August 2019

KERALA ·         Govt. nod for ₹951 cr. WB-aided projects   ð  In a major step towards the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, the government has given the nod for ₹951.60 crore projects of five departments, including relaying of 819 km of PWD roads and 601.94 km of roads under the Local Self-Government Department, with World Bank assistance. … Read more 22.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to acquire land for northern corridor of Ring Road   The state government will soon start the process to acquire land for northern corridor of the Ring Road that will connect the Jaipur-Agra National Highway with the Jaipur-Delhi National Highway.   The length of the northern corridor will be 44-km and the NHAI will construct … Read more 20.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA Entire Kerala in Zone 3 of hazard map   During monsoon, landslides, mudslips and flood hit hilly regions of Kerala while roaring seas will throw life in the coastal areas out of gear. With this, the perception that Kerala is a totally safe zone seems to be a fable. However, there are comparatively safer places across the … Read more 13.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan passes lynching, honour killing bills   The Rajasthan assembly passed a bill against mob lynching and another one against honour killings.   The Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 provides for life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh to convicts in cases of mob lynching involving the victim’s death.   The … Read more 06.08.19 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 Real-time hub of all health info soon   As part of a national initiative, the State Health Department will soon move into a new real-time Health Management Information System (HMIS) portal on an Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), a repository of nationwide health data and information . A communicable diseases daily reporting system, Integrated … Read more 06.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KERALA ·         Gokulam Kerala FC wins Durand Cup   ð  In football, Gokulam Kerala FC won the 129th Durand Cup, defeating heavyweights Mohun Bagan 2-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.   ð  At half time, Gokulam Kerala was leading 1-nil. Gokulam captain Marcus Joseph scored both the goals.   ð  It was a … Read more 25-26.08.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary likely to be made tiger reserve   The state government will soon send a proposal to National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for developing Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary (RVS) in Bundi as a tiger reserve.   The state has three tiger reserves, home to 85 big cats, with the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) … Read more 01.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government to add more water bodies to boost fisheries   The government plans to give a big boost to fisheries in the state. Rajasthan has not been able to exploit its potential in fisheries. The government plans to bring about 1 lakh more hectares of water bodies under fisheries by 2022.   According to the government data … Read more 13.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Tiger reserves slip on ratings   Pointing out at lacunae in the management of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have expressed concern over the rapid increase in tourist numbers in Ranthambore, hunting of wild animals in Sariska, and mining activities at … Read more 07.08.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs