Space Farming Research: UAS Bangalore & IIT Dharwad Project OverviewInstitutions Involved:University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), BangaloreIndian Institute of Technology (IIT), DharwadAxiom-4 Research Mission (Launched June 2025)Purpose:To study space farming –…
First Export of Fresh Jamun to London Event HighlightsFirst-ever export consignment of fresh Jamun (Indian Blackberry) sent to London.Flagged off from Bengaluru, Karnataka on Thursday, June 2025.Marks 11 years of…
Indira Ahar Kit: A New Initiative under Anna Bhagya Yojana ObjectiveTo replace the additional 5 kg rice given under the Anna Bhagya Scheme with monthly nutritional kits.Aim: To prevent misuse…
First Indian Epigraphical Reference to Halley’s Comet Discovery OverviewDiscovered by: K. Munirathnam Reddy, Director, Epigraphy Branch, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)Location: Srisailam Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Andhra PradeshDate of Inscription: 1456 CE…
Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2025 Announced by:Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Launched by ISRO Chairman V. NarayananInnovation Partner:Hack2skillTarget Participants:Undergraduate students,Graduate students,Postgraduates,PhD scholars, Working professionals not eligibleKey Objective:Encourage youth to solve real-world space…
Chamundi Hills Development under PRASHAD Scheme Project Details:Location: Chamundi Hills, Mysuru, Karnataka.Scheme: Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD).Purpose: To develop sustainable religious tourism by enhancing facilities for devotees…
District Committees for Plastic Waste Management (Karnataka) Context & Background:In view of rising PET (plastic) bottle waste, the Karnataka Government has taken a proactive step to enforce Extended Producer Responsibility…
Elector-Population (EP) Ratio & Demographic Trends in Karnataka What is EP Ratio?Definition: Ratio of total registered voters to the projected population (based on 2011 Census).Purpose: Helps assess demographic trends, birth…
Discovery of Ancient Ganga Period Stone Inscriptions in Kottanuru Village, Mysore Location and ContextPlace: Kottanuru village, near Shasanakere in H.D. Kote taluk, Mysuru district.Recent Discovery: A 1200-year-old Ganga dynasty-era stone…
Karnataka to seek increase in devolution of funds under 16th Finance Commission ContextKarnataka plans to demand more devolution of funds during the 16th Finance Commission meeting in Delhi.CM Siddaramaiah, along…
