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

14.12.17 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Mysuru drags its feet on ‘Stand Up India’   The Union government’s flagship programme to boost entrepreneurship and employment — ‘Stand Up India’ — has failed to gain traction in Mysuru district even after 20 months of its launch. The programme was launched on April 5, 2016, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Every bank … Read more

18.11.2017 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Falling sex ratio in Karnataka   The sex ratio at birth in Karnataka has dropped to 898 in 2016 from 917 in 2014, but not a single person has been convicted under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, till date.   Enacted in 1994 to stop female foeticide, the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and … Read more