KPSC KAS Prelims and Mains Exam
Information and communication technology We are in a digital era. It is difficult to think of any event in our daily life that is not using Information and Communication Technology. Our schools and classrooms are no exceptions. This course is meant for introducing you with these technologies with the intension that you meaningfully integrate technology … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Nepal first country in south-east Asia to eliminate trachoma Nepal has become the first country in south-east Asia to eliminate trachoma, world’s leading cause of preventable blindness of infectious origin, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Trachoma was the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the Himalayan nation in the … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Russia unveils world’s first floating nuclear power station Russia has unveiled the world’s first floating nuclear power station in the port of the city of Murmansk, where it will be loaded with nuclear fuel before heading to eastern Siberia. Constructed by the state nuclear power firm Rosatom, the 144 by 30 … Read more
KARNATAKA 10 election districts have more women voters than men As many as 10 election districts out of the 35 in the State have more women voters than men. In all, the State has nearly 5.07 crore voters — including 2.5 crore women voters, and 5,055 third gender voters — with a gender ratio … Read more
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
KARNATAKA Karnataka election 2018: Bengaluru represents India on world stage: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Bengaluru represents “Hindustan on the world stage” and said the development of Karnataka’s capital is his government’s utmost priority. The world looks towards Bengaluru for the value it adds to the global economy. However, I have noticed … Read more
KARNATAKA Quota in promotions: State govt. begins implementing SC order Several government employees of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have been demoted as the State government has started implementing the Supreme Court order that struck down reservation in promotions. However, promotions or demotions will not come into effect immediately for those who … Read more
KARNATAKA Cauvery issue: Kamal Haasan appeals to PM Modi to deliver justice to TN, Karnataka Even as the opposition parties led by the DMK and fringe political outfits held black flag protests against the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the backdrop of the Centre’s inaction on the Cauvery water dispute, actor and president of the … Read more
KARNATAKA · Arogya Karnataka may be a reality only by June ð The much-hyped Arogya Karnataka scheme that assures cashless treatment for poor people in private hospitals will see the light of day only by June. Sources said the draft of the memorandum of empanelment with private hospitals has been redrafted many times and not yet … Read more
KARNATAKA State opposes terms of reference of 15th Finance Commission Karnataka will participate in the meeting of Finance Ministers of southern States convened by Kerala to discuss about the common fears that most of these States share over the terms of reference (TOR) fixed for the 15th Finance Commission. Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre … Read more