E Governance

The “e” in e-Governance stands for ‘electronic’. Thus, e-Governance is basically associated with carrying out the functions and achieving the results of governance through the utilization of ICT (Information and Communications Technology), So it is the application of information and communication technology (ICT) for delivering government services, exchange of information, communication transactions, integration of various stand-alone systems and services … Read more

11.04.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

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

05.04.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA SC invalidates domicile rule for PG medical quota seats   The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared invalid a Karnataka government condition restricting postgraduate admissions for medical and dental government quota seats to students with minimum 10 years domicile in the State.   The court said that the domicile condition of 10 years bars even … Read more

29.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Proposal to increase retirement age of lecturers in government colleges   The Department of Higher Education certainly thinks so, and has proposed to increase the retirement age of degree college lecturers from 60 to 62 years, and for university professors from 62 to 65 years. While the move may help the government gain goodwill … Read more

28.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Transport Department notifies scheme to give monopoly to State-run services          The Transport Department has issued a draft notification on the ‘New Comprehensive Area Scheme for the entire State of Karnataka’, which will enable State transport undertakings (STUs) such as the KSRTC to have monopoly over passenger road transport   This is the second time … Read more

25-26.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Government tweaks minority college admission rule   Schools seeking the tag of minority educational institutions should have at least 25% of their total number of students in an academic year from the religious or linguistic minority community, according to the draft Karnataka Educational Institutions(Recognition of Minority Educational Institutions Terms and Conditions) Rules, 2017.   Primary … Read more

27.02.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA EC launches initiative to help differently-abled voters   The Election Commission has recently come up with a plan to help the differently-abled exercise their frachise this election season. For the first time, the Commission has decided to pay for all expenses incurred by differently-abled voters and bring them to booths to cast their ballot.   The election body … Read more

25-26.02.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Important temples on Mysuru palace premises to be restored   The district administration has authorised the restoration and renovation of major temples on the Mysuru palace premises that are managed by the Muzrai Department. This is the first time in recent years that the restoration measures have been approved on this scale and will extend the … Read more

24.02.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA First KarnatakaOne centre opens in Vijayapura   ‘KarnatakaOne’ the centre where several public services are provided under one roof, started its first branch at the City Corporation premises in Jal Nagar.   The office which has been opened behind the city corporation building, provides several services to the people including paying property tax, payment … Read more