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Invest Karnataka 2022

November 2, 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 ..

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SC’s split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban

October 14, 2022

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 ..

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The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Bill

September 27, 2022

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. ..

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Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill

September 16, 2022

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 ..

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Inclusion of tribes from 5 states in ST category

September 15, 2022

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 ..

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VentuRISE: Karnataka Startup Challenge

September 5, 2022

The Government of Karnataka has recently launched “VentuRISE” – Global Startup Challenge, to recognize, reward and support growth stage startups in manufacturing and sustainability related sectors. The Startup Challenge is a part of the Bangalore Palace flagship event to be ..

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Ghatiana Dwivarna: New Crab Species

September 2, 2022

Gopal Krishna Hegde, a wildlife enthusiast and photographer, found Ghatiana Dwivarna, a freshwater crab that lives under small rocks in the dense forests of the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Key Points The name of this new species of crab is ..

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India’s FDI Inflow in Fiscal year 2021-22

May 24, 2022

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that India’s Foreign Direct Investment [FDI] inflow in the Financial Year 2021-22 reached an all-time high of USD 83.57 billion, despite the Russia-Ukraine war and Covid-19 pandemic. This shows that India’s image is ..

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Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) Campaign

April 22, 2022

Health and Medical Education Minister of Karnataka, K. Sudhakar launched the ‘Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully’ (SAANS) on 20th April 2022. SAANS is a campaign that has been launched to ensure early detection and greater awareness of ..

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Integrated Command-Control Centre in All Smart Cities

April 19, 2022

Out of the 100 cities in the country that are being developed under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), in 80 of them, the Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) have already been set up. By 15th August 2022, the rest ..

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