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

Kerala’s Lawsuit Against Centre Seeks Relief from Borrowing Limits

The state of Kerala filed a lawsuit under Article 131 of the Indian Constitution in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre’s recent actions limiting states’ borrowing capacities. Kerala sought an injunction to prevent curtailment of its ability to borrow over ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024