19.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT CM Vijay Rupani opens Sardar Patel Street in Uzbekistan   Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani began his maiden visit to Uzbekistan . On the first day of his five-day visit Rupani unveiled a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and inaugurated a street in Andijan named after the Iron Man — the ‘Sardar Patel Street’.   CM Rupani … Read more

18.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT 6,000 schools to have environment labs The Gujarat government finalized a plan to set up an environment laboratory at all primary and secondary schools in the state. The state education department will initially cover 6,000 schools across the state in a year.   The Gujarat education department on Saturday issued a circular to all PEOs and … Read more

17.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat does not agree with many proposals of draft NEP   The Gujarat government has objected to several key proposals of the draft National Education Policy, 2019 (NEP). While some provisions have opposed on the grounds that it will lead to duplication, the state also suggested some changes in a few new provisions.   The following … Read more

16.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT New MSMEs can start work without Gujarat government clearances   To give impetus to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Gujarat cabinet on Thursday approved a draft ordinance to amend the MSME Act. The ordinance will come into force after it receives the governor’s assent. The most important clause in the proposed ordinance allows entrepreneurs to … Read more

15.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat government starts utensil rent stores   Apart from directing civic bodies and departments to implement a total ban on use of plastic and thermocol plates, cups and bottles at public functions, the state government has also asked these bodies to start ‘vasan bhandars’ or utensil stores. The step is aimed at reducing use of plastic in establishments … Read more

13-14.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT Old age homes in Gujarat all set to triple   In a reflection of changing social mores, the Gujarat government decided to increase the number of old age homes in the state to serve the rising need for elderly persons without family support.   The government presently runs five old age homes and recently sanctioned ten more. The … Read more

12.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT Number of PhD scholars in Gujarat rose 160% in 6 years   Gujarat witnessed a one-and-a-half times increase in the number of candidates enrolling for doctoral programmes in 2017-18 compared to 2011-12. This high rate of growth, about 17% annually, demolishes the notion that research studies are not given much importance at Gujarat varsities and … Read more

11.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT   Daman to start beach water sports for tourists   The tourism department of Daman has already selected two operators to run these leisure water sports facilities. At present, facilities like creation of ramps, walking area and waiting area for the tourists are under construction at the beaches.   According to tourism department officials, … Read more

10.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat government proposes three new medical colleges   The state government announced that it has recommended the central government to start three new medical colleges in the districts of Narmada, Navsari and Porbandar.   The central government had decided in August this year to start 75 new medical colleges in areas where such facilities were not available.   … Read more

09.10.19 Gujarat [GPSC] Current Affairs

GUJARAT Vehicle registrations in Gujarat decline 8% in second quarter   Poor sentiment, weakened consumer confidence and cashflow issues have once again caused a decline in passenger vehicle sales in Gujarat. Passenger vehicle demand – cars and two-wheelers – has dropped by 8% in Gujarat in the second quarter of financial year 2019-20 that ended on September … Read more