India’s largest chopper manufacturing unit in Karnataka

PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the largest helicopter manufacturing unit in Tumakuru, Karnataka in 2016. The unit is now ready to start its operation. The unit will produce more than a thousand helicopters and make India self-reliant on ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Karnataka Startup Policy 2022

Karnataka’s government has introduced a new startup policy (2022-27) aiming to add around 10,000 startups to the state’s business ecosystem in the next five years, with a focus on high-growth startups. The policy, which was introduced on 22nd December 2022, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Karnataka Research Development and Innovation Policy

The Karnataka Research Development and Innovation Policy was released during the inaugural session of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 22). What are the objectives of the policy? The Karnataka Research Development and Innovation Policy aims ensure cooperation between industry and ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

Invest Karnataka 2022

Invest Karnataka 2022 summit was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently. What is Invest Karnataka 2022? The Invest Karnataka 2022 summit is a global investment summit that is organized in Bengaluru to attract foreign investments and create a ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

SC’s split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on pleas contesting the Karnataka High Court’s refusal to lift hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka. Key facts The Karnataka HC held that wearing hijab is not part of the essential religious ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill

The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill was tabled at the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Key facts The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill gives preference to Kannadigas in government jobs and provides reservations to locals in private jobs generated in the state. ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill

The ‘Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill’ was recently passed by the state legislative council. Key facts Karnataka’s anti-conversion bill was passed by the legislative assembly in December 2021. The bill bans forced religious conversions by direct ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Inclusion of tribes from 5 states in ST category

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently gave nod for the inclusion of tribes of five states in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. Key facts The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of tribes from Chhattisgarh, Himachal ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs