April 2019

INTERNATIONAL Singapore Changi airport got world’s tallest 131-ft indoor waterfall   The world’s tallest indoor waterfall, 131-foot-tall, opened for the general public at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. The waterfall is housed inside a dome-shaped complex which has gardens growing over four storeys, more than 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and a movie theatre. The structure … Read more

INTERNATIONAL World Veterinary Day 2019 is observed on 28th April   The World Veterinary Day 2019is observed on 28th April. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society. The theme for the day is the Value of Vaccination. The day is initiated by the World Veterinary Association. The World Veterinary Association (WVA)will … Read more

KARNATAKA   Deptartments need to spend more to meet green targets   A majority of government departments fall woefully short in implementing programmes and policies that encourage sustainable development and mitigate effects of climate change.   The State-run research centre, Environmental Management Policy & Research Institute (EMPRI), analysed the budgets for 10 major departments to … Read more

KARNATAKA   3 years on, Centre’s coastal tourism plan for Karnataka yet to take off   More than three years after the Union tourism ministry sanctioned Rs 95.7 crore for developing Karnataka’s coastal tourism circuit, work is yet to begin, say sources in the state tourism department. Detailed project report (DPR) for the circuit — to be developed … Read more

INTERNATIONAL World Heritage Day 2019: 18 April   World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on April 18.   The day is also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites.   The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage, monuments and their relevance.   The theme for 2019 … Read more

KARNATAKA   With 88%, Hoskote tops in voter turnout   Of 112 assembly segments under 14 constituencies that went to the polls on April 18, Hoskote in Chikkaballapura seat recorded the highest — 88% — turnout.   The assembly segment is located an hour’s drive from Bengaluru where assembly segments recorded a poor turnout. During the 2018 assembly polls … Read more

INTERNATIONAL   Saudi Arabia to host G20 Summit in 2020, first in Arab world   Saudi Arabiawill host the annual G20 leaders’ summit on November 21-22, 2020, in its capital Riyadh. This will be the first G20 Summit to be hosted in the Arab  Japan will host this year’s G20 summit in Osaka, which will be held June 28-29, as well as ministerial … Read more

KARNATAKA   KSRTC bags HUDCO award   KSRTC has bagged prestigious “HUDCO award for best practices to improve the Living Environment-2018-19,” constituted by the Central Government.   The corporation got this award for its initiative to introduce  city bus services at Tier II & III cities. It carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh … Read more

KARNATAKA   50% convicts in Karnataka jails aged 18-30 years: NCRB   Karnataka had the third highest incidence of youngsters landing behind bars in 2016 and a whopping 50.7% of the convicts in the state’s jails were in the age group of 18-30 years. This is as per Prison Statistics in India 2016, an annual report … Read more

KARNATAKA   Anti-incumbency is not a factor in Karnataka   Past results show sitting members of Parliament from Karnataka have always been favourites with the electorate — irrespective of their party affiliation. Results show MPs representing their constituencies for multiple tenures is a common phenomenon. Some MPs have had a dream run by winning five or more … Read more