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KARNATAKA Study shows big ecological impact of small hydro-power projects The first-ever scientific study in India of small hydro-power projects (SHPs) has revealed that despite their being promoted as generating clean energy, the plants have a significant ecological impact and there is a correlation between the rise in SHPs and the increase in … Read more
Mughal contributions to literature and Music Development of Literature during the Mughal Period Interdiction There was a tremendous development in the field of literature during the Mughal times. Babar and Humauan were lovers of literature. Baber was himself a great scholar of Persian. He wrote a book known as Tuzek-e-Babari which is highly esteemed by … Read more
Moral thinkers Rabindranath Tagore The centre of Tagore’s philosophy was man of god. Even his concept of God was influenced by the humanism inherent in his outlook. The supreme reality thus according to Tagore, essentially human and could be realised only through love of man. Love of God was thus translated into love of human. … Read more
KARNATAKA 1,600 MW thermal station dedicated to State Yermarus Thermal Power Station (YTPS), a two-unit power station with an installed capacity of 1,600 MW (2X800), was dedicated to the State by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The power plant, built on Supercritical Technology, is technically owned by Raichur Power Corporation Ltd (RPCL), a joint venture of KarnatakaPower … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Netherlands joins Solar Alliance The Netherlands has become the 64th signatory member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The joint statement issued hailed the Netherlands as India’s “Gateway to Europe”. India also welcomed the Netherlands as the Partner Country for the TechSummit in 2019. Barbados elects Mia Mottley as … Read more
Distinction between Indus Civilization and Vedic Civilization These two civilizations have not only played a major role in the development of ancient India, but have also left a lineage that still continues to shape our present Indian culture. Differences based on Following Major Headings PERIODICTY BASED DIFFERNENCES: Indus Valley Civilization: Till 20th century, historians thought … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka rejects Tamil Nadu’s plea for release of Cauvery water Citing shortage of water in the state’s four reservoirs, the Karnataka government on Saturday rejected Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami’s appeal to immediately release seven tmc ft of Cauvery water. The farmers of Tamil Nadu were facing a distress situation as Karnataka had … Read more
KARNATAKA KVGB tops in code compliance rating The Dharwad-headquartered regional rural bank (RRB) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has been awarded an overall rating of ‘above average’ on code compliance by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI). The bank has been ranked first among 28 RRBs at an all-India … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka third in crimes by foreigners ð Karnataka ranked third in the country in the number of crimes committed by foreigners in 2016, after West Bengal and Delhi, according to NCRB data. ð West Bengal reported 689 criminal cases involving foreigners, while 176 such cases were registered in Delhi and 130 in … Read more