This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including topics such as Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, ''Prithvi Vigyan scheme, 'Samvid Gurukulam', Joint Military Exercise 'Desert Cyclone' and others.
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CPI may raise propriety of Rahul’s candidature in INDIA meeting
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cpi-may-raise-propriety-of-rahuls-candidature-in-india-meeting/article67713331.ece
Kalolsavam | A mixed bag of old and new in English recitation
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalolsavam-a-mixed-bag-of-old-and-new/article67709674.ece
The evocative rendition of South African slam poet Lee Mokobe’s poem Being Transgender was one high point of the English recitation competition held as part of the arts fete
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The Kerala porotta story: how gourmets cannot get enough of the flatbread’s many versions
https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/experience-the-layered-story-of-keralas-signature-dish-the-porotta-from-kanhangad-to-kaliyikkavila/article67557335.ece
The Kerala porotta has evolved and now many versions of the classic flatbread is available all over the State
Kalolsavam| Arabanamuttu event features exceptional performances
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalolsavam-arabanamuttu-event-features-exceptional-performances/article67706234.ece
Arabanamuttu was a ritualistic performance confined to mosques and Muslim households in the past
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Kerala Minister Saji Cherian retracts remarks on bishops, but stands by political comments on Manipur
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-minister-saji-cherian-withdraws-remarks-on-bishops-but-stands-by-political-comments-on-manipur/article67698210.ece
Saji Cherian, however, says members of the Christian community must take note of the over 700 attacks on them and their religious gatherings during 2023 on the one side and attempts to woo the very same community by delivering cakes to their homes
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Department-level action recommended against civil police officer
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/department-level-action-recommended-against-civil-police-officer/article67696227.ece
Two motorcyclists killed during racing near Thiruvallam
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-motorcyclists-killed-during-racing-near-thiruvallam/article67695811.ece
Near Kallummoodu bridge around 12.15 a.m. on Monday when a gang of at least five motorcyclists were speeding towards Kovalam after attending a New Year celebration at Kazhakuttam
Nobel laureate Morten P. Meldal, NASA scientists to attend Global Science Festival Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/nobel-laureate-morten-p-meldal-nasa-scientists-to-attend-global-science-festival-kerala/article67695671.ece
New Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief for Southern Naval Command
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/new-flag-officer-commanding-in-chief-for-southern-naval-command/article67692877.ece
As Makaravilakku season begins, concerns mount over shortage of Aravana
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/as-makaravilakku-season-begins-concerns-mount-over-shortage-of-aravana/article67690207.ece
While the production of Aravana at the Sannidhanam is about 2.70 lakhs cans per day, the TDB receives only one lakh cans everyday. A second contractor, meanwhile, supplies one lakh cans only once in every four days
Attappady’s juridical dream comes true
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/attappadys-juridical-dream-comes-true/article67713729.ece
Chief Minister inaugurates Munsif Magistrate Court at Attappady
Central Tuber Crops Research Institute issues advisory on using parts of tapioca plant to feed cattle
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/central-tuber-crops-research-institute-issues-advisory-on-using-parts-of-tapioca-plant-to-feed-cattle/article67711066.ece
Advisory issued in view of the incident in Idukki district of Kerala where 13 cows had died in a farm recently
Kerala Orthodox priest who joined BJP removed from Church posts
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-orthodox-priest-who-joined-bjp-removed-from-church-positions-temporarily/article67709643.ece
According to an official statement, an inquiry commission has been constituted for probing the complaints lodged against Fr. Kurien by a few members of the diocese within two months. The priest will stand down from all his positions in the church till the inquiry is completed
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Kalolsavam| Soulful renditions of ghazals at school arts festival attracts crowds
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalolsavam-soulful-renditions-of-ghazals-at-school-arts-festival-attracts-crowds/article67706298.ece
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Interest rates for deposits in Kerala’s cooperative sector to be hiked
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/interest-rates-for-deposits-in-keralas-cooperative-sector-to-be-hiked/article67701955.ece
On deposits of terms up to one year, the interest rate will go up by 0.50% and on those above one year by 0.75%, said Minister for Cooperation V.N. Vasavan after a meeting of top functionaries in Kerala’s cooperative sector
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Sabarimala | Travancore Devaswom Board to stop spot booking from January 10 to check Makaravilakku rush
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sabarimala-travancore-devaswom-board-to-stop-spot-booking-from-january-10-to-check-makaravilakku-rush/article67697750.ece
Virtual queue bookings for January 14 will be limited to 50,000, while ceiling will be brought down by another 10,000 for the following day
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Southern Railway expresses inability to spare its land for SilverLine project
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/southern-railway-expresses-inability-to-spare-its-land-for-silverline/article67695685.ece
In a report to the Railway Board, Southern Railways says SilverLine alignment is quite close to the railway infrastructure and train operations will be interrupted by the reconstruction of railway assets for the project. It adds that the future railway development in Kerala have not been considered by the K-Rail
State government constitutes panel for drafting comprehensive energy policy for Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-government-constitutes-panel-for-drafting-comprehensive-energy-policy-for-kerala/article67695333.ece
The proposed policy will act as an umbrella document focussing on meeting future energy requirements and tapping emerging energy sources, says K R. Jyothilal, Additional Chief Secretary (Power)
ISRO XPoSat | A thrilling New Year day for Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology for Women in Kerala capital
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/isro-xposat-a-thrilling-new-year-day-for-lal-bahadur-shastri-institute-of-technology-for-women-in-kerala-capital/article67694756.ece
Nanosatellite WESAT developed by students of the Thiruvananthapuram institute was launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C58 on January 1 morning. The 1.4-kg WESAT is billed as the first Indian satellite to be fully designed and developed by women
Sree Narayana Guru’s philosophy should be put into practice in Kerala first, says V. Muraleedharan
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sree-narayana-gurus-philosophy-should-be-put-into-practice-in-kerala-first-says-v-muraleedharan/article67693023.ece
Union Minister expresses concern over ‘a growing tendency to violence and indifference in Kerala society’
Fourth vessel carrying cranes from China to Vizhinjam docks at seaport
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/fourth-vessel-carrying-cranes-from-china-to-vizhinjam-docks-at-seaport/article67689808.ece
Vessel Zhen Hua 15 berths at the port with India‘s two biggest megamax ship-to-shore cranes and three-yard cranes, completing the transportation of first lot of 15 cranes ordered by port operator
