Oct 2018

KERALA Rebuild Kerala: Schemes to be taken up at 3 levels   The state was going forward with the rebuilding exercise taking into  consideration the experiences of countries which have successfully overcome major natural disasters.   The government is considering the implementation of schemes at three levels. The projects which will be implemented immediately, short-term … Read more 13-14.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Unemployment rate higher in state than national average, says report   Rajasthan has higher unemployment than the national average, according to data released by centre for sustainable employment.   The percentage of unemployment rate within the state was 7.7% whereas the national average was 5.6% in August 2018.   The unemployment rate among women … Read more 13-14.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA New plan to counter antimicrobial resistance   Kerala will be the first State to implement a comprehensive action plan to contain antimicrobial resistance (AMR), an emerging public health concern, across health and allied sectors, on the One Health platform.   The action plan, drawn up with multi-sectoral coordination and in alignment with the national … Read more 11.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Zika cases rise to 106 in Rajasthan    The number of people infected with Zika virus rose to 106 Rajasthan. Of the total affected people, 25 are pregnant women.The team of experts from ICMR has changed the insecticides which are being used in the city and neighbouring districts to kill mosquitoes that spread … Read more 12.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Better weather warning system for cities soon   The India Met Department (IMD) is gearing up to strengthen its weather observation network for cities in Kerala to provide early warning about extreme events such as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and squalls.   The system involves a dense network of rain gauges, automatic weather stations and … Read more 12.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN   Centre withdraws Rs 37 crore grant for research from Rajasthan University  Rajasthan University (RU) is facing a setback after the Centre’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) has withdrawn the grant of Rs 37 crore to the university reportedly due to RU’s inability to spend the amount wisely. In 2014, Promotion of University … Read more 11.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN • Online FIRS for vehicle theft in Rajasthan  Rajasthan director general of police (DGP) OP Galhotra inaugurated on Thursday an online FIR facility (E-FIR) for vehicle thefts.  The E-FIR can only be registered if the accused is unknown and no injury or force is used against the accused.  This facility has … Read more 10.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Electric autorickshaws are set to be launched in Kerala   Electric autorickshawsare set to be launched in Kerala. A committee of six autorickshaw driver unions signed a pact with a Kinetic Green, a private firm, to roll out 200 Electric autorickshaws in Kochi. These vehicles are expected to be on the road in November. It … Read more 10.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

KERALA ·        WB offers $500-maid for Kerala ð  The World Bank is willing to give $500-million financial assistance to the State government for its comprehensive flood recovery efforts and build resilience to such calamities in the future. ð  The support is subject to the Union government’s formal request and will have to be approved by … Read more 09.10.18 KERALA (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN NGT starts inspection of polluting industrial units in Jodhpur   The Rajasthan Pollution Control Board has begun inspection of textile and steel industries of Jodhpur in pursuance of the directions of the NGT. Total 418 units will be inspected by six teams of the board According to World Health Organisation report, Four of the … Read more 09.10.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs