06.11.18 (GPSC) Gujarat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat govt to form special Statue of Unity area authority   The government of Gujarat has decided to form an SOU Area Development Authority (SOUADA) to facilitate planned development of the area surrounding the SOU.   The authority will seek to generate employment for locals at the tourist facilities that will come up. The government is … Read more

05.11.18 (GPSC) Gujarat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat govt says it’s ready to rename Ahmedabad as Karnavati   State government was willing to change Ahmedabad’s name if it gets past the legal hurdles and receives required support.   Historically, the area around Ahmedabad has been inhabited since the 11th century, when it was known as Ashaval.   Chaulukya ruler Karna of … Read more

03-04.11.18 (GPSC) Gujarat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Average Gujarat farmer earns just Rs 3,573 a month   According to data from the Pocketbook of Agriculture Statistics 2017, which was released recently, the average monthly income of a farmer family in Gujarat is Rs 3,573.   The average expenses of an agricultural household in the state is Rs 2,250 a month, while average receipts … Read more

02.11.18 (GPSC) Gujarat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat govt to wind up graft-ridden GLDC   The government of Gujarat has decided to close down the Gujarat Land Development Corporation (GLDC), which was rocked by the Rs 200 crore ‘check dam scam’ a few months ago. The government has decided to close down the public sector unit after failing to control the … Read more

01.11.18 (GPSC) Gujarat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Another cattle breed from state could be registered soon   Gujarat has three indigenous cattle breeds — Gir, Kankreji and Dangi — registered with the Haryana-based National Bureau of Animal Genetics Resources (NBAGR) as distinct indigenous breeds. The state animal husbandry department, their Rajasthancounterparts and Kutch-based NGO Sahjeevan has submitted a proposal for one more breed … Read more