Karnataka observes Onake Obavva Jayanti

Karnataka government started celebration of ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ on the 11th of November from the year 2021. Highlights The proposal to celebrate birth anniversary of Onake Obavva was made by Kannada and Culture Department. Onake Obavva was a woman-soldier who ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Kittur Karnataka

The Kittur Karnataka region comprises of Belagavi, Uttara Kannada, Dharwad, Vijayapura, Gadag, Bagalkote and Haveri districts of Karnataka. Earlier, it was called the Mumbai Karnataka region. In November 2021, the Karnataka Government renamed the region as Kittur Karnataka region. About ..

October 23: Karnataka celebrates Kittur Rani Chennamma Jayanthi

Indian state of Karnataka is celebrating “Kittur Rani Chennamma Jayanthi” on October 23, 2021. Highlights On the occasion, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai garlanded the statue of Queen in Hubbali in Dharwad district. A sum of 50 crore rupees ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Malpe Beach gets safety nets and red flags

Leaseholders of Malpe Beach Tourism in Udupi district got safety nets and red flags on August 3, 2021 along the beach. Highlights Administration has also issued warning to tourists for not venturing into the Arabian Sea. This step was taken ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Basavaraj Bommai: 23rd Chief Minister of Karnataka

BJP leader Basavaraj S Bommai has been selected as the 23rd chief minister of Karnataka and will take his oath on 28th July, 2021. Highlights Basavaraj Bommai was selected by the BJP as BS Yediyurappa’s successor who had resigned from ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

BS Yediyurappa resigns as Karnataka chief minister

At a two-year celebration of his government, today Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yediyurappa announced his resignation. This announcement ends the weeks of speculation floating around regarding calls for his removal by a BJP section in the state. Highlights He will ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority

Union ministry of Environment, forest & Climate Change has notified about constituting a Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority. Notification was issued under Environment Protection Act, 1986. About authority Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority is a 15-member body which will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Karnataka’s Engineering R&D Policy 2021

Karnataka government recently unveiled Engineering Research and Development Policy 2021 to strengthen research and development in the field of engineering. This policy seeks to sustain and augment the state’s leading role in engineering research and development and attract investments for ..