28-29.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat seeks its Narmada dues from MP, Rajasthan   While the Gujarat government has written to the Narmada Control Authority (NCA) for the release of 1,500 cusecs from Madhya Pradesh to keep the Narmada from drying up, it also asked the Sardar Sarovar construction advisory committee (SSCAC) and the Narmada Control Authority (NCA) to clear its long-pending dues. The … Read more

27.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Polluted rivers: Gujarat ranks 4th   Sabarmati riverfront is considered a model in giving facelift to an ailing river. However, if figures of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) submitted in Lok Sabha on January 5 are considered, Sabarmati is among Gujarat’s 20 most polluted rivers. Further, Gujarat ranks fourth among top … Read more

24.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT In 2017, Gujarat got investment proposals worth Rs 75,000 crore   Gujarat continues to be a preferred destination for industrial projects, receiving 387 intentions, for investments worth Rs 75,398 crore in 2017 (as of November). Gujarat ranked second in attracting investment proposals and the state accounted for 19.98% of the Rs 3,77,362 crore investment proposed across India … Read more

23.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

  Gujarat discoms seek hike in fuel surcharge                    Power distribution companies in state have approached Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) seeking a hike in fuel price and power purchase adjustment (FPPPA) base price or fuel surcharge. However, none have sought any increase in basic electricity tariffs for fiscal 2018-19. A power company is allowed to … Read more

20.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Gujarat government made essential suggestions in Pre- Budget meeting at Delhi   Deputy Chief Minister Nitinbhai Patel attended the pre- budget meeting called up by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely at Delhi wherein he gave some important suggestions.   While addressing this meeting Patel said that , Gujarat Government has done exceptionally well in solar sector and the state government … Read more

17.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Creating a launchpad for new ideas   Amid the boom and bust of the global startup scenario, the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate) — a pet project of PM Narendra Modi — aims to create an ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs with help ranging from grooming to funding. Modi along with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu will visit iCreate on … Read more

16.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Israeli firms pitch technology to Gujarat companies   Companies in Israel and Gujarat are likely to form business-to-business (B2B) collaborations to develop a sound technological platform for various sectors.   The focus was on technology collaboration in sectors such as medical and assistive devices, fire fighting technology for industrial units, port security and security training, smart … Read more

Gujarat – Industrial development

Gujarat – Industrial development               Gujarat is located on the western coast of India and has the longest coastline of 1,600 km among all states in the country. The state shares its borders with Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & … Read more

Gujarat : Major cities and Tourist places

Gujarat : Major cities and Tourist places         Dwarka Living within the spirit of devout enlightenment, the city of Dwarka in Gujarat is the abode of Lord Krishna. Highly revered in Hindu mythology, the sacred city boasts of numerous sacred shrines which are scattered all over the city.   The Indian government … Read more

Gujarat: Scheduled tribes

Gujarat: Scheduled tribes     SC and ST Population : As per Census 2011, the population of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the State was reported at 40.74 lakh (6.7 percent) and 89.17 lakh (14.8 percent) respectively compared to their proportion of 16.6 percent and 8.6 percent respectively in India. The proportionate share of … Read more