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KERALA Kerala to introduce new entertainment tax State government will soon introduce entertainment tax on films in other languages that are being screened in Kerala. GST regime, contrary to the promises, has trimmed the state’s tax revenue. Many enterprises have devised plans to escape the tax net. At present, there is no mechanism for the government … Read more 13.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA CAG finds lapses in State lotteries The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, the watchdog on state finances, has detected serious irregularities in the conduct of the State lotteries over the last six years. The compliance audit on the Karunya scheme found that 62,435 claims requiring ₹611.47 crore for treatment in government … Read more 12.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA The smallest sea cucumber in India The Vizhinjam Bay, a busy fishing ground noted for its biodiversity-rich marine ecosystem, is home to the smallest sea cucumber in India, scientists have reported. The animal, which grows to a size of just 2 cm, is named Thyonina bijui, after Biju Kumar. The news about … Read more 09.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA Kerala’s MMR drops from 61 to 46 Kerala has yet again proved that it is on the right track when it comes to maternal and reproductive health by achieving the lowest maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in the country from 61 (2011-13) to 46 (2014-16). The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) special bulletin on … Read more 07.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA Kerala gets ₹329 cr under RUSA Phase II The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has sanctioned ₹329 crore for Kerala under the second phase of funding under the Rashtriya Uchathar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). The RUSA project approval board, which met in New Delhi on May 25, sanctioned ₹50 crore each for the Cochin University … Read more 02.06.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA Micro hydro power gains traction in State With major hydel projects becoming increasingly unsustainable due to environmental concerns and high costs, decentralised micro hydro power projects (up to 100 kilowatt) are gaining traction as a renewable energy source in Kerala and other States. The Energy Management Centre, an autonomous agency under the government, has … Read more 02.03.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA Robots to soon clean up manholes in Kerala In a first in Kerala, the state government will soon be utilising the services of Robots to clean sewer holes. The trial runs of the robot, developed by a startup company, Genrobotics, have been successfully held recently and the product will be launched next few days. The … Read more 17.02.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
KERALA Centre keeps Kerala waiting for National Rubber Policy Union minister of state for tourism K J Alphons Kannanthanam assured rubber farmers in the state that the National Rubber Policy will be announced soon. Addressing a gathering of farmers and representatives of various organizations in the rubber sector, at the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), Kannanthanam said that Union commerce … Read more 15.02.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
Kerala KTDC to launch bus tour project in Thiruvananthapuram There is something to cheer for tourists and visitors to capital city and for city residents who still have not found time to visit nearby attractions. This week, the Kerala tourism development corporation (KTDC) will launch its ‘bus tour project’, the daily-conducted tours to … Read more 14.02.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs
Kerala Rs 6.8 crore to patch up 72 Coimbatore roads The city corporation will carry out restoration work on 72 roadsat an estimated cost of Rs 6.8 crore. The patch-up work, which began on February 10, will go on for another 10 days. They plan to cover all the stretches that were damaged due … Read more 13.02.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs