February 2019

KERALA ·         Kerala Tourism scales new heights ð  Setting a new benchmark on social media platforms, the number of followers on the official Facebook page of Kerala Tourism has gone up to over two million, propelling it to the top position among the portals of Tourism Departments in the country. ð  The Kerala Tourism Facebook page played … Read more 05.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Now, defence classes in Rajasthan schools   Rajasthan Sainik Kalyan Board has decided to coordinate with the state education department to hold defence classes in schools to encourage students to join the Indian armed forces.   The classes are likely to be half-an-hour long daily in government schools. The board claims they are working on making a … Read more 05.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala State sets up Price Monitoring and Research Unit   Kerala has become the first State to set up a Price Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU).This unit will track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices under the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO). The move comes more than five years after the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority … Read more 03-04.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Global Stonemart 2019   Stonemart is the largest exhibition of stone industry in the country organized by Centre for Development of Stones, FICCI and RIICO. This year seven countries like Turkey, China, Italy, Brazil, Iran, Spain and Taiwan and 16 states from India are participating the event.   Rajasthan Mineral Policy was released in … Read more 03-04.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA KMRL launched Data Innovation Challenge   With a view to improving the first and the last-mile connectivity to Kochi metro in the city,a competition titled “Data Innovation Challenge” was launched in Kochi, Kerala. The challenge seeks innovative solutions and visualizations on the connectivity network. The contest was launched by Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL)in collaboration with WRI India … Read more 02.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN New mustard seed hub in Rajasthan to boost production   A new mustard seedhub has been opened in Rajasthan to increase mustard production in the state, which is the leading producer of mustard in the country.   The step has been taken under the scheme of the Central government to improve the production of edible oil in … Read more 02.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA PM inaugurated Kochi refinery   PM Narendra Modi inaugurated an integrated refinery expansion complex of the public sector Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) at the Kochi Refinery, Kerala. Petrochemical complex, BPCL Kochi refinery is a Make in India initiative. It is aimed at reducing dependence on imports.   It is the largest public sector refinery in … Read more 01.02.19 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 42% swine flu deaths in India are from Rajasthan: Report   Rajasthan is leading in swine flu deaths across the country. The state is one of the worst-affected states due to swine flu as 42% deaths reported in the country happened in the state. According to Centre’s report, till January 27, there are 4,571 cases and 169 … Read more 01.02.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs