07-02-2020 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Ease of living index (EoLI) and municipal performance index (MPI) 2019 The ministry of housing and urban affairs have launched the ease of living index (EoLI) and municipal performance index (MPI) 2019_to help assess the progress made in cities through various initiatives and empower them to use evidence to plan, implement and monitor their performance. … Read more

01-02.2020 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Four hydro projects violate Ganga flow norms Since the government made it mandatory for hydro power projects on the upper reaches of the river Ganga’s tributaries to release minimum quantities of water through the year, 4 of the 11 projects are flouting norms, says a report by the Central Water Commission (CWC). The ecological flow, … Read more

15.02.20 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Karnataka government likely to ammend Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984 to allow Upa Lokayuktas to step in as the competent authority if a complaint is lodged against the Lokayukta or his family. The amendment is aimed at increasing transparency within the quasi-judicial system. The proposed amendment comes in the wake of a number of serious … Read more

22.02.20 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka to amend law to help industries acquire land easily The Karnataka government will soon simplify and expedite the procedure for industries to purchase agricultural land to attract more investors. The CM said the government will introduce amendments to Section 109 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961 to facilitate industries purchase land … Read more

13.02.20 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun to strengthen engagement and defence cooperation between the two countries. Princess Sirindhorn has also been an instructor and teaches history at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). India and Thailand conducted a … Read more

19.02.20 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Census, NPR to begin on April 15   The eighth population census process along with the controversial National Population Register (NPR) will begin in Karnataka in April.   There is widespread opposition to NPR and the governments in West Bengal and Kerala have said they will not implement NPR. They are protesting … Read more

21.02.20 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Mysuru to host Karnataka’s first tribal museum The Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute (KSTRI) is gearing up to set up state’s first tribal museum in Mysuru. Around 50 tribal communities have been identified in Karnataka. The museum will showcase culture, tradition and lifestyles of various tribal communities. Another feature of this museum will … Read more

04-02-2020 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

CAG report on Siachen troops Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) pulled up the Army for deficiencies in the provision of special clothing, rations and housing for troops in high-altitude areas, including Siachen. There were delays of up to four years in the procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment, leading to an acute shortage of essential clothing … Read more

20.02.20 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA     Karnataka: Bill seeks to help investors sell off their unused land   The state government is set to allow investors who bought farmland for industrial and other purposes to sell it off if they fail to use it within seven years. The new buyers, however, must utilise the land parcel for the … Read more

29.02.20 Karnataka (KPSC) Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Defence Minister inaugurates new Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar at HAL Complex in Bengaluru Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar at Helicopter Division in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Complex at Bengaluru, Karnataka. In the last five years, India has made significant progress towards manufacturing military equipment indigenously under … Read more