Nov 2018

KERALA KSUM plans to mobilise Rs 500 cr for startups by 2020   The state through its Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) plans to create an ‘investor pool’ and angel network for startups, and plans to mobilise an Angel fund of Rs 500 crore by 2020.   Though the state expects to mobilise Rs 500 crore for startups … Read more 12.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Nimbarka sect   The Nimarkar sect is also called Dvaitmat, Parashuram ji sect and Sanakadi (sanak) sect.   Nimbarkacharya gave rise to the principles of Dvaitadvaita (bhedabhed) sect and denied Shankaracharya’s advaitadvaitavad.     One of the principal sect of the Vaishnava sect is Acharya Nimbarka. The principal seat of this is located … Read more 14.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA   Ernakulam region to tone up milk production   The Kunnukara milk cooperative in Chengamanad lost 38 cows, 17 heifers and one buffalo that belonged to their pouring farmers. This was apart from eight cowsheds that were completely washed away and the damage to property and equipment their two collection centres suffered.   Another … Read more 09.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage : BLOCK PRINTING   Close to Jaipur is the small township of Sanganer, the name synonymous today with the finest block printed cottons. Some of the ‘Sanganeri chipas’ have moved to Jaipur and their colourful printed creations are widely available. Block printing is a finely developed art in other parts of Rajasthan … Read more 02.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Culture : Laldas ji sect   The founder of this sect was Saint Laldas Ji, a descendant of Mev cast in Alwar. who born in Dhauli Dhub village.   The main basis of this sect were- Hindu Muslim unity, establishing a righteous character, attainment of morality, opposing stereotypes, pure code of conduct. … Read more 13.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Kochi: Rs 44 crore central aid for dairy   The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (MILMA)) Ernakulam region will pay additional Re 1 per litre of milk from December 1 in an effort to support hundreds of dairy farmers who suffered big losses in the floods.   Providing Re 1 extra per litre, … Read more 22.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala brings down IMR to 10 again   As per the recent figures on Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), released by the Union health ministry, Keralahas become the best performing state by bringing down the IMR to 10. Kerala had IMR at 12, a figure that remained constant for five years before 2016. But, as per the statistics for … Read more 02.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Now, a PR blitz to save waste to energy project   As the state government finds it hard to get on with its ambitious waste to energy (WTE) plants, KSIDC, the nodal agency for selection of private partner for implementing the project, is embarking on a massive public relation (PR) campaign to quell the … Read more 16.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Braille-enabled EVMs, voter slips for the first time in Rajasthan   For the first time in Rajasthan, at all the polling stations across the state, braille-enabled Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used for visually impaired people. Voter slips in braille script too would be provided to all the visually impaired voters during the … Read more 06.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Flower business blooms in Rajasthan despite low production   Palaces and the rich heritage of Rajasthan, has made the state a hub for destination weddings and parties. This has led to a boom in the flower business in the state, even after a low production. There is a huge demand for flowers in the state and … Read more 03-04.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs