10.03.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka’s GSDP contracted by 2.6 per cent   Karnataka’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has contracted by 2.6 per cent compared to 2019-20. Attributing the decline in GSDP to the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of Covid, chief minister B S Yediyurappa said the tax collections have been lesser in 2020-21 as all economic … Read more

09.03.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   BS Yediyurappa may leave tax rates unchanged in new budget Chief minister BS Yediyurappa is under pressure to fill a large revenue gap in the state’s finances, but he is unlikely to raise taxes in the forthcoming budget.   The government, experts say, should instead focus on generating more revenue from non-tax sources such as … Read more

23.08.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Mapping of Myristica swamps crucial for conservation   Researchers have suggested a large-scale project to map and carry out further research on Myristica swamps across the Western Ghats, in order to consolidate conservation and restoration efforts. Comprehensive documentation of these remaining swamps, the species and their genetic diversity, and local threats, will allow better … Read more

21-22.08.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Key caste census report gathers dust   There are calls for a caste census (socioeconomic survey) at the national level, with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar discussing the issue with PM Narendra Modi. Karnataka conducted such an exercise six years ago with the aim of ensuring that reservation benefits for castes were … Read more

06.03.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Belagavi to get Rs 543 crore investment   Due to the economy recovering, the ministry of industries of the state, has received and approved proposals for 4 factories, that will invest Rs 543 crore and create 540 jobs. Normally, investors prefer district headquarters or nearby places to invest in, however these investors have … Read more

05.03.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Seaplane mooted for coastal Karnataka: C P Yogeeshwara   The tourism department to introduce a seaplane to connect coastal Karnataka withneighbouring states for promoting tourism in the state. Minister for tourism, environment and ecology C P Yogeeshwara said that a proposal in this regard will be submitted to the central government soon.   The tourism … Read more

04.03.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

  KARNATAKA   Mangaluru: NMPT signs 7 MoUs for projects worth Rs 1,417 crore   The New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) and various stakeholders and prospective investors signed seven MoUs worth Rs 1,417 core at the Mangaluru Innovation Conclave on Wednesday. M Venkatesh, MD, MRPL and A.V Ramana Chairman, NMPT signed two MoUs including for the construction of a desalination plant … Read more

03.03.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Panel to scan religious content in textbooks   The Karnataka government has proposed forming a committee of teachers and experts to review the textbooks of Class 1 to Class 10 for communally sensitive topics. The committee will scan the social studies and language textbooks to avoid any content that can hurt the sentiments of any community.   The proposal comes in light … Read more

02.03.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Project RE HAB Launched in Karnataka A pilot project RE-HAB (Reduction of Elephant-Human Attacks Using Bees) was launched in Karnataka, which requires the installation of beehives on the outskirts of forests and villages to reduce conflicts between humans and elephants. These attractions are located on the outskirts of Nagarahole National Park and Tiger … Read more

01.03.21 Daily KPSC Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Xcelerator Bengaluru Initiative unveiled in Bengaluru Karnataka has launched the “Xcelerator Bangalore Initiative” to support women-owned micro-enterprises. Highlights:   The state submitted its 2021-2021 budget on March 8, 2021, which allocated 371.88 billion rupees for women-centered programs. Similarly, the government has also adopted some initiatives, such as the famous “Promotion of Women” program, … Read more