Nov 2018

KERALA Kerala govt sanctions Rs 5.04 crore for KLGDSP project   The state government has sanctioned Rs 5.04 crore from development fund of local bodies to clear project bills of Kerala local government service delivery project. A few local bodies have completed projects under KLGDSP by March 31, 2018, using world bank assistance, but the … Read more 03-04.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA State’s flood tax on booze mops up Rs 310 crore in 100 days   Even though the state government’s calculations regarding the Nava Kerala Lottery fell flat, its move to raise funds for the post-flood rebuilding efforts by hiking the excise duty on IMFL proved to be a big success.   While the government hoped to … Read more 30.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Percentage of young voters in Rajasthan below national average   The percentage of voters belonging to the age group of 18-19 in Rajasthan is just 2.58 per cent of the total population, way below the national average of 4.22 per cent.   The total population of people belonging to the age group 18-19 is 32,42,874. Out of this, … Read more 07.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN     Fairs in News : Pushkar Fair   Pushkar Fair is one of the most famous and oldest fairs in India where the visitors can witness myriads of the color of Indian culture. The fair, famously known as ‘Pushkar Mela,’ is primarily celebrated to glorify the Kartik Purnima Festival, which takes place during … Read more 21.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Spice Route project set to get fresh impetus   A four-year-old project to develop a Spice Route-themed tourism initiative, centred around the ancient port of Muziris, has got a fresh impetus with the visit of regional Unesco director Eric Falt.   This will be one of the three projects for which the UN body … Read more 27.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Nilackal set to grow into a township   Nilackal, the new base camp of Sabarimala, is set to grow into a township soon. According to the Travancore devaswom board (TDB) officials, the move to shift the base camp from Pamba to Nilackal has been a huge success and a “positive step”.   To transfer Nilackal as the base … Read more 15.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Bhavai Dance   This artistic form of dance is believed to be originated in the neighboring state Gujarat and was soon picked up and adapted by the local tribal men and women and gave it a distinctive Rajasthani essence. This traditional folk dance, performed by the womens of the Jat, … Read more 26.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala government reserves 4% jobs for the disabled in aided educational institutions   The government has issued orders for ensuring 4% job reservation in all aided educational institutions for the persons with disabilities.   As per the orders issued on the basis of Disabilities Act, 2016, 4% of the total vacancies in all the … Read more 13.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN RERA seeks state nod to make registration mandatory To control the unregulated property dealers’ functioning, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Rajasthan has sent a proposal to the state government seeking permission to make RERA registration mandatory. The proposal has been mooted to bring more transparency and professionalism in the sector. As per the RERA Act, to safeguard interests of consumers, registration … Read more 09.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan among top 6 states to cross 3,000 dengue cases   Rajasthan has joined the club of six states that have reported more than 3,000 dengue cases in 2018 so far. In October till now, more than 200 persons have been diagnosed with dengue. Most of the cases of dengue are being reported from Jaipur. In the … Read more 05.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs