Kerala
Kerala to introduce SOPs under One Health initiative
The Kerala Health Department is set to introduce detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the outbreak investigation and control of at least eight infectious diseases as part of its One Health initiative. This marks the first time that such comprehensive ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Kerala: Fire destroys 100 hectares in Wayanad Sanctuary
A devastating forest fire in the Sulthan Bathery forest range under the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala destroyed nearly 100 hectares of land Recently. The fire began in Karassery and quickly spread to other areas within the sanctuary, including Kumbram ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Kerala Government Challenges Governor’s Role in Lawmaking Process
The Kerala government has recently approached the Supreme Court, raising concerns about President Droupadi Murmu withholding assent to four Bills passed by the state without disclosing any reason, and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan withholding assent to seven Bills for extended ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Kerala Launches India’s First State-Run OTT Platform ‘CSpace’
On March 7, 2024, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched India’s first state-run over-the-top (OTT) platform named ‘CSpace’ in Thiruvananthapuram. The platform, managed by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), aims to showcase award-winning films, short films, documentaries, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Kerala’s Human-wildlife Conflict Crisis and Demands for Legal Reforms
Kerala has witnessed a steady rise in dangerous human-wildlife interactions in recent years. Attacks from elephants, tigers, leopards, bison, and especially wild boars have posed an increasing threat to human life. Government data showed 8,873 wild animal attack incidents in ..
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) held in Kochi
The 7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was recently held in Kochi. During this session, the committee finalised and recommended quality standards for five spices — allspice, juniper berries, star anise, turmeric, and cardamom. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • Places in News Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences