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World Bank ‘REWARD’ Project

February 21, 2022

The World Bank, the Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka, and Odisha, have signed a USD 115 million deal for the Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme to help national and state governments adopt improved ..

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AAR Ruling: GST on Guest Lectures

February 17, 2022

The Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) of the Karnataka bench has ruled that 18 percent GST will be levied on the income that is earned from providing guest lectures. Overview: The petitioner contacted the AAR to obtain clarification as to ..

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Karnataka HC: Ban on Online Gaming Unconstitutional

February 15, 2022

On February 14, 2022, Karnataka High Court struck down provisions of Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, that had banned online games. Key Facts The division bench was headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Krishna S. Dixit. According to the ..

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New Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University in Kalyana-Karnataka region

February 12, 2022

According to Transport Minister B Sriramulu, a new Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University has been is being planned in Kalyana-Karnataka region. Key Facts The Skill Development University is being planned for inclusive development of the region. This university will be ..

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Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards

February 7, 2022

The Karnataka Government will not accept applications for Rajyotsava Awards from 2023. Rather a panel is to be set up to choose the eligible candidates. The state government is following the footsteps of the central government. The central government chooses ..

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Hijab Controversy in Karnataka

February 7, 2022

On February 5, 2022, Government of Karnataka stated that, ‘clothes that disturb equality, integrity and public law & order should not be worn”. Key Points This directive from government validates decisions of state education institutions to prohibit Muslim girl students ..

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Who was Sangoli Rayanna?

January 29, 2022

Sangoli Rayanna was a warrior from Kittur princely state. Kittur is the current Karnataka. He ruled during the time of Rani Channamma. The State Government of Karnataka is building a military school in the name of Sangoli Rayanna at a ..

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Mangaluru Plastic Park

January 23, 2022

The Central Government recently approved to build a plastic park at Ganjimutt, Managaluru, Karnataka. The park will be created at Rs 62.77 crores. It is to be built by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) land. Fund allocation Of ..

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