Nov 2018

KERALA Kerala government for biometric authentication of social welfare pension process   The state government’s proposed verification process of welfare pension beneficiaries will be based on biometric authentication.   The verification process of around 42 lakh beneficiaries of social welfare pension in the state will be done using tablets enabled with Aadhar authentication facility through … Read more 06.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Munambom model to be replicated in state The fisher folk has been managing the day-to-day functioning of the Munambom fisheries harbour for the past one year. After this participatory mode of operations turned Munambom into a professional harbour, the fisheries department has issued a circular to replicate the model across the state.   The first fisherfolk-managed harbour in the state … Read more 29.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage :Phad Paintings   The folk style of Rajasthan’s paintings is divided into two styles. Phads and Pichwais.   Phad paintings are in the form of a scroll painted on a big canvas. These are made on cloth or walls and most popularly depict the story of the local hero-gods – Pabuji & Devnarayanji. … Read more 10-11.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 10 years on, Gurjar quota issue remains unsolved Reservation is being granted by the governments in power. Rajasthan, currently, has some 50 per cent reservation that includes 21 per cent for OBCs, 16 per cent for SCs and 12 per cent for STs and 1 per cent for MBC. Despite violent agitations, long drawn … Read more 20.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA MoU signed for Airbus innovation centre   Under the MoU, an Innovation Centre will be set up in Thiruvananthapuram, which will be the nodal body for planning and executing all the activities to help startups. Airbus BizLab will provide support and mentoring for startups in Kerala and conduct regular workshops and discussions with experts … Read more 20.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Swasth Bharat Yatra to reach Jaipur in December   Swasth Bharat Yatra, a Pan-India cyclothon and an outreach of Centre’s ‘Eat Right India’ movement, will reach Jaipur in December for spreading the message of healthy lifestyle. Health officials are making preparations for the Yatra.   After traversing through various cities and towns of … Read more 17-18.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Plans on anvil to bring private buses on a single platform   With the number of private buses declining in the city, Kochi Metro officials and transport experts have come up with a plan for aggregating private-owned buses on one platform.   According to transport experts, the thumb rule is to have 100 buses … Read more 19.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN GSI to use NASA-developed tech to locate minerals in Rajasthan   The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is going to use ultra-modern remote-sensing technology developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the first time in India to map surface mineralogy.   An MoU was signed with Geoscience Australia as a part … Read more 29.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA KAL to launch e-vehicles for commercial purposes   Electric vehicle (e-vehicle) manufacturing programme of Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL) has got a fillip with the state government approving KAL’s draft e-vehicle policy last month. As part of the policy, the public sector company will roll out e-vehicle with freezer for fish vendors, e-vehicle pantry set for street food … Read more 05.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA Police launches toll-free number for senior citizens   The Thiruvananthapuram city police launched a 24-hour toll free number for senior citizens – 180059911111.   Senior citizens can call on the number for giving any complaints and even for seeking emergency helps like medical aid. The calls will be received at police control room and … Read more 23.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs