29-30.04.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Now, transport department wants bus ticketing platforms to obtain licence   The transport department has ordered online bus ticketing platforms including RedBus to obtain a licence. The move is being seen as an attempt to rein in private bus operators from fleecing passengers, especially during festivals and on weekends.   The Central Motor Vehicles Act mandates that any agent … Read more

25-26.02.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Important temples on Mysuru palace premises to be restored   The district administration has authorised the restoration and renovation of major temples on the Mysuru palace premises that are managed by the Muzrai Department. This is the first time in recent years that the restoration measures have been approved on this scale and will extend the … Read more

24.02.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA First KarnatakaOne centre opens in Vijayapura   ‘KarnatakaOne’ the centre where several public services are provided under one roof, started its first branch at the City Corporation premises in Jal Nagar.   The office which has been opened behind the city corporation building, provides several services to the people including paying property tax, payment … Read more

30.01.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   No premature transfers of government servants: Karnataka   The state government on Monday placed a January 27, 2018 circular before the Karnataka High Court, stating that no government servant is being transferred prematurely in contravention of the June 7, 2013 transfer guidelines.   The circular alsostatesthat no order willbeissued in violation of these guidelines which mandate that any transfer … Read more

Karnataka Industrial development

Karnataka Industrial development Karnataka is a leading state in terms of industrial growth in India. It is the hub of the IT industry in the country. The technology cluster in Karnataka ranks as the fourth largest in the world. The state has 47 IT and ITeS SEZs, several regions dedicated to IT investment, and three software technology … Read more

28.12.17 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   State plans temporary townships at Shravanabelagola   Karnataka government is offering shelter for devotees visiting Shravanabelagola, a major pilgrimage centre, during the anointment of Gomateshwara statue atop Vindhyagiri – Mahamastakabhisheka by spending a whopping ₹75 crore.   As the temporary townships are planned to accommodate 26,000 people, the per capita expenditure is close to … Read more

23.12.17 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka gives highest sugarcane price: Minister   Karnataka is giving the highest price for sugarcane, said small scale industries and sugar minister Geetha Mahadev Prasad.   According to the present FRP, the price for per tonne sugarcane of 9.5% recovery is Rs 2,550. The sugarcane grown in Belagavi gets Rs 2,939 per tonne as the recovery is high. … Read more

Importance of Science & Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization

Importance of Science & Technology as an engine for national development- Industrial development & Urbanization Professor Freeman J. Dyson, of Institute of Advanced Studies, Princeton, in his book “Infinite in all Directions,” had this to say about Technology: “Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of Life, it is perhaps the greatest of … Read more