Karnataka

Karnataka’s Energy Demand Projections for 2034-35

November 11, 2024

Karnataka’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly. Recent data shows a remarkable 22.7% increase in energy sales during FY 2022-23. This growth is the highest recorded in over a decade. The state’s peak demand is projected to exceed 33,000 Megawatts (MW) ..

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Karnataka Waqf Board Claims 17 Monuments in Bidar Fort

November 8, 2024

The Karnataka Board of Waqfs declared 17 monuments within the historic Bidar Fort as its property. This announcement has raised concerns and confusion among local authorities and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which manages the fort. Background on Bidar ..

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Karnataka Launches AI Tool Shiksha Copilot for Teachers

October 19, 2024

Karnataka’s School Education and Literacy Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, launched “Shiksha Copilot,” a digital tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This tool aims to improve the education system in government schools, helping both teachers and students perform better academically. It was ..

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Karnataka Government Rejects Kasturirangan Committee Report

September 27, 2024

The Karnataka government has decided to reject the Kasturirangan committee report, which was created to protect important ecological areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats. Despite earlier indications that the report might be reviewed, the government, after a Cabinet meeting, decided ..

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Karnataka Launches Ovitrap Baskets to Combat Rising Dengue Cases

August 29, 2024

Karnataka has reported around 24,028 dengue cases and five deaths. To tackle this outbreak, the state’s health department started a pilot project on August 26, 2024, using Ovitrap baskets to attract and monitor mosquitoes. What Are Ovitrap Baskets? Ovitrap baskets ..

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Karnataka Leads Nation with 5,765 Public EV Charging Stations

August 20, 2024

Karnataka is leading India in the number of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with a total of 5,765 stations, according to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Most of these stations (about 85%) are in the Bengaluru Urban district, ..

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Government Declares New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kerala

August 7, 2024

Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Mr. Bhupender Yadav, announced the creation of two new Peacock Sanctuaries in India: Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala. This decision shows the government’s ongoing effort to protect wildlife and ..

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What is the Karnataka MUDA scam?

August 2, 2024

The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is under investigation for possible unfair practices in giving out land as compensation for taking over private property. The issue became more serious when it was alleged that Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief ..

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