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Allmenia multiflora

October 26, 2022

A new species of plant named Allmenia multiflora was discovered on the granite hillocks of Palakkad. Key facts Allmenia multiflora is a new species belonging to the genus Allmania. It is only the second species of the Allmania genus found in the world. The new species ..

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Kerala’s Draft Industrial Policy

September 29, 2022

Kerala recently unveiled a draft industrial policy. Key features The new industrial policy would be released in January 2023 and it will be effective from April 1 of the same year. The draft industrial policy focuses on upgradation of skills ..

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Kerala: Expert committee to study human rabies deaths

September 9, 2022

Recently, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has issued orders to set up an expert committee to study human rabies deaths in Kerala following a rise in cases of stray dog ​​bites in Kerala. Key Points The minor was bitten on ..

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3 Indian Cities in UNESCO Network of Learning Cities

September 7, 2022

Recently, three cities in India have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. These include two cities Thrissur and Nilambur in Kerala and Warangal in Telangana. Key Points Warangal is the second UNESCO recognition for Telangana. Earlier, Ramappa Temple ..

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Kerala online monitoring system of medicines

August 24, 2022

Amid allegations of shortage of medicines in government hospitals in Kerala, the government will soon launch an online monitoring facility to track the availability and distribution of medicines in government medical institutions in the southern state. The facility comes after ..

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DoT License for Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON)

July 19, 2022

Kerala bas become the first and only state in India to launch its own internet service, Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON). Key Facts It was announced by Chief Minister of Kerala, after Department of Telecommunications granted an Internet Service Provider ..

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Anthrax outbreak in Kerala

July 5, 2022

Health Minister of Kerala, Veena George, recently confirmed the outbreak of Anthrax in Athirappilly of Thrissur district, after finding several carcasses of wild boar. Key Points Anthrax is a serious infectious disease, which is caused by spore-forming bacteria. It has ..

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Kerala Migration Survey

June 21, 2022

Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has announced to conduct “Kerala Migration Survey 2022-23”, in order to prepare a data bank on Malayali expatriates across the world. Key Points Data bank will be prepared, because lack of data affected the ..

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