15.02.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka will prepare action plan to protect Great Indian Bustard   The state government has plans to protect the Great Indian Bustard, which is a rare and endangered species of birds.   Punati Shridhar, principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) and CEO of the Karnataka Ecotourism Board, said human intervention leads to mass destruction of … Read more

09.01.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka unveils its horticulture garden in Ooty   After months of delay and anticipation, the Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden was finally thrown open at Fern Hills amidst the hilly landscape of the Nilgiris.   It’s an ambitious project of the Karnataka horticulture department. “With over 30 lakh tourists visiting Ooty every year, department officials are … Read more

04.01.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka’s first int’l travel expo on Feb 28   Over 1,000 delegates from nearly 25 countries will participate in the Karnataka International Travel Expo (KITE) from February 28 to March 2. With 400 international and domestic buyers, the expo – a first for Karnataka – will bring together travel agents, tour organizers, wedding planners, hoteliers … Read more

20.12.17 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Green push: Transport dept plans electric autos on Bengaluru roads   In an attempt to tackle increasing pollution levels across the state in general and in Bengaluru in particular, the transport department may soon launch electric autorickshaws in the city.   As part of the Karnataka Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy, 2017, the department … Read more

06-12-2017 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   State opposes Goa’s plans to impose fish tax   Fisheries Minister Pramod Madhwaraj has opposed the Goa government’s move to impose tax on trucks transporting fish for sale outside the State and termed it “selfishness” on the part of Goa.   The Goa government’s plan will cause major problems, he said, adding that … Read more

02-12-2017 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka forms committee to make Karnataka the electrical vehicle capital of India   The state government formed a high level committee under additional chief secretary for commerce and industries, DV Prasad to prepare a roadmap and incorporate the world’s best practices to create a suitable environment for making Karnataka the Electrical Vehicle capital of the country.   … Read more

29.11.17 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   After canteens, Karnataka government to launch Indira clinics at bus stations   With assembly elections fast approaching, the Siddaramaiah government is rolling out a slew of initiatives in the name of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.   After BBMP’s Indira Canteens, which has become popular among citizens in a short time, the BMTC has decided to name … Read more