MPPSC 2020 PRELIMS MPPSC PRELIMS The Only Comprehensive “CURRENT AFFAIRS” Magazine of “MADHYA PRADESH”in “ENGLISH MEDIUM” National International MADHYA CURRENT Economy PRADESH MP Budget Current Affairs AFFAIRS MP Eco Survey MONTHLY Books-Authors Science Tech Personalities & Environment Sports MARCH 2020 Contact us: mppscadda.com [email protected] Call - 8368182233 WhatsApp - 7982862964 Telegram - t.me/mppscadda MARCH 2020 (CURRENT AFFAIRS) 1 mppscadda.com t.me/mppscadda [email protected] Call 9953733830 WhatsApp 7982862964 MPPSC 2020 PRELIMS MADHYA PRADESH NEWS Narmada Parikrima Path The Minister for Public Relations and Adhyatm Shri P.C. Sharma said that all the facilities will be provided by the state government on Narmada Parikrima Path. For this, a trust is being formed soon. He said that the banks of Narmada River, Parikrama Sthal and Temples will be rejuvenated through the Trust. Shri Sharma was addressing the annual function of the Narmadiya Community in Indore. In the programme, he honoured people for their outstanding works in the society. Demise of Journalist Shri Sharma The Minister for Public Relations Shri P.C. Sharma has expressed profound grief over the death of the Journalist Shri Vishweshwar Dayal Sharma. Shri Vishweshwar Dayal Sharma had dedicated his whole life to the journalism. He was a prudent journalist. Madhya Pradesh leaves imprint across the globe in Barasingha conservation The relocation of Barasingha to Kanha Tiger Reserve is acknowledged as one of the remarkable achievements of wildlife conservation in the world. The number of hard ground Barasingha had come down to just 66 in Kanha. Today the number has grown to around 800 due to the vigorous efforts of the management. This species is included in some of the world's most endangered wildlife species, owing to the poaching and destruction of habitats. This state animal of Madhya Pradesh is now somewhat safe, but Kanha management, considering it not enough, is constantly moving ahead to achieve the management objectives of Barasingha conservation. With an aim of increasing hard ground Barasingha population, left only in the world in Kanha Tiger Reserve, 7 Barsinghas to Van Vihar National Park, Bhopal and 46 to Satpura Tiger Reserve have been relocated in the recent years and increase in their population has been recorded at these places. A total of three sub-species of Barasingha are found in India and Nepal in the whole world. In India, the three subspecies RucervusDuvaucelii, RucervusDuvaucelii Ranjitasinhi and Rucervus Duvaucelli Brendari are found in Dudhwa and Kaziranga National Parks, Manas National Park and Kanha National Park respectively. The habitat of Barasinghas found in Kanha is hard land, whereas the other two species found in the North East and North India live in marshy habitats. Kanha's Barasingha prefers somewhat swampy places. Hence it is also known as Swamp Dear. Due to hundreds of years of gradual development and adaptation in Kanha, Barasinghas have accustomed itself to survive in the hard land of the central India. This deer loves water and swampy moist areas. They eat only grass of selected species and have specific shelter, food and reproduction requirements. Their entire life depends on the grasslands. Keeping these characteristics in mind, the Kanha management has achieved tremendous success in increasing its number through its intense efforts. National Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh received eco-sensitive zonetag Centre notified 870 sq km around the National Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh(MP) as eco- sensitive zone (ESZ) to prohibit polluting activities like industries, major hydroelectric project,mining, stone quarrying & big construction within the ‘no-go area’ for the purpose of conservation of water bodies, unique geographical features(ravines), flora & fauna. The National Chambal Sanctuary is the first and only tri-state riverine protected area in India for the breeding population of Gharial. It is Located on the Chambal River near the tripoint of Rajasthan, MP and Uttar Pradesh. Food processing unit to be set up in Agar-Malwa soon CM announced that a food processing unit will be set up in Agar-Malwa district at the earliest. „Har Ghar Nal-Jal Yojana‟ worth Rs. 604 crore The Chief Minister performed Bhumi-Pujan of Har Ghar Nal-Jal Yojana worth Rs. 604 crore for providing drinking water in rural areas of Agar-Malwa district. The Chief Minister performed Bhumi-Pujan and dedicated development works costing total Rs. 865 crore in Agar-Malwa district. Agar-Malwa is the first district of the state, for which such a big amount has been sanctioned for Nal-Jal Yojana. MARCH 2020 (CURRENT AFFAIRS) 2 mppscadda.com t.me/mppscadda [email protected] Call 9953733830 WhatsApp 7982862964 MPPSC 2020 PRELIMS Crop Loans to Farmers Crop Loans worth Rs. 135 crore of 9448 farmers of Agar-Malwa distt. waived Chief Minister performs Bhumi-Pujan and dedicated works costing Rs. 865 crore While addressing a programme of Jai Kisan Fasal Wrin Maafi Yojana at Agar-Malwa district headquarters, Cm said that in the last 14 months a big change has come in the agriculture sector in the state. The state government has give a substantial proof of its honest intention by waiving the loans of more than 21 lakh farmers under the first phase of the Jai Kisan Fasal Wrin Maafi Yojana. Agar-Malwa district to be developed on the lines of Chhindwara The Minister for Public Health Engineering Shri Sukhdev Panse said that water will be brought from Kundaliya Dam and supplied through taps to each house of 480 villages of Agar-Malwa district after treatment. National Anthem and National Song sung at Sardar Patel Park Mass singing of the national song “Vande-Mataram” and national anthem “Jana Gana Mana” took place at 11 am at Sardar Patel Park in front of the Mantralaya in the presence of Chief Secretary Shri S.R. Mohanty. Earlier, the police band played patriotic songs while marching from Shaurya Smarak to Sardar Patel Park. Community buildings to be built in 23 villages of Dindori district under Aasthan scheme (Tribal Welfare Department) 171 Devasthans of Dindori and Chhindwara districts to be renovated The state government will construct community buildings at a cost of Rs 10 lakh each in 23 villages of Dindori district under the Aasthan Yojana of Tribal Welfare Department. Apart from this, 50 devasthans of Dindori district and 121 of Chhindwara district will be renovated at a cost of Rs 1.5 lakh each. Construction of scaffolds and fencing work is prominent among the works. This information was given in a recent meeting chaired by Tribal Welfare Minister 15 rural group water supply scheme to be implemented by Jal Nigam approved Rs 237 crores approved for project of Super Specialty Hospital Indore Decision to create 113 posts for State Allied Health Science Institute In a meeting of the Cabinet held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, 15 rural group water supply schemes to be implemented by Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam were approved. The total estimated cost of these water supply schemes is Rs 7854 crore 68 lakh. On completion of the works of these schemes, drinking water facility will be available in 4022 villages of 13 districts through door-to-door tap connection. In the meeting, 54 posts for the establishment of “State Allied Health Science Institute Jabalpur” in Medical College Jabalpur and 59 posts for the operation of “State Allied Health Science Institute Indore” established in Indore Medical College under self-funded institutions has been approved. State Mental Health Authority constituted The Cabinet decided to set up a State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) in the state. The Public Health and Family Welfare Department has been authorized for selection and appointment of non-official members of the authority under the Mental Health Care Act. The Authority will have 9 government and 11 non-government members. In view of lack of experts in the state, it was decided to set up a Mental Health Review Board in every division. Discretionary fund of Assembly Speaker, Deputy Speaker doubled The Cabinet has approved hike in the discretionary fund of the Assembly Speaker from Rs one crore to Rs two crore and the discretionary fund of the Deputy Speaker and Leader of the Opposition from Rs 50 lakh to Rs one crore. With the aim of encouraging and recognizing voluntary workers / institutions working in the field of social rehabilitation and disabilities of the disabled in the state, the Cabinet has decided to give institutional awards of Rs two lakhs each in each category to the institutions doing excellent work in all four categories of persons with disabilities and individual awards of Rs. 1 lakh each to individuals every year. Duration of Scheduled Caste Ph.D extended The Cabinet decided to extend the duration of research degree (PhD) from two years to research period or four years, whichever is less, in the scholarship scheme for higher education outside India run by the Scheduled Castes Welfare Department. MARCH 2020 (CURRENT AFFAIRS) 3 mppscadda.com t.me/mppscadda [email protected] Call 9953733830 WhatsApp 7982862964 MPPSC 2020 PRELIMS Similarly, approval was given to increase the number of existing seats from 50 to 60. For the purpose of giving priority to women candidates in selection, 10 places were reserved for them. Madhya Pradesh Hybrid Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy The Cabinet decided to implement “Madhya Pradesh Hybrid Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Policy” to promote hybridization of renewable energy sources and various types of energy storage. It was decided in the meeting to allot two acre land to Sri Ramkrishna Vivekananda Seva Ashram Pondki in Anuppur district taking a penal amount. Quality education and food essential to children for a better society CM performs bhoomi-pujan of mega kitchen created by Akshay Patra Santha and HEG ltd.