Kerala Administrative Service

This article discuss about manufacturing sector or the secondary sector of the economy of Kerala. Here it explains the overview of manufacturing sector in Kerala, its present conditions, concerns in this labour intensive sector, measures taken by Government of Kerala and the sustainable solutions and way forward. This topic is relevant to the Kerala economy syllabus of Kerala Administrative Service examination. The contents are explained as key points. Overview of Manufacturing Sector in Kerala Traditional industries like mat-weaving, handlooms, bamboo products.  A textile factory was started at Quilon in 1881.  Industrial development of Travancore - Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer.  Aluminium Company at Eloor, Travancore Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Ogale Glass Factory, Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited.  Cochin State - coconut oil and textiles - Pushpagiri Weaving Mills started at Thrissur in 1908. Malabar – Basel Mission.  1940s - export-oriented plantations and a

This article is all about Sri Narayana Guru and his contributions to social reform movements in India including renaissance in Kerala. Here we discuss 2 sample questions related to Sri Narayana Guru which can be good practise questions for Kerala Administrative Service Mains Examination. The questions are as follows. Q.1 Discuss the role of Sri Narayana Guru in social reform movements in India. Introduction Sri Narayana Guru is a saint, prophet and social reformer from Kerala. His words and deeds ignited sparks of revolution that led to a remarkable cultural renaissance in the profligate society of Kerala. Contributions of Sri Narayana Guru in Social Reform Movements in India. 1. Temple entry Aravipuram Movement was launched by Sri Narayana Guru in 1888. On that day, Sri Narayana Guru defied the religious restrictions traditionally placed on the Ezhava community, and consecrated an idol of Shiva at Aravipuram.  In 1925 Guru supported the famous Vaikom Satyagraha movement,

This article explains about Kerala floods, causes or reasons for floods in Kerala, how the mismanagement of dams worsened the impact of flood, Kasturirangan & Madhav Gadgil Committee reports on protection of Western Ghats and the solutions and way forward to be implemented in case of floods in Kerala if at all it happens in future. This can be a model question for Kerala Administrative Service Mains Examination. The answer to this KAS mains model question (Q. Among the various factors that contributed to Kerala floods, dam mis management has had a major role to play. Examine) can presented in the following manner.  Introduction  Kerala Flood occurred in 2018 & 2019 August was one of the worst havoc in the present century. It can be described as a  combination of natural as well as man-made disaster.  Reasons for floods in Kerala  More than average rainfall received in Kerala. Change in land use patterns and climate change. Incursions into catchment areas of ri