Karnataka ‘Integration Day’

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

100% Electrification of Konkan Railways

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Vinaya Samarasya Yojana

Vinaya Samarasya Yojana, an awareness programme has been announced by the government of Karnataka. This programme was announced with the aim of eradicating untouchability in Gram Panchayats located across the state. Overview: After a three-year-old Dalit boy named Vinay, this ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Mangaluru Kambala

The annual Mangaluru Kambala’s fifth edition will be held on the grounds of Goldfinch City in Bangra Kulur on 26th and 27th March 2022. Overview: Around 150 pairs of buffalo bulls will be taking part in this event. This event ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Second Edition of Export Preparedness Index

The Second Edition of Export Preparedness Index has been released by NITI Aayog. This report was released in association with the Institute of Competitiveness. Overview: In this index Gujarat has topped for the second time in a row. It is ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Power of States to Tax Lotteries

On 23rd March 2022, the Supreme Court announced that states are eligible to tax lottery schemes that are operating within the territories of the state as it falls under the activity of betting and gambling which comes under taxation covered ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Karnataka’s Dishaank app

Dishaank is an application developed by Karnataka to ensure easy access to land records. About Dishnaak app The Survey Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) unit of Karnataka’s revenue department is ensuring easy availability of original land records through an app ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Karnataka HC verdict on Hijab ban

On 15th March a three-judge Bench of Karnataka High Court (HC) gave a verdict on the petitions related to banning Hijab (headscarf) in Karnataka’s educational institutions. Observations of the High Court High court upheld the order of Karnataka government prescribing ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Karnataka Digital Water Data Bank

On 14th March Karnataka’s IT Minister, C N Ashwath Narayan launched India’s first-ever digital water data bank, AQVERIUM. About the digital water data bank The Digital water data bank is a list of water data sourced from various institutions. It provides reliable ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs