KPSC KAS Prelims and Mains Exam
Information and communication technology We are in a digital era. It is difficult to think of any event in our daily life that is not using Information and Communication Technology. Our schools and classrooms are no exceptions. This course is meant for introducing you with these technologies with the intension that you meaningfully integrate technology … Read more
KARNATAKA Excise Department to review liquor licence suspension With wine merchants across the State raising a hue and cry over the implementation of the model code of conduct and seeking the intervention of the Election Commission on the suspension of hundreds of liquor licences, the Excise Department has decided to review the cases and … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka Senapade members stage protest Condemning the attack on the driver and conductor of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation(KSRTC) in Tamil Nadu, members of the Karnataka Senapade staged a protest near the Mysuru Law Court.The agitators sought a ban on the screening of films of the two stars. The protesters mooted the idea of a national … Read more
KARNATAKA State elections made easier with these BBMP apps In an effort to bring poll-related information to voters on their mobile screens, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike(BBMP) has launched four Android apps that cover general information, directory, navigation and complaints on code of conduct. Developed by the BBMP IT cell, the apps will aim to … Read more
KARNATAKA Only 350 of Bengaluru’s 73 lakh vehicles run on CNG It’s been 18 months since the city got its first Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) station, yet only around 350 vehicles are currently plying on the alternative fuel. Bengaluru is home to 73 lakh vehicles. According to officials from GAIL Gas, which runs the station near Laggere, a … Read more
KARNATAKA Lingayats to be given ‘religious minority’ tag In a significant move ahead of the Assembly elections, the State Cabinet decided to accord “religious minority” recognition to Lingayats and Veerashaiva-Lingayats who follow the philosophy of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara. The Cabinet also decided to recommend to the Centre to notify the status under … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka beat Saurashtra to win Vijay Hazare Trophy This is Karnataka’s first domestic trophy of the season after having lost out on the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Asked to bat first, Karnataka failed to last their full quota of overs as they were bowled out for 253 in 45.5 overs. However, … Read more
KARNATAKA Kannada Sahitya Sammelana from February 2 The Hassan district unit of Kannada Sahitya Parishat has organised a three-day district Kannada Sahitya Sammelana from February 2. Writer and teacher Chandrakanth Padesura has been chosen by the parishat to preside over the event that will be held at Hasanamba Kalakshetra. Sahitya Parishat … Read more
KARNATAKA 6th Pay Commission recommends 30% hike in salaries of state govt employees Providing relief to 5.2 lakh state government employees and 5.73 lakh pensioners, the 6th Pay Commission has suggested a hike of about 30% in salaries. The additional expenditure to the state government due to revision of pay, allowances and pensions, … Read more
Karnataka Industrial development Karnataka is a leading state in terms of industrial growth in India. It is the hub of the IT industry in the country. The technology cluster in Karnataka ranks as the fourth largest in the world. The state has 47 IT and ITeS SEZs, several regions dedicated to IT investment, and three software technology … Read more