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KERALA Storage in dams touches 60% The heavy rains in August have increased the water level of hydel dams in the state to 59.39%. On August 1, the dams had storage of only 20.01% — the reservoirs recorded a 66% increase in water level in just one month. The water level in Idukki damtoo … Read more 31.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs
KERALA Indian Navy signs MoU with IMD at Naval base, Kerla Indian Navy (IN) signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India Meteorological Department (IMD) at naval Base in Kochi, Kerala. The MoU aims to handle the Cyclone Detection radar (CDR) building by IMD to the IN. The CDR building was constructed during1983–86 within the naval Base having associated with S-band Cyclone Detection radar that … Read more 30.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Jhalawar district bags first prize in population check Jhalawar district has set an example for the state in population control. The district has won the prize for being best in population controlfollowed by Baran and Kota at an annual function on population stabilisation. The health department is targeting to achieve total fertility rate at 2.1 … Read more 31.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN MSME Act: Rajasthan woos Karnataka investors As part of a CII’s North India business delegation, Rajasthan made a strong pitch for investment by showcasing its new MSME Act on a roadshow in Karnataka. The MSME Act allows companies to set up their units without prior approvals and clearances for three years. The reform initiative has found huge … Read more 30.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN · Barmer’s per capita income has risen by 650% in 10 years ð 10 years ago, Barmer made a tryst with its destiny as its desert terrain started gushing out crude oil. In the decade-long journey, it has not only changed the fortunes of the region, but also contributed immensely to the country’s energy security. … Read more 29.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
KERALA · Health sector needs enhanced allocation’ ð The health minister said currently less than three per cent of the GDP is being allocated for the health sector. “As per the international norms this must shoot up to 15 to 30% of the GDP. In India we must aim at the share of the … Read more 29.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs
KERALA Polyvinyl chloride flex boards banned by Kerala The use of flex made out of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), commonly used for publicity material that can cause immense health and environmental issues, has been banned by the state government. The local self-government department issued an order in this regard in which all the rules and steps to be taken … Read more 28.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN 5,000 farmers apply for old-age pension scheme The state government has started registering farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY), an old-age pension scheme for all land holding small and marginal farmers (SMFs), through E-mitra. So far, 5,000 farmers have registered themselves under the scheme. The registrations are being conducted through e-mitra centres in … Read more 28.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs
KERALA Kerala gets Rs 81 crore CAMPA fund to increase forest cover The state forest department has received Rs 81.59 crore from the Centre for increasing green cover through compensatory afforestation. The allocation for Kerala, however, turned out to be very low when compared to that of various other states, including Odisha (Rs 5,933.98 cr), … Read more 27.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Udaipur girl second from state to cross English Channel GAURVI Singhvi, a girl from Udaipur, has become the second Rajasthani to cross the English Channel on August 23, according to the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation (CS&PF), one of the two organisations that ratify crossings. The first Rajasthani to achieve this feat, … Read more 27.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs