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

Concept of public service

Concept of public service Public service is a service which is provided by government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing provision of services. The term is associated with a social consensus (usually expressed through democratic elections) that certain services should be available to all, regardless of … Read more

PAPER – III General Studies 2: Physical Features and Natural Resources, Overview of Indian Constitution,Public Administration and Management – International Relations

  Section I – Physical Features and Natural Resources GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD 1. Lithosphere-Place of Earth in the Solar System, Rocks, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Plate tectonics, Agents of Erosion. Atmosphere – Structure and Composition – Elements of Climate and weather – Broad Climatic types. Hydrosphere – World Oceans Salinity – Ocean currents and Tides 2. … Read more

Lokayukta

Lokayukta investigates cases of corruption, where substantiated, recommend action. He is a great check on corruption, brings about transparency in the system, makes administrative machinery citizen friendly. His functions largely depend upon jurisdiction vested in him and facilities provided for taking cognizance of citizens’ grievances promptly, dexterously and expeditiously through simple, informal mechanism devoid of … Read more

13.10.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   9 nine govt departments to set up climate change cell in respective sectors   In a major achievement for Forest department’s climate change section, nine government departments/sectors have agreed to set up climate change cell in their respective sectors whereby they would plan their future projects as per the guidelines of State Action … Read more

19.12.17 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka reported 200 ragging cases in 9 years; 41 in 2017   Close to 200 ragging cases were reported in Karnataka in the past nine years; 41 of them were registered in 2017. Despite the government’s efforts to put in place anti-ragging cells, 191 cases were reported since 2009. The government has ordered district-level antiragging committees to … Read more