K’taka was second largest direct tax contributor in FY24 According to a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI), Karnataka has emerged as the second-largest direct tax contributor in the fiscal year 2023-24. Key Highlights: Contribution: Karnataka contributed 11.9% of the total direct tax rev...
Bengaluru City's first air taxi Sarla Aviation a city-based startup, in collaboration with Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), plans to offer air taxi services from Electronics City to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Named in honour of Sarla Thakral, the first Indian woman to obt...
In historic first, Great Indian bustard chick born through AI In a historic first, a Great Indian Bustard chick was born through artificial insemination at the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Key Details: Method: The chick was born using artificial insemination...
New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka and Kerala Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change announced the creation of two new Peacock Sanctuaries in India. The sanctuaries are located in Adichunchanagiri, Karnataka, and Choolannuar, Kerala. Key Highlights: Purpose: These sanctuaries a...
Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Government of India will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026. The celebration will begin on October 31, 2024, which is...