Dec 2018

KERALA ·        Police nod for transgenders to visit Sabarimala ð  The Kerala Police have sanctioned the travel of four transgender pilgrims to Sabarimala whose controversial detention by law enforcers at Erumely on Sunday had played out in real-time on Facebook live and grabbed significant attention on social media. ð  In their widely-circulated online narrative, the transgender pilgrims … Read more 13.12.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Bikaner state set up first legislative assembly   Before the Rajasthan legislative assembly came into existence in 1952 in independent India, erstwhile Bikaner state had the first functioning legislative assembly, which was set up in 1913. Maharaja Ganga Singh announced the parliamentary form of government in 1911 to mark the 25th anniversary of his rule. It was among … Read more 13.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA 4th edition of Kochi-Muziris biennale inaugurated   Fourth edition of Kochi-Muziris biennale was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister at Parade Ground in Fort Kochi, Kerala. The Biennale was curated by Anita Dube and become the first Biennale in world in which participation of women accounts for half of the participating artists. The 108-day long … Read more 12.12.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 41% choose NOTA, number dips since last assembly polls in Rajasthan There were only 1.41 per cent who voted for NOTA this time while in last assembly elections there were 1.93 per cent voters who chose the option. Among 3,12,800 postal ballots received, only 0.8 per cent (2,622) went for NOTA. However,  more than … Read more 12.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA International Film Festival of Kerala concluded: List of Awards   Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presented awards during the 23rd  International  Film Festival of Kerala held at Nishagandhi Auditorium, Kanakakunnu, Kerala. The event organized successfully after the state witnessed one of the biggest natural calamities.         The Golden Crow Pheasant Award (Suvarna … Read more 11.12.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Elections, 2018     Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Election, 2018 was held on 7 December 2018 in a single phase.   Rajasthan has a unicameral legislature and thus has only one housecalled Vidhan Sabha or Legislative Assembly, located in Jaipur, the state capital.   The current strength of Rajasthan Assembly is 200 … Read more 11.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA New software for building permits soon   The State government has initiated steps to roll out a new software for issuing building permits in municipal Corporations as part of the Centre’s ‘ease of doing business’ action plan.   The new software, IBPMS, had been developed by the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation.   Once the new … Read more 09-10.12.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 255 wellness centres a big boost for healthcare in Rajasthan   The state has made operational 255 health and wellness centres (HWC) under Ayushman Bharat. The state has not adopted Ayushman Bharat’s insurance component yet but it has adopted its provision of developing health centres as HWCs to provide improved healthcare facilities in the state.   Among 255 … Read more 09-10.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA State seeks a stake in capital’s airport   Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the State government should have a stake in the running of the Thiruvananthapuram airport in the wake of the Central government’s decision to privatise it, given the State dispensation’s experience in managing airports.   “Kannur international airport is the … Read more 08.12.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Govt okays water supply through pipeline to scarcity-hit areas   The state government has given work orders to the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) to provide water through pipelines in Kho Nagoriyan, Jamdoli and Amber region which are facing an acute water crisis. The project will cost more than Rs 100 crore. Residents of Kho Nagoriyan … Read more 08.12.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs