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India's first LNG-powered bus rolled out in Kerala
India’s first eco-friendly liquefied natural gas (LNG)-driven bus was launched in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The first pilot run of the eco-friendly bus was jointly flagged off by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Kerala becomes 3rd Open Defecation Free state
Kerala became third Open Defecation Free state in the country after Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) (Gramin).. The announcement in this regard was made by the Drinking Water and Sanitation Secretary Parameswaran Iyer in New Delhi ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Life expectancy highest in Jammu and Kashmir: RGI Data
According to the data given by the Registrar General of India (RGI), Jammu and Kashmir has the highest life expectancy (i.e. post-60 life expectancy), except life expectancy at birth. With this, Jammu and Kashmir has surpassed Kerala which used to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Eminent writer C Radhakrishnan wins Mathrubhumi Literary Award 2016
Eminent writer C Radhakrishnan was selected for the prestigious Mathrubhumi Literary Award for the year 2016. He was selected by a panel chaired by novelist M Mukundan in recognition of his contribution to the field of literature. About C Radhakrishnan ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
New termite species named Chiraharitae discovered
A new termite species Glyptotermes Chiraharitae was discovered at Kakkayam in the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala. It has been named ‘Chiraharitae’ after the tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, where it was spotted. Key Facts Termites are of three ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Who has become brand ambassador of Kerala’s ‘Haritha Keralam’ project?
Who has become brand ambassador of Kerala’s ‘Haritha Keralam’ project? [A]Jency Anthony [B]K J Yesudas [C]A R Rahman [D]Vijay Prakash Show Answer K J Yesudas Dr. K J Yesudas, the veteran Carnatic vocalist and playback singer, has become brand ambassador ..
Who has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court?
Who has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court? [A]R S Garg [B]Navin Sinha [C]P Sathasivam [D]Mohan M Shantanagoudar [toggles][toggle title=”Answer”] Mohan M Shantanagoudar Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar has been sworn in as the new Chief ..
Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala HC
Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar was sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court as per Article 219 of the Constitution. He was administered oath to office by the Governor Justice (Retd) P. Sathasivam at a function held at Raj ..