20.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT 2,754 Gujarat villages have no grazing land, government admits   The BJP-led Gujarat government which makes tall claims about its protection of cows, told the assembly by a written submission that 2,754 villages in Gujarat have no gauchar land (community land for grazing of cows and other animals).   The state panchayats and rural development minister accepted … Read more

18-19.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Bamboo cultivation gaining ground in south Gujarat   Bamboo plantations on private land is on upswing in south Gujarat district with the central government re-classifying the plant under grass, thus not requiring forest department’s permission for cutting. Farmers have now started planting in their fields to reap economic benefits. Maximum bamboo plantations are seen in districts like Narmada, Surat, Tapi … Read more

17.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT 35% of country’s hazardous units in Vapi-Hazira-Ankleshwar-Dahej belt: Gujarat chief secretary   Emphasizing on the need for mitigating risks and preventing industrial hazards in Gujarat, state chief secretary, JN Singh, said that some 35% of the country’s hazardous units fall in the highly industrialized belt of Vapi-Hazira-Ankleshwar-Dahej belt, which is also known as the golden corridor. He … Read more

16.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT 80% of NRHM grants used in Gujarat   The state government in the last three financial years under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) has received a total grant of Rs 2179 crore of which only 80% of the grants is being utilized. The government in the written reply also admitted that the allocation of grants … Read more

15.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Call 112 for police, fire, ambulance services in Gujarat   The Gujarat government has plans to have one number that is 112 for all the services in the state. This was announced by Minister of state for home Pradipsinh Jadeja. The MOS said that so far for calling up police one needed to call 100, for fire brigade … Read more

14.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Empowerment arrives at state’s 1st all-woman railway station   The staff at the Maninagar railway station — the only station in Gujarat with all-woman personnel — is confident about living up to the expectations that the unique initiative has set up. The women’s professionalism has been acclaimed by passengers, who say that the station has been running smoothly. … Read more

13.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat no cradle for girls; Parents prefer boys: Report   In Gujarat, there is a strong preference for sons, reports the National Family Health Survey IV, 2016. The survey reveals that women in the state show greater eagerness to have sons than daughters. Among women with two children, 92 per cent with two sons and 88 per cent with one … Read more

11-12.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat recorded 55 custodial deaths in 2017; Ahmedabad topped list with 15   The answer of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) to an RTI (Right to Information) query has revealed a shocker: Gujarat recorded 55 custodial deaths in 2017. Ahmedabad city topped the chart with 15 deaths in custody — two in police custody and 13 at the … Read more

10.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT South Gujarat banana farmers reap profits in off season   Banana farmers of South Gujarat are reaping benefits of a good harvest this year compared to past few years thanks to the new cultivation technology adopted from Philippines. This year the fruit is selling at Rs 200 per 20kg in the wholesale market compared to Rs 125-130 per 20 kg in … Read more

09.03.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat’s open market power purchase doubles   Surge in demand of power amid reduced supply of electricity from private sector players has forced the state to step up power procurement from open market to meet the growing requirement. Gujarat purchased nearly 45 million units (MUs) or approximately 1,800MW of electricity from power exchanges on March 11, which is more than twice of 19 … Read more