH State’s per capita income takes 9.22% leap   State Planning and Statistics Minister Punnulal Mohle  tabled the State’s Economic Survey report 2017-18 on the floor of  Chhattisgarh Assembly. As per the report, the per capita income in the State as per 2016-17 has gone up from Rs 84,265 to an estimated Rs 92,035 — … Read more 17.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

16.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

CHHATTISGARH C’garh among six states with more female prisoners in jails   Chhattisgarh, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Delhi had more female prisoners than the capacity of the respective jails as on December 31, 2016.   As per information compiled by National Crime Records Bureau, a total of 18498 female prisoners were lodged … Read more 16.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

13.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh forest cover between 33 to 75 %: union minister   Chhattisgarh and Assam have forest cover between 33 per cent to 75 per cent Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change.   Strongly emphasising the increasingly green credentials of the country, the Union Minister  said that India has shown an increasing trend … Read more 13.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

14.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

CHHATTISGARH Raman presents tax-free poll budget   With an eye on registering fourth successive victory in assembly polls due later this year, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh presented Rs 83,179 crore tax-free Budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 on Saturday in state assembly amid occasional interruptions by opposition Congress members.   The Budget which is … Read more 14.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

11-12.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

CHHATTISGARH Rs 338.95 cr to chhattisgarh under pmgsy in 2017-18 : centre   The Central Government has provided a sum of Rs.338.95 crore to Chhattisgarh so far during the current financial year 2017-18 under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).   The State of Chhattisgarh has reported to have constructed 81 roads measuring length 410.42 … Read more 11-12.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

10.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs

  CHHATTISGARH Over 2000 people play Shankh at Rajim Kumbh Mela to create world record   A record was set on the second day of Rajim Kumbh Mela in Chhattisgarh after over 2,100 saints and locals blew ‘shankh’ (conch shells) together. Golden Book of World Records certified the record. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh had inaugurated Rajim Kumbh Mela … Read more 10.02.18 (CGPCS) Chhattisgarh Current Affairs