nov 2019

KERALA Kerala Tourism looks to East Asia Giving a push to its East Asia initiatives, Kerala Tourism showcased a wide spectrum of products and services in thriving markets of China, Singapore and Japan this month, in renewed efforts to raise the profile of the state as a must-visit destination and ensure its brand visibility. As … Read more 19.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala: Rs 23 crore for improving facilities at MCHs   Health department has sanctioned Rs 23 crore for developing six government medical college hospitals in the state. A stroke centre will be set up at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital.   Rs 5.5 crore has been sanctioned for Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, Rs 5 crore for … Read more 17-18.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan to open 167 English schools from July 2020   The Rajasthan government has decided to open 167 English medium schools in an equal number of blocks from July 2020.   This year, the government had opened 33 English medium schools in each district headquarters. The schools were opened to celebrate the 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi … Read more 17-18.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Traffic cops seek nod for AI cameras for better management   The city traffic police have sought a nod for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cameras that can capture in one shot over 11 offences including driving without helmet, wrong-side driving, high-beam violation etc.   According to traffic police, a comprehensive survey of Jaipur’s major streets revealed that … Read more 16.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA Niti Aayog lauds Kerala’s eHealth project   Niti Aayog, the policy maker of the Centre, has lauded the state’s initiative in executing eHealth programme in the health sector. The minister said Kerala is the only state in the country where the data base (health record) of 2.58 crore people has been collected and stored … Read more 16.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala Startup Mission ties up with German incubator   The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has tied up with leading German incubator Mainstage, facilitating the state’s nascent firms to gain smoother access to the European market.   The agreement facilitates Kerala’s startups to incubate at Mainstage and, in the process, get introduced to companies in Germany and other … Read more 15.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Habitats of Great Indian Bustards to be declared as conservation reserves   Seeking to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, the Union environment ministry has decided to declare their habitats as conservation reserves and asked power companies to consider placing high voltage lines under the ground as the birds have died after coming in contact with … Read more 15.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA Kerala University seeks C-DAC help for software evaluation   Kerala University on Monday formally requested C-DAC to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the varsity’s controversial e-governance software. KU made the request to the C-DAC’s Thiruvananthapuram facility, following the syndicate’s decision the other day.   The university has solicited the service of C-DAC. The detailed requirements of the varsity would … Read more 14.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Museum to be set up at Rajasthan police headquarters   A museum depicting the history, antique documents and old uniforms of Rajasthan police will come up at the Police Headquarters (PHQ).   Apart from uniforms that changed over the years, different weapons from all districts will be brought to Jaipur for display at the museum.   The Rajasthan police was … Read more 14.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA Water for Change project in four selected cities of India   City based Centre for Water Resources and Management (CWRDM) will conduct one-day project launching workshop on Water For Change-integrative and fit for purpose water sensitive design framework for fast growing livable cities at Hotel Malabar Palace.   The workshop is being organised as … Read more 13.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs