KPSC KAS Prelims and Mains Exam
KARNATAKA Karnataka Tops States with Investment Intentions of Rs. 1.49 lakh crore Karnataka topped all states with investment intentions of Rs. 1.49 lakh crore till October 2017, according to R V Deshpande, Karnataka Minister for Large, Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development The investment was 43 percent of the country’s total investment intentions. Karnataka topped … Read more
UTTARAKHAND Anms, Ashas & Anganwadi Workers Boycott Looms Over Mr Campaign Threat of boycott by Auxiliary Nurse and Midwifery (ANM) staff, Anganwadi workers and continued agitation of the Asha workers have put the health department under deep pressure just before the start of the ambitious Measles Rubella (MR) campaign. The massive campaign … Read more
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous, quasi-judiciary constitutional body of India.It was established on 25 January 1950 under Article 324 of the Constitution of India. Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner. The commission presently consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, appointed by the president. The President … Read more
Distribution of Mulberry and Non-mulberry Sericulture (area, production and productivity across states), Cocoon Production Sericulture which has its origin in China is an age old industry in India. Silk route is one of the ancient internationally recognized route for global business for not only silk but also other important commodities. History reveals that silk is … Read more
KARNATAKA Prime Minister Narendra Modi Flags Off Palace Queen Hamsafar Express In Karnataka Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Palace Queen Humsafar Expressbetween Mysuru and Udaipur in Mysuru Railway Station. Both the Mysuru Palace and Udaipur palace are iconic tourist attractions and this special train will create a new tourist circuit connecting North India and … Read more
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
Hindutva and Patriotism Hindutva Literally ‘Hindutva’ means a way of life or a state of mind that is based on the cultural and spiritual ethos based on the spiritual systems that evolved from India. Hindutva is a philosophy like Communism or Socialism. The difference is that, whereas communism and socialism are materialistic philosophies intended to … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka HC stays ban on sub-100cc bikes The Karnataka high court stayed the operation of two Karnataka government circulars that had banned registration and use of sub-100cc two-wheelers with pillion seats. According to the petitioners, the power to effect any change vests with the Centre and Section 110 of the Central Motor Vehicle … Read more
KARNATAKA Mysuru to soon have Wi-Fi in public places The state government is planning to provide Wi-Fi facilities in various cities across Karnataka like Mangaluru, Hubballi and Dharwad. Free Wi-Fi facilities will be provided at the places that normally see large public gatherings. The number of Wi-Fi hot spots depends on the number of … Read more
KARNATAKA State road transport service best in the country M. Revanna, Minister for Transport, said that the Karnataka road transport service was the best in the country and has bagged as many as 210 awards. Speaking after inaugurating the city bus stand that boasts of multiple facilities, including a mall and parking lots, … Read more