February 2019

KERALA State to cut jet fuel tax to 5% for domestic airlines   Conceding to the demand of the opposition, finance minister T M Thomas Isaac on Wednesday, announced reduction in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) tax for domestic airlines in three airports—Karipur, Cochin and Trivandrum—from 28.75% to 5%. Isaac said the cut in ATF tax would lead to … Read more 10-11.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Audit report of government employees likely   The proposed new Social Accountability Act on the anvil envisages community audit report card of the government servants on their efficiency on the timely delivery of services.   The provisions guaranteed delivery of Public Services Act 2011 and citizens charter 2014 will be incorporated in the present act with more stringent provisions … Read more 10-11.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala to get advanced virology institute   Kerala’s concern over the lack of facilities for testing and doing research on viruses will no longer be a problem as the phase-I of the institute of advanced virology (IAV) will be inaugurated by the chief minister   The institute – which has come up at Bio … Read more 09.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN State govt plans to set up student rights commission   The Rajasthan government is planning to set up a commission to look into the grievances of students in universities and colleges in the state.   The proposed commission will adjudicate on violations of fundamental provisions of the Students Rights Act, which proposes to provide … Read more 09.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Metro stations to get breastfeeding pods   Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) has decided to set up breastfeeding pods at four Metro stations. The room, a 4×4 feet in size, will be installed at Aluva, Edappally, Lissie and MG Road Metro stations, where nursing mothers can comfortably feed their children while waiting for trains. There will be a … Read more 08.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Health dept plans to restart drive to stabilise rising population   The health department plans to restart Janmangal Karyakram (JMK), a programme to stabilise increasing population, in the state.   Under JMK, a couple of a village (husband and wife) is selected as Janmangal couple , who interact with the other married couples of … Read more 08.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Pilot project to address disability among tribes   A project for disability management among tribespeople will be piloted at the Vithura grama panchayat in the district as part of the Scheduled Tribes Development Department’s Comprehensive Tribal Development programme.   Persons with disabilities face innumerable challenges, including discrimination and limited access to education, health care, … Read more 07.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan govt launches ‘Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal’   Rajasthan School Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasara  launched ‘Rajiv Gandhi Career Portal’ for students from classes 9 to 12.   The portal aims to provide career guidance with information on entrance examinations, scholarships and employment-oriented courses.   It is a big step of the government towards providing employment-oriented … Read more 07.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA ₹5,000-crore special package for Idukki   Isaac said the government hoped to raise a consolidated amount of ₹1,500 crore this fiscal to resurrect Idukki’s economy. The State would channelise the funds to boost production of tea, pepper, cardamom, value-added fruit, livestock, poultry and dairy products. The government would divert some funds to rehabilitate people … Read more 06.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Khatipura to be developed as satellite station soon   The rail budget for 2019-20 has paved way for Khatipura railway station which would be developed as sub-urban railway station. This is going to be a major boon to decongest the Gandhi Nagar and Jaipur junction railway station. Apart from this, rail budget has also made provision … Read more 06.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs