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KERALA Kerela to set up cooperative society for transgender persons The state government will soon set up a cooperative society for the transgender community. Trans Welfare Co-operative Society would be the first such cooperative society for the community. This pioneering venture is aimed at elevating the status of this community by helping them become self-employed and independent. … Read more 29.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA 10% more Plus One seats in six districts The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 10% increase in Plus One seats in all government and aided higher secondary schools in six districts in northern The fillip to schooling is expected to benefit students in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod districts. … Read more 14.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA The smallest sea cucumber in India The Vizhinjam Bay, a busy fishing ground noted for its biodiversity-rich marine ecosystem, is home to the smallest sea cucumber in India, scientists have reported. The animal, which grows to a size of just 2 cm, is named Thyonina bijui, after Biju Kumar. The news about … Read more 09.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthans govt reserves 15% seats for NRIs in new medical colleges The state government has reserved 15% MBBS seats in five new medical colleges for NRIs. The decision has been taken to strengthen financial condition of the five new medical colleges, which will be run by Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RMES). These five … Read more 21.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN After cows, good days for bulls: Nandi Shala in each district soon The cows had it and now it is the turn of the stray bulls in Rajasthan to enjoy proper upkeep, regular supply of fodder and a shelter of their own. The government will provide 70% of the funds required to … Read more 09.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Interlinking of rivers project gets clearance by water panel The Central Water Commission (CWC) has given hydrological clearance to Rajasthan’s first interlinking of rivers project called Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). ERCP aims to provide drinking water to 40% of state population through interlinking of rivers. It proposes to provide drinking water … Read more 19.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
KERALA Veggie exports from State hit The export of fruits and vegetables to West Asia through the three airports in the State has come to a standstill with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain banning perishables of “Kerala origin” following the Nipah outbreak. Tonnes of fruits and vegetables that reached these countries on … Read more 05.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Chambal’s receding water level threatening aquatic life The river currently has several endangered species, including 1,600 gharials, 600 crocodiles and 70 dolphins. Forest officials said water levels have fallen up to two feet in some areas, threatening habitat of the highly endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). The crisis has forced the National Chambal Sanctuary officials in Uttar … Read more 30.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN NTCA approves relocation of two tigresses to Mukundra With the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) giving its in-principle approval, all hurdles have been cleared for the relocating of two tigresses to the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR). The lone tiger at (MHTR) is now expected to have tigress from the Ranthambore Tiger … Read more 27.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Govt may launch scheme to provide cost-effective power The Rajasthan government is likely to initiate ‘Kusum Yojna’ to install solar water pumps from next month, with an aim to raise income and provide cost-effective electricity to the farmers. “The Kusum Yojna is likely to start from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from next … Read more 12.06.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs