Karnataka: Namma Cargo services Launched

The Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yediyurappa, launched the ‘Namma Cargo’ services on February 26, 2021. Namma Cargo Services The service was launched at the Vidhana Soudha. At this place, the State road transport corporations will transport the parcels so ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Karnataka to set up a Flower Processing Centre

The Horticulture Department of Karnataka will set up a flower processing centre in collaboration with the International Flower Auction Bangalore (IFAB). The centre will be set up in order to convert the unsold flowers into its useful products. Key Points ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Karnataka to host Khelo India University Games 2021

The chief minister of Karnataka, BS Yeddyurappa, announced that Karnataka will be hosting the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in the year 2021. Key Points The Khelo India University Games will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Games ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Karnataka Brahmin Development Board

Karnataka Brahmin Development Board was set up in July last year with an outlay of Rs.25 crore. It is in charge of uplifting the weaker sections of Brahmin community in the state. Brahmin community in the state accounts for around ..

Vijayanagara- 31st district of Karnataka

The Karnataka Government recently notified that, the Vijayanagara has become the 31st district of Karnataka officially.  The district has its headquarter at Hosapete. About Vijayanagara District Vijayanagara is located in Hyderabad-Karnataka region. The district also be the home to UNESCO ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Karnataka Digital Economy Mission Office Launched

The office of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) was inaugurated in Karnataka. Highlights The office was inaugurated with the objective of increasing the digital economy contribution to Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) by 30 per cent. Along with the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Lithium deposits found in Karnataka

The Central Government has confirmed in a written reply to Lok Sabha about the presence of 1600 tonnes of lithium deposits in Mandya district of Karnataka. However, the significance and the quantity of the lithium in the region can only ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Karnataka Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2020

Karnataka Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was recently introduced in Karnataka Assembly to empower police or competent authorities appointed by the government to investigate complaints regarding fraudulent transactions working against investors’ interests. The accused ..