Tyavarekoppa to Receive Lion Cubs ContextThe Tiger and Lion Safari-cum-Zoo in Tyavarekoppa, near Shivamogga, Karnataka, is set to receive two lion cubs from Kamala Nehru Prani Sangrahalay (Indore Zoo), Madhya…
Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill ContextThe Karnataka State Assembly passed the amendment in March 2024.Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has reserved the Bill for Presidential assent, citing legal and constitutional concerns.Why Was It…
District Day Care Chemotherapy (DCCC) Project – Karnataka Purpose of the Project:To decentralise chemotherapy services and make them accessible at the district level.To reduce travel burden and hospitalisation costs for…
Modernization of Railway Stations in Karnataka OverviewIndian Railways is transforming stations like Dharwad, Gokak Road, Bagalkote, Munirabad, and Gadag under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.Aim: Improve passenger experience and promote…
Rare 16th Century Drought Inscription – Haveri, Karnataka Place of Discovery:Near Chandrashekara Temple, Guttala, Haveri district, Karnataka.Nature of the Inscription:Sculptural inscription on a stone slab,Written in Kannada language and script.Date…
Bengaluru received 105.5 mm rainfall in 24-hour period Rainfall Data & StatisticsTotal Rainfall: 105.5 mm in 24 hoursSecond highest May rainfall since 2011.Highest since 2011: 114.6 mm in May 2022.All-time…
“Land Bank” System in Villages Context & Announcement:Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a new Land Bank system to ensure every homeless family in rural areas gets access to a housing site.Key…
‘Procedural lapses’ alleged in relocation project in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary Context:Location: Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS), Belagavi district, Karnataka.Ecological Importance:BWS abuts Kali Tiger Reserve.Surrounded by Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and Mahadai Wildlife…
State's First Marine Wildlife Sanctuary – Apsarakonda, Key Proposal Highlights:Location: Apsarakonda-Mugali region, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.Authority Involved:Cleared by: Standing Committee of the State Board for Wildlife (SBWL).Chaired by: Forest Minister…
Wildlife Smuggling Incident – Bengaluru Airport Key Points:Smuggling Route: Bangkok (Thailand) → BengaluruAirline Used: Thai AirwaysSeized Wildlife:9 Wagler’s Pit Vipers (venomous, no antidote in India)1 Common Spotted Cuscus1 OpossumModus Operandi:Wildlife…
