KPSC KAS Prelims and Mains Exam
Compassion: Definition Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. Compassion is not the same as empathy or altruism, though the concepts are related. While empathy refers more generally to our ability to take the perspective … Read more
Integrity Integrity means that the moral agent acts according to the inner convictions of a person. His conducts should be free from hypocrisy and deception. His actions should be in conformity with his stated values. But it is hard to follow high morals which one proclaims. The British historian GM Trevelyan has commented on … Read more
Objectivity: Meaning as a Philosophical concept Objectivity, as a method of philosophy, is dependent upon the presupposition distinguishing references in the field of epistemology regarding the ontological status of a possible objective reality, and the state of being objective in regard to references towards whatever is considered as objective reality. In other words, what … Read more
KARNATAKA Registration process of Karnataka SSLC students goes digital The Karnataka Secondary Education and Examination Board (KSEEB) has switched from the manual process of uploading student details to digital mode. With the SSLC exams set to commence in 2018, the state board schools across Karnataka are now uploading student information onto the student tracking system (STS). This … Read more
Disaster Management History shows that India is exposed to national disasters. Cyclones, floods, earthquakes, droughts and floods are major threats. About 60 percent of the landmass is prone to earthquakes of various intensities, over 40 million hectares is prone to floods and 68 percent of the area is susceptible to drought. This not only results … Read more
Allopathic, Indian System of Medicine, Naturopathy and Yoga (AYUSH) An AYUSH system of medicine includes Indian systems of medicine and Homeopathy. AYUSH is an acronym for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. Ayurveda is the oldest system with documented history of its practice since more than 5000 years whereas Homeopathy … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka defends ban on registration of diesel autos The state government strongly defended the move to ban registration of diesel auto rickshaws. The state has taken the decision under Motor Vehicle Rules. Pollution levels are rising day by day and to control them, the state has taken this decision. The … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka govt to pay for patients who die in private hospital The state government is introducing a concession scheme to be implemented as per the amendment made to the Karnataka Private Medical Establishment (KPME) Bill, which was tabled in the legislative council. Under this scheme, the government will bear the entire medicine and … Read more
KARNATAKA 78,450 beneficiaries to get LPG connection under Anila Bhagya in Kalaburagi As many as 78,450 BPL beneficiaries will get free domestic gas connection in the first phase of Mukhyamantri Anila Bhagya Scheme in Kalaburagi district. Speaking with the officials of a committee set up for implementing the scheme here recently, Mr. … Read more
KARNATAKA Hubballi-Mumbai air services may begin next month Aircraft services between Hubballi and Mumbai will resume by next month. Private aviation companies too have been consulted and one of them has expressed interest to fly services from Hubballi.Private players have been asked to consider providing aircraft services to other major cities, including … Read more