30.09.17 (KPSC) Karnataka Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka government launches subsidized pilgrimage tour packages   On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday launched ‘Puneeta Yatre’, a subsidized pilgrimage tour package to various religious places.   ‘Puneeta Yatre’ will help people from all religious faiths to visit their religious places including temples, churches and mosques and also … Read more

29.09.17 (KPSC) Karnataka Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka bans sale of loose cigarettes   No roadside tea shop owner can henceforth sell loose cigarettes from now on. For the first time ever, the state government has banned the sale of loose cigarettes, beedi and other tobacco products. The state government issued an order on September 7, 2017 banning the sale … Read more

28.09.17 (KPSC) Karnataka Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka to release Biotechnology Policy version 3.0   The new policy, which was cleared by the state cabinet on Wednesday, is aimed at fostering development of bio-economy by supporting research and development in emerging technologies such as bio-agriculture, marine biology, rare disease management, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, stem cell and regenerative medicine, anti microbial resistance, bioengineering, … Read more

27.09.17 (KPSC) Karnataka Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka stands tallest in manufacturing excellence: Assocham   Karnataka stands at top among the states of the country in terms of manufacturing excellence, according to a study by industry chambers Assocham.   Karnataka has the best manufacturing process ratio of 2.63, with maximum value of goods being converted into finished goods valuing over … Read more

26.09.17 (KPSC) Karnataka Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka Government launches Vision-2025 project   Karnataka Government to launch The Nava Karnataka 2025 or Vision 2025 was launched on Monday, for charting out a development roadmap for the next seven years. The main aim of the government on several developmental goals, whether it was eliminating hunger, creating employment or decreasing malnutrition among children. The … Read more

25.09.17 (KPSC) Karnataka Daily Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Green panel approves Rs 151 cr industrial area proj in K’taka   A central green panel has given environment clearance for developing the Rs 151.60-crore Jakkasandra industrial area in Kolar district, Karnataka.   As per the proposal, the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) will develop an industrial area in 627.47 acres in Jakkasandra village of Kolar with an aim … Read more