Wild life and Ecotourism of Gujarat

Wild life and Ecotourism of Gujarat       Gujarat is a paradise for bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Deciduous forests, desert plains, grasslands, wetlands and coastal and marine locations have made Gujarat one of the most pleasant place for bird watching and wildlife viewing. The last Asiatic lions are found in the Gir National Park, … Read more

02.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Short of physicians, Gujarat to let schoolkids act as docs   Gujarat, which has been witnessing a shortage of specialist doctors, especially in rural areas, has come up with a unique concept — ‘Bal doctors (kid doctors)’ will now look after children’s wellness under the state’s school health programme. Health department officials said a … Read more

01.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT   National Children’s Science Congress concludes in Ahmedabad   The five-day long National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC), 25th edition of the event, ended at Science City on Sunday in presence of child scientists, students, teachers and eminent scientists from Gujarat and other states. Students from ASEAN and Gulf countries also participated in the event.   The event was … Read more

29.12.17 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT   Bank NPAs drop in Gujarat   After a series of efforts by the government to curb bad loans, non-performing assets (NPAs) in banks have finally showed a drop at least in Gujarat. According to the recent report by State Level Banker’s Committee (SLBC), the gross NPA stood at Rs 31,318 crore in Gujarat in the … Read more

19.12.17 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT   Gujarat constructed most houses for urban poor: Official data   Gujarat has constructed most number of houses for the urban poor under the Centre’s flagship housing scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)’ in the country, official data shows. As many as 54,474 houses have been constructed in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state, since … Read more

16.12.17 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat election 2017: Impact of GST and demonetisation   The Centre’s economic reforms – the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetisation – became important issues in the electoral battle in Gujarat this polling season, especially since those affected by the reforms included Gujarat’s influential ‘baniya’, or trader, group. In fact, soon after the tax was rolled out … Read more

15.12.17 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Pak abducts 30 Gujarat fishermen off Jakhau coast   At least 30 Gujarat fishermen were abducted and their five boats seized, by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) from near Jakhau coast of Kutch. Fishermen’s association said that the number fishermen abducted is likely to increase.   Last month too, at least 30 Gujarat fishermen along with their five … Read more

10 &11.12.17 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT 13L litres liquor, Rs 1.70 crore cash seized by EC in Gujarat   About 10.13 lakh litres of liquor, Rs 1.70 crore cash and gold and jewellery worth over Rs 8 crore have been seized by the Election Commission (EC) till now in Gujarat, where Assembly polls are being held. The EC-appointed surveillance and expenditure monitoring teams … Read more

06-12-2017 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT   Tired of Gujarat reluctance on Gir lions, MP to release tigers in Kuno   Madhya Pradesh seems to have given up the ambitious Asiatic lion translocation programme from Gir lion sanctuary in Gujarat to Kuno-Palpur sanctuary in MP. After nearly two-decades of unsuccessful tussle with Gujarat over translocation of Gir lions to Kuno-Palpur sanctuary near Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh government … Read more

05-12-2017 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT ·        Maharashtra, Gujarat On High Alert due to Cyclone Ockhi After crossing Lakshadweep , cyclone Ockhi has moved towards Maharashtra and Gujarat, reported IMD officials.   The cyclone originated near the coast of Sri Lanka and travelled hugging the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala towards Lakshadweep claiming 19 lives in Kerala in its … Read more