Oct 2018

KERALA Kerala the best State for teenage girls in India: Report   Kerala tops the TAG index which compares the performance of each State based on the status of their teenage girls, as a part of the survey findings of The Teen Age Girls (TAG) Report, conducted by Project Nanhi Kali.   Compiled and published … Read more 25.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage: The Mystic Places of Rajasthan   Bhangarh   The Bhangarh fort was built by the Kachwaha ruler of Amber, Raja Bhagwant Singh, for his younger son Madho Singh in 1573 AD.   The Bhangarh Fort is located on the border of the Sariska Reserve in the Aravali range of hills in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The fort is … Read more 25.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Tree-banking scheme in place   Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac announced an innovative tree-banking scheme for farmers at Meenangadi grama panchayat in Wayanad as part of developing the panchayat as the first ‘carbon-neutral panchayat’ in the country.   According to the scheme, for each newly planted sapling of the tree species enlisted by the … Read more 24.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   The Walled City of Jaipur – proposed for UNESCO World Heritage     The Walled City of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India” has been proposed for UNESCO World Heritage recognition   As per UNESCO’s Operation Guidelines 2017, only one site can be nominated each year.There are 37 World Heritage sites in India at present.   … Read more 24.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Rajasthan Heritage : -Saheliyon-Ki-Bari   A popular garden space in Udaipur, in Saheliyon-Ki-Bari lay fountains, kiosks, lotus pool, and elephant statues. The place was developed and built by Maharana Bhopal Singh. There is also a museum in this Garden of the Maidens.   Built in the eighteenth century, this land was primarily used … Read more 23.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA AAI to spend ₹1.14 cr in Malappuram   Airport Authority of India (AAI) will spend ₹1.14 crore for various welfare activities in the district. Much of the fund will be used for reconstruction of 16 roads damaged in the floods that devastated many areas in the district in the third week of August.   … Read more 23.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        Rajasthan heritage: Jagdish Temple ð  This temple is located in the City Palace complex. Made using the Indo-Aryan architectural style, the Jagdish Temple was created in 1651. Built in honour of Lord Vishnu, the temple is the largest in Udaipur. A three storied wonder, this structure has exquisitely crafted pillars. The temple is … Read more 22.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA ·        Hi-tech labs in 9,941 schools of Kerala ð  As part of the efforts to make Kerala India’s first digital state in education, hi-tech computer labs will be set up in 9,941 government and aided upper primary and lower primary schools. ð  Already 45,000 classrooms in high schools and higher secondary schools have been made … Read more 22.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA WB may set aside Rs 3,650 crore to rebuild Kerala   The World Bank is looking to extend support of up to $500 million (Rs 3,650 crore) to the State Government’s comprehensive flood recovery efforts and build greater resilience to future shocks.   The support is subject to the Centre’s formal request and approval … Read more 20-21.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan Heritage: – Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar Jain Temples   These are one of the oldest temples in the state located at Bikaner. Built in the fourteenth century, these temples are named after two brothers named Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar respectively. These temples were built in commemoration of the twenty third Tirthankara Parshvanathji. Made chiefly of … Read more 20-21.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs