July 2019

KERALA Safety corridor project to be completed by October 1   The safety corridor project that aims to develop the Pilathara-Pappinissery road under the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) into an accident-free highway will be completed by October 1. The ₹1.84-crore project, being implemented by the Kerala Road Safety Authority, was prepared on the basis of a … Read more 25.07.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Groundwater in Rajasthan fell by 62.70%, reveals study   ð  With the PHED digging up more tube wells in the city, serious concerns are being raised about the level of groundwater. ð  As per a decadal average study conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) on 928 stations in the state, Rajasthan is facing a … Read more 25.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA New classification for Ayurveda centres   Holidayers coming to Kerala for rejuvenation therapy and wellness-based Ayurveda can look for better quality and standardised services with Kerala Tourism’s new classification scheme in place for Ayurveda centres.   Henceforth, all classified units will have to append the term “Kerala Tourism Ayurveda Centre’ to the name of … Read more 24.07.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN UPSC pre-qualifiers to get free hostel, food   Students qualifying the preliminary round of the Union Public Service Commission exam can now get free hostel, food, study material, coaching and library facilities as per a recent circular issued by the Rajasthan institute of cooperative education and management (RICEM). RICEM is a training institution promoted … Read more 24.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA Soon, fish market info to go online   In a major initiative that would be beneficial to fish farmers, consumers, traders and processors in the country, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a research project for developing an online platform to facilitate effective fish marketing systems. The project aims to develop a fish market information … Read more 23.07.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Makrana Marble used for Taj Mahal is now ‘Global Heritage Stone Resource’   Marble from Makrana in Rajasthan is now Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR), as confirmed by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), an international non-governmental organisation devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology.   The GHSR designation … Read more 23.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA Panel to seek opinion on reservation norms   The commission constituted by the State government for identifying the economically weaker sections among non-reserved communities is gearing up to elicit the views of stakeholders as well as those who have opted to remain casteless, transgenders and other similar groups.   Opinions and suggestions of all … Read more 21-22.07.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government has launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme   The Rajasthan governmenthas launched Student Police Cadet (SPC) scheme, a Police training program, for class 8 and 9 students . The training aims to curb rising adolescent delinquency and strengthen teenagers mentally and physically. Also, it aims to make the students aware of basic laws and legal procedures. All aspects of … Read more 21-22.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA   ·         $250-mn ADB loan to rebuild Kerala ð  Close on the heels of the $250 million Development Policy Loan from the World Bank for the Rebuild Kerala Initiative (RKI), decks are being cleared for securing a $250 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).   ð  The Water Resources Department is also putting pressure … Read more 20.07.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·         Rajasthan govt launched Udyog Mitra Portal for online registration of new MSMEs ð  In a bid to encourage new businesses to flourish in Rajasthan, the state government launched a new ‘Udyog Mitra’ portal for online registration of new enterprises in state. The main objective of the portal is to ensure that new business … Read more 20.07.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs