16.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Targeted beneficiary schemes combating hunger, nutritional issues: Official   The targeted beneficiary schemes introduced by the State government and the enactment of the National Food Security Act, 2013, by the Centre have helped stave off starvation deaths despite persistent drought in the recent past.   There were three droughts in the region between 2009 and 2013 … Read more

13.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA State road transport service best in the country   M. Revanna, Minister for Transport, said that the Karnataka road transport service was the best in the country and has bagged as many as 210 awards.   Speaking after inaugurating the city bus stand that boasts of multiple facilities, including a mall and parking lots, … Read more

07.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA raises red-gram procurement cap to 3.64 million tonnes   Positively responding to the letters written by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers H.N. Ananth Kumar, in view of farmers’ consistent demand for removal of quantity cap for red-gram procurement under Price Support Scheme (PSS), the Union government on Tuesday enhanced … Read more

03.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Karnataka govt sanctions Rs 53 crore to distribute kerosene at subsidized rate to fishermen   The government has sanctioned Rs 53 crore to distribute kerosene at subsidized rate to small scale traditional fishermen, who use motorized boats, in the state.   The department of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs had sent a letter … Read more

01.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Universal Health Scheme hinges on referral system   Creating a sustainable model of healthcare for all, Karnataka will roll out the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) from March 2, bringing all government health schemes under one umbrella.   Under UHC, all the 1.4 crore households in the State will be eligible for cashless treatment for up to … Read more

18-19.02.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take part in Mahamastak-abhisheka Mahotsav of Bhagawan Bahubali at Shravana-belagola in Karnataka   Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Karnataka. He is scheduled to take part in the88th Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav of Bhagawan Bahubali in Shravanabelagola. Narendra Modi will also inaugurate the newly carved 630 steps on the Vindhyagiri hill that … Read more

03.03.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Karnataka govt sanctions Rs 53 crore to distribute kerosene at subsidized rate to fishermen   The government has sanctioned Rs 53 crore to distribute kerosene at subsidized rate to small scale traditional fishermen, who use motorized boats, in the state.   The department of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs had sent a letter … Read more

16.02.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Board to submit report on making state liquor-free   A report recommending complete ban on liquor in Karnataka, akin to the Bihar model, will be submitted to the state government soon, informed Karnataka State Temperance Board chairman H C Rudrappa.   The effort of creating awareness among people to stay away from liquor is being held continuously in every district. … Read more