KPSC KAS Prelims and Mains Exam
Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge- Use of Regional Language in ICT “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” -Mahatma Gandhi Indigenous Knowledge (IK) refers to the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous groups in matters related to agriculture and environmental management, medicine and health, … Read more
Post harvest technology and value addition in Food Processing While increased productivity is an essential component of a vibrant agricultural sector, improved post-harvest handling and processing is essential to ensure high-quality products reach the markets. Too often, even when the yields are high, producers lose income due to poor post-harvest practices. Effective post-harvest management allows … Read more
Urban spheres of influence and rural urban fringe Urban spheres of influence Urban spheres of influence reflect centre-to-hinterland relationship, compared with the non-central region, the centre assumes more complex economic functions, and provides more economic activities. Famous theoretical contributions to this research field are the Central Place Theory (Christaller, 1933), the extension to the Central … Read more
KARNATAKA Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurated Bidar-Kalaburagi New Railway Line in Karnataka Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Bidar – Kalaburagi New Railway Lineto the Nation by unveiling a plaque at Bidar Railway Station, in Karnataka. He also flagged off the DEMU Service between Bidar and Kalaburagi. INTERNATIONAL · Air New … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka CM launches Siddaramaiah app for citizens People of Karnataka can now directly reach the chief minister through their smartphones. An app, available on Android and iOS platforms, will allow citizens to reach out to Siddaramaiah with suggestions and complaints and the CM will react to them. “The app named Siddaramaiah, available … Read more
KARNATAKA ADB sign $65.5 Million Loan to support Coastal Protection in Karnataka The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $65.5 million loan agreement in the national capital to continue interventions to check coastal erosion on the Western Coast in Karnataka. The loan is the Second Tranche of … Read more
UTTARAKHAND Cm Inaugurates Dbt Schemes For Fertilizers The Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for fertilisers at Kisan Bhawan. The scheme aims to transfer the fertiliser subsidy into the bank accounts of the farmers. For effective implementation of the scheme the Point of Sale … Read more
Dimensions of ethics Dimensions of ethics is a set of questions that arise when considering how one ought to act, morally speaking. Normative ethics is distinct from meta-ethics because it examines standards for the rightness and wrongness of actions. There are various approach to this. These are the important dimensions of ethics: Meta ethics Normative … Read more
Museums and Archives in Karnataka; Preservation and protection of historical monuments – work of Archaeological Survey of India – World Heritage Sites in Karnataka. The concept of museums in India may be traced back to the historic times, in which references to the chitrasala (picture gallery) do occur. The earliest necessity to house objects of antiquarian … Read more
UTTARAKHAND 36 forest officials to receive training in marine life census and conservation Doon-based Wildlife Institute of India (WII) which has been mandated for biodiversity conservation and Ganga rejuvenation under the central government’s National Mission For Clean Ganga (NMCG) is going to train a batch of 36 personnel and officials along with front line staff of the … Read more