KPSC KAS Prelims and Mains Exam
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
KARNATAKA From food to crop, Karnataka tops GI table with 39 products Karnataka leads the list of states that have claimed geographical indications for products, with 39 tagged items, ranging from Mysore silk and Dharwad pedha to Coorg green cardamom and Appemidi mango. According to the latest report on registration of GIs released … Read more
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
KARNATAKA Kalaburagi records highest temperature Hyderabad Karnataka and parts of Mumbai Karnataka and Central Karnataka region continued to reel under a severe heat wave with the mercury breaching the 42.1 degrees Celsius mark in Kalaburagi as per observations recorded by the India Meteorological Department at 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday. Raichur recorded the State’s highest minimum … Read more
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
INTERNATIONAL India sixth wealthiest country with total wealth of $8,230 billion India is the sixth wealthiest country in the world with a total wealth of $8,230 billion, while the U.S. is the richest nation globally, says a report. According to the AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth Migration Review, the US is the wealthiest … Read more
INTERNATIONAL · Wimbledon Champions’ Prize Money Hiked By 50,000 According to the Wimbledon officials, the 2018 men’s and women’s singles champions will receive £2.25 million,an increase of £50,000 on last year. Lower-ranked players at Wimbledon will enjoy a greater uplift, with an increase of 10% across qualifying and the first to fourth rounds … Read more
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
KARNATAKA Karnataka government to roll out special campaign eradicate child labour ‘CALF-Z’ will be the buzzword in bureaucratic circles in the coming days as the government gets ready to roll out a special campaign to eradicate child and adolescent labour in all districts. CALF-Z, which stands for Child and Adolescent Labour Free Zone, … Read more
KARNATAKA Flag panel for tricolour with State emblem With the nine-member flag committee zeroing in on a tricolour State flag, the government is all set to make a formal application to the Centre seeking a separate flag for Karnataka. The chosen design of the flag incorporates red and yellow strips, with white in … Read more