09.06.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

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 human-elephant … Read more

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

18.04.18 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA Chinese tourists take to election tourism in Mysuru   A new kind of tourism- Election tourism – has been attracting foreign tourists to India recently.   Tour operators are approaching foreign tourists who are interested in watching from up close the election process in India. Now campaigns by various political parties are gathering pace, especially in the … Read more

24-25 .12.17 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   State-level cattle fair in Arkalgud For the first time, the government is organising a State-level cattle fair where local and foreign breeds will be exhibited. The fair will be organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry at Arkalgud in Hassan district from January 4 to 7. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the fair.   On … Read more

28.11.17 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka defends ban on registration of diesel autos   The state government strongly defended the move to ban registration of diesel auto rickshaws.   The state has taken the decision under Motor Vehicle Rules. Pollution levels are rising day by day and to control them, the state has taken this decision.   The … 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

17.11.2017 Karnataka (KPSC) Current Affairs

KARNATAKA   Karnataka State Government unveiled an ambitious project to install Wi-Fi facility in all gram panchayats across the state. During this year itself, Wi-Fi facility will be installed in 2500 gram panchayats. The main objective of this project is to bridge the digital divide. Through this project, each and every entrepreneur from the cities and … Read more