Kerala: First in Asia’s Global Start-up Ecosystem Report

Asia’s Global Start-up Ecosystem Report was recently released on June 14, 2022, in the light of London Tech Week 2022. Highlights In the report, start-up ecosystem in Kerala has been ranked at first position in Asia. Kerala has also been ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Kerala Tomato Flu Outbreak

Kerala has been struck by another viral disease known as the Tomato Flu. It is a rare viral disease due to which blisters shaped like tomatoes are formed. As of 11th May 2022, around 80 children of the state who ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Cosmos Malabaricus Project

Kerala has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands for a project that is named ‘Cosmos Malabaricus.’ This project will be helping to further illustrate Kerala’s history in the 18th century. Overview: The state will also be collaborating ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

India’s Coastline Erosion

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has recently informed the Lok Sabha that out of the 6,907.18 km long Indian coastline in the mainland, around 34 per cent is facing erosion, 26 per cent of it is of an accreting nature, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey

According to the newly released National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey 2019-2021, the highest incidents of pulmonary tuberculosis cases across the country were recorded in Delhi with the lowest being in Kerala. Overview: After six decades, this survey has been conducted and ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Kerala: Identification of New Marine Species

A new Carangid species has been identified by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) from the Indian coast of Kerala. Overview: This newly identified fish belongs to the group named ‘queen fish’. The scientific name of this fish is ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Power of States to Tax Lotteries

On 23rd March 2022, the Supreme Court announced that states are eligible to tax lottery schemes that are operating within the territories of the state as it falls under the activity of betting and gambling which comes under taxation covered ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

NABARD Grameena Habba

‘Grameena Habba,’ a platform for rural artisans to sell handicraft, agricultural, and handloom products, is being held by NABARD’s Karnataka regional office in Bengaluru till March 14. Overview: This event features handloom sarees, handmade arts, home decors, handwoven clothing material, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs