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Karnataka Policy Updates Feb 2025
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Karnataka Policy Updates Feb 2025
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1
Question
What is required for sponsoring agencies to establish a private university under the February 2025 policy update?
Answer
Sponsoring agencies with education sector experience may apply to establish a private university.
2
Question
What minimum land requirement is specified for multi-campus universities?
Answer
Headquarters must be on at least 10 acres of land.
3
Question
Which bodies must be followed for appointing Vice-Chancellors and faculty in universities?
Answer
UGC and State guidelines.
4
Question
What percentage of seats in each course are reserved for State domiciled students, and which reservations apply?
Answer
40% seats; SC/ST reservations applicable.
5
Question
What is the new distribution policy under Anna Bhagya in Karnataka as of February 2025?
Answer
Additional 5 kg of free rice; total 10 kg per beneficiary.
6
Question
From when will the 5 kg rice distribution replace cash allowances under the BPL scheme in Karnataka?
Answer
From February 2025.
7
Question
What is the Central government's role in the revised Anna Bhagya rice distribution?
Answer
Supplying the additional 5 kg rice at ₹22.5 per kg.
8
Question
What monthly saving is anticipated from the revised rice scheme in Karnataka?
Answer
₹150-190 crore savings in procurement costs.
9
Question
What was Anna Bhagya’s political significance in the 2023 Karnataka elections?
Answer
A major poll promise ensuring food security for BPL families.
10
Question
What is the new ordinance approved by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot aimed at?
Answer
Regulating microfinance lenders and preventing coercive actions.
11
Question
What specific problem does The Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan Ordinance address?
Answer
Coercive recovery methods by MFIs and unregistered lenders.
12
Question
What does the ordinance aim to protect besides borrowers?
Answer
Legitimate lenders from unnecessary trouble.
13
Question
Which MP district has gained its 8th Public Aerodrome?
Answer
Datia (Madhya Pradesh).
14
Question
What DGCA category licence was granted to Datia Airport?
Answer
3C/VFR category for public use.
15
Question
How large is the Datia airport area and what is the runway length?
Answer
118 acres; 1,810-meter runway.
16
Question
What is the terminal area size at Datia Airport?
Answer
768 square meters.
17
Question
What is the passenger handling capacity of Datia Airport per hour?
Answer
100 passengers per hour.
18
Question
How many aircraft can the Datia airport apron accommodate and which type?
Answer
Two ATR-72s.
19
Question
What future actions are planned for Satna and Datia airports?
Answer
Formal inaugurations enabling commercial flight operations.
20
Question
Which broader policy objective does the Datia Airport development align with?
Answer
India’s aviation expansion strategy to improve connectivity.
21
Question
What broader benefits are expected from the Datia airport development?
Answer
Boost tourism, business, and infrastructure growth in Datia region.
22
Question
What is the capital of Karnataka?
Answer
Bengaluru.
23
Question
Who is the Chief Minister of Karnataka according to Learn Along?
Answer
Siddaramaiah.
24
Question
Who is the Governor of Karnataka according to Learn Along?
Answer
Thawar Chand Gehlot.
25
Question
What is the status of the Anna Bhagya scheme in terms of pre-poll promises?
Answer
Implemented as a major poll promise for food security.
26
Question
What change occurs to cash transfers under the BPL scheme in February 2025?
Answer
Cash allowance stopped; 5 kg rice provided instead.
27
Question
In the revised policy, what is the significance of 22.5 per kg?
Answer
Centre-supplied price used for rice procurement cost savings.
28
Question
What is the total rice quota per beneficiary under the revised Anna Bhagya scheme?
Answer
Total 10 kg of rice per month.
29
Question
What is the broader impact expected from the Datia airport on its region?
Answer
Enhanced regional air connectivity and economic development.
30
Question
What type of coordination is emphasized for VCs and faculty appointments in the policy?
Answer
Adherence to UGC and State guidelines.