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
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 Government tweaks minority college admission rule Schools seeking the tag of minority educational institutions should have at least 25% of their total number of students in an academic year from the religious or linguistic minority community, according to the draft Karnataka Educational Institutions(Recognition of Minority Educational Institutions Terms and Conditions) Rules, 2017. Primary … Read more
Allopathic, Indian System of Medicine, Naturopathy and Yoga (AYUSH) An AYUSH system of medicine includes Indian systems of medicine and Homeopathy. AYUSH is an acronym for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. Ayurveda is the oldest system with documented history of its practice since more than 5000 years whereas Homeopathy … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka accounts for 44% of India’s investment plans Karnataka accounts for an almost-unbelievable 44.3% of t he total investment intentions in the country in 2017. The figures from the Union commerce and industry ministry for January to September show Rs 1,47,625 crore worth of investment proposals have come into the state. That’s … Read more
INTERNATIONAL Hamburg to host 2018 Global Wind Summit The first edition of the Global Wind Summit will be held in Hamburg from September 25-28, 2018. The organisers of the four-day event are expecting speakers from about 100 countries, including India, China, the US, Spain and Denmark. The conference on wind is … Read more
Post harvest technology and value addition in Food Processing While increased productivity is an essential component of a vibrant agricultural sector, improved post-harvest handling and processing is essential to ensure high-quality products reach the markets. Too often, even when the yields are high, producers lose income due to poor post-harvest practices. Effective post-harvest management allows … Read more
India has a long land frontier and coastline. It shares boundaries with Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma) and Sri Lanka. India has official political relations with most nations. India is considered as the world’s second most populous and democratic country. Foreign policy of India has always regarded the concept of neighbourhood as … Read more
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
KARNATAKA likely to drop plan to set up six new medical colleges The State government’s ambitious plan to set up medical colleges in every district is not likely to materialise as the Finance Department is not convinced with the proposal. The proposal to set up these colleges at an estimated cost of ₹1,200 crore … Read more