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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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Karnataka ‘Integration Day’

April 16, 2022

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that Sri Siddalinga Swami of Tontadarya Mutt’s birth anniversary in Gadag will be celebrated across the state as ‘Integration Day.’ Overview: This was announced after the Chief Minister inaugurated the Aikya Mantapa on 15th ..

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Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy

April 1, 2022

The Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for the period of 2022-2027 has been cleared by the State Government of Karnataka. This policy will be looking to maintain the state’s reputation as a leader in the field of renewable energy. Overview: This ..

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100% Electrification of Konkan Railways

March 31, 2022

The Konkan Railway Corporation has finished electrification of its entire 741-kilometer route that stretches from Roha, Maharashtra to Thokur, Karnataka. Overview: This electrification of the 741-kilometer stretch will bring about savings of fuel amounting to Rs 150 crore. It will ..

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