nov 2019

KERALA After Kerala, schools in Karnataka to also have water breaks   Following in Kerala’s footsteps, schools in Karnataka are all set to implement water breaks. The education department will formulate a programme under which students get short breaks to drink water.   Called water bell in Kerala, these breaks — two in the morning and one in … Read more 07.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KERALA ·       Butterfly survey records sighting of 191 species ð The four-day butterfly survey conducted by the forest department in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) has revealed significant butterfly diversity. The survey team recorded as many as 191 species of winged beauties. The survey has also recorded first sightings of six species in WWS, including three rare butterfly varieties. The survey, for … Read more 06.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Chhattisgarh plan likely to take care of stray animals   The Rajasthan government is planning to adopt Chhattisgarh government’s Narwa, Garuwa, Ghuruwa and Badi (NGGB) programme “with some changes” with an aim to address the issues related to stray cattle in rural and urban areas.   The NGGB, encouraging livestock management, organic manure and … Read more 06.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA Kozhikode corporation to set up 16 MRF centres Kozhikode corporation authorities will set up Mini Material Recovery Facility (MRF) centres at 16 identified locations in its limits. The spots to set up MRF centres were identified by the corporation health inspectors in their respective health circles. The corporation will set up mini MRF centres … Read more 05.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Action plan for five cities in state on track: Govt report Even as experts called for regional emission inventory of air pollution sources for quick response and development of localised graded response action plan (GRAP) to fight the rising pollution, Rajasthan’s action plan for control of air pollution in five “non-attainment” cities is on … Read more 05.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA Kochi to get cancer tech incubator soon   The city will get its first cancer technology incubator early next year, as Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and Cochin Cancer Research Centre (CCRC) are joining hands to realise the project that aims to provide administrative support to startups that can innovate in the field of medicine.   The … Read more 03-04.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Livestock population in Rajasthan dips as new crisis hits rural economy   Population of goats has dipped nearly by 4 per cent while that of sheep has declined by 13 per cent in the state, says the 20th Livestock Census report.   The report also added that the overall livestock population in the state has also gone … Read more 03-04.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA ·       Kerala earned Rs 137 crore via eco-tourism ð Eco-tourism programmes in Kerala, managed by forest department, has found huge takers and their popularity is likely to rise further in the coming years. The department generated an income of Rs 137.31 crore through ticket sales from eco-tourism activities conducted by various wildlife divisions in 2017-18. There … Read more 02.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Delimitation: 1,000 panchayats, 50 samitis may be created It is believed that as per the norms, around 1,000-1,100 new gram panchayats and 50-60 new panchayat samitis could be created in the state. The district administration had on July 29 notified the creation of 66 new gram panchayats and one new panchayat samiti, Jobner, in Jaipur. This would … Read more 02.11.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

KERALA KMRL to build an entertainment zone with focus on art & culture   KMRL (Kochi Metro Rail Ltd) – which intended to develop a township at Kakkanad—has changed its mind. It will focus on building a large and all-inclusive entertainment zone, while giving ample open space for art and culture.   KMRL will consider the … Read more 01.11.19 Kerala (KeralaPSC) Daily Current Affairs