Claud Current Affairs Statewise PDF Punjab Punjab is a state in North India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir to the north, Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast,Rajasthan to the southwest, and the Pakistani province of Punjab to the west. Capital: Chandigarh Governor: Kaptan Singh Solanki Chief Minister: Parkash Singh Badal Statehood Day: 15"" August Bird: Northern goshawk Tree: Sheesham Animal: Blackbuck Punjab Current Affairs - January 2016 et approved AMRUT for Punjab for 2015-16 istry of Urban Development has approved the Atal Mission plans for Punjab and Uttarakhand for 2015-16. (Minister of Urban Development - Venkaiah Naidu) + Punjab will invest 720 er in improving basic urban infrastructure in 16 cities. Central Assistance under State Annual Action Plans (SAAP) Punjab - Rs.319 cr DBT Scheme for Kerosene from April 1, 2016 The government will unveil Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for kerosene from ist April 2016, where the users will buy the cooking fuel at market rate but will get financial support directly in their bank accounts. + The scheme will be implemented in selected 26 districts of 8 states. + In this regard, states be given cash incentive of 75% of subsidy savings during the first two years, 50% in the third year and 25% in the fourth year. Eight States - Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh,Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan Punjabi singer Manpreet Akhtar dies Noted Punjabi folk singer Manpreet Akhtar passed away due to brain hemorrhage at a local hospital in Patiala. She was 55. About Manpreet Akhtai 1|Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Comoud Current Affairs Statewise PDF Manpreet was the sister of famous Punjabi singer Dilshad Akhtar. Manpreet was known for her classical style of singing and she sang songs in Punjabi and Hindi movies. Some of her famous Punjabi songs were “Beriye Ni”, “Nikdi sui” and "Bas Ek Gera Gidhe Vich". She also sang “Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aye” in Bollywood movie “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”. Punjab Current Affairs - February 2016 BHEL commissioned 270 MW unit of GVK power plant in Punjab Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has commissioned a 270-MW coal-based thermal power project of GVK Power & Infra Ltd in Tarn Taran District of Punjab.The second unit of the project is expected to be commissioned shortly of same capacity. + BHEL has also commissioned four Hydel power units of 82.5 MW each at Alaknanda Hydro Power project in Uttarakhand earlier this fiscal. These thermal power sets of 270 MW rating have been improvised in house output of 210-250 MW which have been performing much above the national Average and International benchmarks. Punjab Government ban the sale of Army uniform in the state Punjab government imposed a ban on the sale of Army uniform in the state without proper identification. This announcement came following the Pathankot and Gurdaspur attacks in the state. It becomes mandatory to submit the Phone number and Self attested copy of identity card to the seller to buy Army uniform This rule came into force as some terrorists disguised themselves in Army uniform during the recent Pathankot and Gurdaspur attacks in Punjab The ban also includes the sale of red and blue stickers used by police vehicles ‘The government also prohibited the use of plates of political parties on vehicles Virender Sehwag appointed Kings XI Punjab’s mentor Former India opener Virender Sehwag was appointed mentor of the Kings XI Punjabteam for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). + Sehwag will work closely with head coach Sanjay Bangar and would be responsible for guiding and motivating the squad. 21Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.ComC affairs 7 " Cloud Current Affairs Statewise PDF Punjab Warriors defeated Kalinga Lancers to win 2016 Hockey The Japee Punjab Warriors having lost in the last two consecutive titles of the tournament ending jinx this time Warriors crowned maiden title defeating Kalinga Lancers 6-1 in the title clash in the fourth edition of the tournament. + The high Octane Game held at Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. + Rupinder Pal Singh of Delhi Waveriders adjudged as player of the tournament. + 34 matches been played to conclude the winner out of which 4 teams have advanced to Semi Final Berth Delhi Waveriders finished third in the Tournament followed by RanchiRays Punjab Current Affairs - March 2016 Punjab passed Punjab Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal land (Transfer of Proprietary Right) Bill, 2016 Punjab Assembly unanimously passed the Punjab Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal land bill-2016. The bill was passed in contradiction of the construction of contentious Sutlej Yamuna Link. + The bill emphasizes to offer transfer of proprietary rights back to the land owners from whom the land was acquired by the state government for the construction of SYL free of cost. Punjab Assembly passes Agriculture Indebtedness bill The Punjab Assembly has a passed a bill that provides relief to the farmers. The Punjab Settlement of Agricultural Indebtedness Bill, 2016. The bill specifies that the interest payable on debt shall be calculated at such rate as may be notified by the government. Features of the bill + According to the new bill, the interest rates on debts will be calculated by the state government + This would be in accordance with the interest rates charged by banks on yearly basis. + The bill, aimed at providing fair and expeditious settlement of agriculturists debt- related disputes. Punjab Government notified Swine Flu under Epidemic Disease Act Health and Family Welfare department of the Punjab government notified Swine Flu (H1N1) under the Epidemic Disease Act. + All the Hospitals be it government or private owned will have to inform the Department of Health about a case of ILI (Influenza like Tliness) having chronic diseases. 3 [Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Comaffairs Fi f Clo d Current Affairs Statewise PDF + In order to ensure such cases are treated at the earliest and proper guidelines of the Government is been followed. The treatment of swine flu is provided free of cost to all the patients as recommended by the Government. I Area Bank first to get small finance bank licence Jalandhar based Capital Local Area Bank Limited has given small financial bank licence by the Reserve Bank of India, The Operation of the Bank will kick start from April 13, 2016. + Punjab based company is the first among ten players to get final licence from the Bankers Bank. The Bank currently serving as a local area bank. Punjab Becomes Seventh State To Sign Up For UDAY Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) is the financial package and the turnaround and revival package for electricity distribution companies of India (DISCOMs) initiated by the Government of India to support them overcome the financial turmoil they are in. + Punjab has become the seventh state to join the scheme. Therefore, it will be able to handle a debt of 20,838 crores and revive the power sector of the state. BHEL commissions second 270 MW thermal unit in Punjab BHEL has commissioned another 270 MW unit at Goindwal Sahibcoal-fired power project in Punjab, This comes after one month of the successful commissioning of a 270 MW thermal generating unit of coal-based power unit at the same site. + The unit has been commissioned at the 2x270 MW Goindwal Sahib coal-fired thermal power project of GVK Power and Infra Limited (GVKPIL), in Tarn Taran district, near Amritsar in Punjab Punjab Current Affairs - April 2016 Shan-E-Punjab Express Becomes the First Train Fitted with CCTV Surveillance Cameras Union Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu inaugurates fitment of CCTV in Shan-E-Punjab Express (Amritstar-New Delhi) through Video-Conferencing. CCTV Surveillance Cameras installation is a one more step towards improving security in Indian Trains. + The installation of surveillance systems was done through Ms/ A-Paul Instrument Company at an approximate cost of 36.71 lakh. The three day Curtain Raiser International Yoga Fest inaugurated by Shri Shripad Yesso Naik Introduction: Punjab & Haryana capital Chandigarh decided to host National Level celebration of International Yoga Day 4|Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.ComC affairs 7 " Cloud Current Affairs Statewise PDF Inaugurated by: Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) and Health & Family Welfare, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik Organised by: Ministry of AYUSH Secretary of AYUSH, Shri Ajit Sharan highlighted that Yoga Olympiad being organised by NCERT in view of the need to popularize Yoga among the youth + The AYUSH Minster released the Common Yoga Protocol DVD at the Festival Govt decides Chandigarh to host International Yoga day Prime Minister led First International Yoga day was observed on 21% June and observed world over by millions on the same day. * Now it is decided that Chandigarh the dual capital of Punjab and Haryana on June 21* of 2016 to host International Yoga day. Punjab CM Parkash Badal distributes health insurance cards & approves Rs 750 crore for road sector Government of Punjab to begin the process of issuing 303074 pre-active cashless Farmers Health Insurance Cards under Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat BimaYojna in the maiden phase of project. + This Scheme enable farmers and their families to get health cover up to Rs 50,000 for their treatment and compensation of Rs 5 Lakhs in case of death of the head of the family or any circumstances which may cause 100% disability to that person. This scheme comes from the government to safeguard farmers, there were many farmer's suicide from Maharashtra and other parts of the country. Punjab based Capital Local Area Bank — First small finance bank starts operations Punjab headquartered CAPITAL LOCAL AREA BANK introduced the nation’s first Small Finance bank “Capital Small Finance Bank Limited” and after getting the approval from Reserve bank of India. About Capital Small Finance Bank Limited: Branches: 10 (Currently) Managing Director: Sarvjit Singh Samra Headquarter: Punjab Union Government approves Rs. 9,005 Crore Investment for affordable housing in three states - Maharashtra, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir Union Government nods Rs.9,005 crore investment in reasonable housing of 73,205 houses in 3 States for Economically Weaker sections under Prime Minister's Awas Yojana + 3 States: Maharashtra, Punjab and J&K 5|Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Com+ Sanctioned by: Dr. Nandita Chatterjee, Secretary (HUPA) Committee: Inter Ministerial Central Screening & Monitoring Committee + The first affordable housing sanctions of these three States sanctioned under PMAY Punjab lokpal Justice J.S. Sekhon passes away Punjab lokpal and former Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge, Justice Jai Singh Sekhon passed away. + Sekhon, elder brother of Punjab cabinet minister Janmeja Singh Sekhon, had been fighting cancer for more than a year. AffairsCloud Important Page Links Current Affairs Sections Current Affairs Current Affairs 2016 Current Affairs Today Current Affairs PDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF Subject-Wise Question Sections > Reasoning Questions > Quantitative Aptitude Questions > English Questions > Computer Questions > Banking Awareness Questions Study Guide Sections General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS!!! Suggestions are welcomed; Contact us any time at Affairscloud@gmail.com & AffairsCloud1@gmail.com 61Pe Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2016 @ AffairsCloud.Com