Rajasthan State PCS

• 03 Mar 2023

Certificate of World Book of Records Handed Over to Education Minister

Why In News?

On March 2, 2023, education minister Dr. B. D. Kalla was awarded the Certificate of World Book of Records by Pratham Bhalla, Vice President of Rajasthan in the India chapter of World Book of Records, London.

Key points

• It is noteworthy that on behalf of The World Book of Records, London, the Education Department of The Rajasthan Government, has announced 21 November on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (No Bag Day' as part of ' 'Chess in School Activity' 9 innovations in 38 lakh thousand 19, 2022). The participation of the students was certified.
• Education Minister In a message to Kalla, the India chapter of the World Book of Records, London, said that this initiative of the Education Department has been recorded by them in their records. Under this, schools in all 33 districts 57 thousand 462 organized on the third Saturday of November in 'No Bag Day' was of the state.
• On this occasion, 38 lakh 21 thousand 9 students played brain exercise game (chess) across the state. In a single day, participation of 38 lakh 21 thousand 9 students in chess together has made the education department of Rajasthan's name registered in golden letters on the world stage.
• It is noteworthy that the World Book of Records has a global network in all continents of the world. It issues international level certificates assessing talent and potential through World Records in various disciplines.
• In the program, the education minister said that the team of the department in the state is working towards progress in the academic level and the overall development of children with full spirit. Thanks to this, the department has set five world records including Chess in School Activity''.
• On this occasion, Director of School Education Gaurav Agarwal said that chess books of English and Hindi provided by the Chess Association will also be sent to the schools to promote chess in the schools of the state.

Approval of Three 33 KV Substations in Neem Ka Thana

Why In News?

On March 2, 2023, Rajasthan's Minister of State for Energy Bhanwar singh Bhati informed that approval has been received to set up three 33/11 KV sub-stations in Neem Ka Thana assembly constituency of the state.

Key points

• Minister of State for Power Bhanwar Singh Bhati said that the construction of 33/11 KV GSS Dabur in Neem Ka Thana is targeted to be completed by this month and 33/11 KV substation Mandoli and Kola Ki Nangal in the same assembly constituency are proposed to be constructed in the coming year.
• He informed that three proposals for new 33/11 KV sub-station were received from Dabur, Mandoli and Kola ki Nangal in Neem Ka Thana constituency. Out of these, Dabur's approval has been issued on March 16, 2022, and Mandoli and Cola's approval for Nangal has been issued on February 25, 2023.