✎ Karnataka’s three-day special session will address severe drought and Kasturirangan report amid Centre’s ESZ notification and Centre’s Drought Manual 2020.
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Karnataka will hold a three-day special session from September 21 to 23 to address two critical issues: the worsening drought situation and the implementation of the Kasturirangan Committee report, which identifies ecologically sensitive areas in the state. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara highlighted the severity of the drought, warning that if adequate rainfall does not occur by mid-September, Karnataka could face one of its worst droughts in recent years. The state has already declared 101 taluks as drought-hit under the Centre’s Drought Manual 2020 and may add 50 to 60 more taluks in the coming week. The government has allocated ₹1,229 crore under the State Disaster Relief Fund for drought relief, though only ₹187 crore has been released so far, while ₹329 crore is already with deputy commissioners for relief work. This session is crucial for banking and governance aspirants as it underscores the economic impact of natural disasters on state finances, resource allocation, and policy responses, which are often tested in exams like RBI Grade B and SSC CGL.
The special session also provides a platform to discuss the Kasturirangan report, which has significant implications for land use, environmental regulations, and infrastructure development in Karnataka. The report’s recommendations could affect industrial projects, agricultural policies, and ecological conservation efforts, all of which are relevant for banking exams that assess candidates’ understanding of sustainable development and governance. Additionally, the session’s agenda includes key decisions like the allocation of sites to farmers affected by the NICE road project, the expansion of Bengaluru’s electric bus fleet with 4,500 new buses, and the development of trauma centres and engineering colleges. These initiatives reflect the state’s focus on infrastructure, disaster management, and social welfare, topics frequently covered in competitive exams such as IBPS PO and SBI Clerk, where questions on government schemes and economic policies are common.
Source: The Hindu
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