February 2019

KERALA Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons Inaugurated ‘Eco Circuit’ Project in Kerala    J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourisminaugurated the project ‘Development of Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ under the Swadesh Darshan scheme of Ministry of Tourism at Vagamon, Kerala.   This Eco Circuit project was sanctioned in December 2015 for Rs. 76.55 crores. Major works … Read more 22.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Jaipur to be awarded Open Defecation Free ++   The efforts made by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) are finally giving fruitful results as Jaipur city will soon be awarded with the certificate of Open Defecation Free ++ (ODF ++).   As per JMC officials, very soon the official declaration will be made and Jaipur will be given the … Read more 22.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

KERALA Ernakulam gets national award for reviving water sources   Ernakulam district has grabbed the second position among south Indian states in central government’s National Water Award 2018 for rehabilitation and revival of water sources.   Madurai got the first place in the category which included districts from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Pondicherry and … Read more 21.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government schools to stop vocational training   Rajasthan government recently issued a circular to put a full stop to the vocational training that is being provided in government schools. Vocational training was started by the former government in 905 schools for students studying from classes IX to XII.   The aim of this training was to enable students to … Read more 21.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala police induct first ever robot into their force   Four months ago, the state police department created history by bringing in a humanoid robot to inaugurate their prestigious annual cyber security conference, Cocon. It now turns out that the feat was not just aimed at inspiring awe.   The robot, named KP-Bot, will manage the … Read more 20.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN International Annual Desert Festival’ begins in Jaisalmer   The 40th International Annual Desert Festival kicked-off in Jaisalmer with thousands of tourists participating in the colourful event.   The three-day festival, which exhibits rich cultural heritage of the desert state, commenced with a colourful procession from Gadsisar lake fort.   It will have interesting events … Read more 20.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Smart City project: E-autos and e-rickshaws to be launched   E-autos and e-rickshaws, which shall be launched in city under Smart City project, will enable shared auto scheme and will be equipped with GPS tracking and printed bill facility. Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL) has invited tenders for procurement of 15 e-autos and 15 e-rickshaws as … Read more 19.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Indian Air Force to display firepower in Pokharan, Rajasthan   Indian Air Forceis set to demonstrate its full combat and fire capabilities during ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti-2019’ in the Pokharan firing range close to Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan today. Akash missile firing, gun firing from Advanced Light Helicopter and MiG 29’s air-to-ground role will be … Read more 19.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Dhanya became the First woman to climb Keralas Agasthyarkoodam peak   Bureaucrat Dhanya Sanal K. became the first woman to climb Agasthyarkoodam peak in Kerala. There was an unofficial ban for women to trek the peak which was swept aside by Kerala High Court. Agasthyarkoodam peak is a 1868 metre high mountain peak within Neyyar … Read more 17-18.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government seeks feedback on tourism policy by February 20   In its bid to expedite the process of rolling out a new tourism policy, the state tourism department has sought stakeholders’ feedback and inputs by February 20.   Six working groups have already been formed covering various areas where initiatives can be taken to improve … Read more 17-18.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs