Karwar: Uttara Kannada District Collector, Prabhulinga Kavalikatti, was transferred from his position by the state government on Tuesday. In his place, Gangubai Ramesh Manakar has been appointed as the new District Collector.

Gangubai Manakar was previously serving as the Secretary of the State Information Commission before her appointment as the new District Collector of Uttara Kannada district.

The official circular announcing the transfer of Prabhulinga Kavalikatti did not specify the position to which he has been transferred.

This administrative change comes as a part of the state government's decision to reshuffle officials and assign new responsibilities in various districts. The new District Collector, Gangubai Manakar, is expected to take charge and assume her responsibilities promptly.

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."

"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.

It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.

"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.

"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.