April 2019

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

RAJASTHAN Kekri block of Ajmer ranks No. 1 on health performance   Ajmer’s Kekri block has secured first place among all the blocks in the state, for best implementation of national and state health programmes and for improved health indicators. No block from Jaipur has managed to book a place in first 10 positions. Amber of Jaipur … Read more 06.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan cops to launch ‘Friends of Police’ drive   In a bid to improve law and order situation of the state and local intelligence, the Rajasthan police will launch a new initiative as part of community policing. Just like Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan police will be soon launching a unique model of policing called ‘Friends … Read more 05.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

KERALA e-learning solutions for Hridyam   When the Health Department and the National Health Mission launched Hridyam in 2017, the State’s initiative for the early diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart diseases (CHD) in newborns and infants, one of the primary challenges was the lack of experienced paediatric cardiologists or even cardiologists who could give … Read more 05.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA New light: Scribe system for blind students to go   As the Union ministry of human resources development is scheduled to replace the present system of scribes for the visually- impaired candidates for  public examinations, the state will have to make structural adjustments for the new system. The scribe system will be replaced with … Read more 04.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Costumes : Juma   By the latter part of the 17th century, Chalky Juma was Court dress which was called Kachotia Juma, Round Juma was introduced by King Akbar.   The bodice was worn on the juma and the bottom which came up to the knees.   But later, its length increased so … Read more 04.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

KERALA Kochi: Prior permission must for DJ parties   The Kochi City Police has made it mandatory for organisers of DJ parties and establishments providing space for such events to obtain prior permission from the office of the city police commissioner. The directive was issued in the wake of rising complaints of drug abuse during … Read more 03.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) 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

KERALA Kerala is home to two new plant species   A small ironwood tree that bears clumps of white flowers on its stalks, and a new species of wild fern are the latest additions to Kerala’s flora.   Currently, the plant is known only from within the Mathikettan Shola National Park and its immediate environs. … Read more 02.04.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan defers closure of Gang Canal for repair   The Rajasthan Government has deferred the closure of the Gang Canal for carrying out repair works due to the lack of funds.   The move also ensures the supply of tonnes of fresh vegetables that were transported from Sriganganagar to Abohar and Fazilka.   Notably, … Read more 02.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs