August 2018

RAJASTHAN WB approves 2k cr for power reforms in Raj   World Bank (WB) has approved USD 250 million (approx Rs 1,717 crore) for second programmatic electricity distribution reform in Rajasthan. The reforms will help accomplish objectifies of Government of India’s ‘power for all’ campaign that aims to provide 24 hours electricity supply to each … Read more 08.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Police stations in State to don a new face   Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan signalled a sea change in police functioning by declaring that station houses will henceforth work more as welcoming public service delivery centres.   The Chief Minister said his government had a positive impact on law enforcement, crime investigation, and protection … Read more 07.07.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Nod to extra space at green buildings in Rajasthan   Rajasthan has already adopted the green building ranking system of Indian Green Building Congress and presently too, various incentives are being offered for the development of green buildings at the state.   The state government, in a bid to promote the development of green … Read more 07.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Cabinet nod for helping flood victims   The State government has announced a slew of measures to help the victims of the recent floods and stepped up efforts to mobilise funds for relief and reconstruction.   The Cabinet approved an immediate assistance of ₹10,000 for each of the families displaced by the floods. It … Read more 05-06.07.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rural women to produce goat milk under new govt scheme After camels and cows, Rajasthan government has decided to venture into the production of goat milk and its products. Under this project, goat milk, goat milk powder, cheese, flavoured milk and soap will be produced by rural women and soap will be produced by … Read more 05-06.07.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Suresh Prabhu to inaugurate rubber meet on Aug 30 at Kochi   Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, will inaugurate the fourth edition of the India Rubber Meet (IRM 2018) in Kochi on August 30. Jointly organised by the Rubber Board and the stakeholder associations in rubber and allied sectors, the two-day … Read more 04.08.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA President of India inaugurates ‘Festival of Democracy’ in Thiruvananthapuram   The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the ‘Festival of Democracy’ in Thiruvananthapuram on August 6, 2018 to mark the conclusion of the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Kerala legislative assembly.   Speaking on the occasion, the President said that politics, public … Read more 03.08.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala government made e-way bill mandatory   Kerala governmenthas made e-way bill mandatory for inter-State goods movements as it concerns at the loss of revenue over Rs. 400 crore. To implement it, the government has planned to set up 190 inspection squads. The collection of tax has increased the revenue income to Rs. 4,661 crore being … Read more 02.08.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Agri share goes down in GDP of state: study   The contribution of agriculture sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Rajasthan has come down from 28.93% in 2013 to 24.61% in 2017-18, revealed a report released by the Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society, a civil society organisation.   The … Read more 03.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 2,267 govt schools get five-star rating   A total of 2,267 government schools in Rajasthan have been given ‘5 star’ ranking based on their educational performance, cleanliness, enrolment and other parameters.   While hotels and consumer products are seen carrying fivestar ratings, government schools in the state will now be rated in a similar … Read more 02.08.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs