B-SMILE to start with ₹7,000 crore nancial commitment from State govt IntroductionFull Form: Boosting Sustainable Manufacturing in Low EmissionLaunched by: Government of Karnataka in 2025Purpose: Promote green hydrogen and green…

Behind the regularisation of pourakarmikas BackgroundPourakarmikas (PKs): Mostly Dalit, largely women, working in hazardous, unhygienic, and inhuman conditions without holidays, social security, or basic facilities.Tasks include handling rotting garbage, human/animal…

MOCK DRILLS IN THREE DISTRICTS OF KARNATAKA Context & PurposeThe Central Government, under the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), conducted simultaneous mock drills in 54 cities across India.In Karnataka, the…