April 2019

KERALA NIRF rankings make Kerala students proud   The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), formulated by the department of Human Resource Development recently released the list of top colleges from across the country for the year 2019. Judged on parameters such as teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcome, outreach and inclusivity … Read more 16.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Incentive scheme for rubber farmers   With a view to raising the domestic production of rubber to its maximum capacity of nine lakh tonnes, the Rubber Board will soon come up with a new and improved incentive scheme for farmers to enable replanting and new planting of the crop.   The current drop in … Read more 19.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA KAU IPR Cell Won The National IP Award 2019 Intellectual Property Rights Cell (IPR Cell) of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) The award comprises of INR 1 lakh, citation and memento. About World IP Day World IP Day is observed on April 26. The award constituted by the Indian Intellectual Property Office under the Union … Read more 12.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA cVigil app receives over 64,000 plaints from Kerala   Kerala fared much higher than the national average in the number of complaints received and the number of such complaints rectified, through the mobile application cVigil, launched by the election commission for the to report model code of conduct (MCC) violations. While the state figure stands at 92%, the … Read more 13.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Two new birds spotted in Kerala Aralam sanctuary   The 19th edition of the bird survey in Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary spotted two new species of birds – Woolly-necked Stork(Karuvarakkuru) and White-bellied Drongo (Kakkarajan) – both dry land species. A total of 152 species were spotted in the three-day survey.   National parks in Kerala are, Eravikulam National … Read more 06.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL Singapore Changi airport got world’s tallest 131-ft indoor waterfall   The world’s tallest indoor waterfall, 131-foot-tall, opened for the general public at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. The waterfall is housed inside a dome-shaped complex which has gardens growing over four storeys, more than 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and a movie theatre. The structure … Read more 25.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Mourning or grief rituals   Baikundi – The dead person is taken on the wood Bier, which is called Baikundi. The Funeral fire is given by the eldest son or near brother, which is called Lupa.   Bakhair or Uchaal   Dandot   Aadheta – The direction of Baikundhi  is changed at the crossroads … Read more 01.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Tunic (Angrakhi)   Tunic: It was called an Angrakshi till the Guptas period.   The Apbransha form of Angrakshak is called Angrakhi.   The rural people wear white tunics, it is also called bugtari in the rural language.   The tunic with Enamel creeper was very popular in Rajasthan.   There … Read more 03.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL World Heritage Day 2019: 18 April   World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on April 18.   The day is also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites.   The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage, monuments and their relevance.   The theme for 2019 … Read more 18.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Irrigation dept. set for major revamp   The Irrigation Department is set to undergo a major revamp based on the realisation that the presence of 44 rivers can no more be a guarantee for future water security.   The department is to be ‘rebuilt’ in line with the concept of Integrated Water Resources Management … Read more 21-22.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs