States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams

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Dakshina Kannada district is the second major district of Karnataka in all aspects after Bangalore Urban. It is the only district in Karnataka state to have all modes of transport like road, rail, water and air due to the presence of a major hub, Mangalore.

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Aspirational Districts are those districts in India, that are affected by poor socio-economic indicators. These are aspirational in the context, that improvement in these districts can lead to the overall improvement in human development in India. Yadgir and Raichur are the Aspirational districts of Karnataka.

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“Karnataka Bharatha Kathamanjari” is a Kannada rendition of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, penned by Kumaravyasa. The work is noted for its comprehensive coverage of the first 10 chapters of the original epic. It’s written in the ornate poetic style of Kannada known as Bhamini Shatpadi, showcasing the distinctness of Kannada literature. This elaborate poetic arrangement merges aesthetics with storytelling, thus providing a unique linguistic and literary flavour to the Mahabharata’s adaptation.

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Dr. Ambedkar Stadium or District Stadium is a main stadium in city of Bijapur, Karanataka.

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Mamatha Poojary is an Indian professional international kabaddi player. She is the former captain of the Indian women’s Kabaddi team and has been awarded the Rajyotsava Prashasti, the second-highest award of the Government of Karnataka. On 2 September 2014 she was conferred with the Arjuna Award by President Pranab Mukherjee in recognition of her achievements in Kabaddi.

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The Rajyotsava Prashasti or Rajyotsava Awards is the second highest civilian honor of the Karnataka state.

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The Rajyotsava Prashasti awards are presented in Bengaluru by the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 1 November of every year. Each award carries an amount of ?100,000, a 20-gram gold medal and a citation. In addition to that, the government has in the past, allotted commercial land for eligible awardees.

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The Government of Karnataka deided to honour with the Kumara Vyasa Award for those who have rendered unique service in the field of gamaka vacjana, play, reading and storytelling. This award includes plaque, shawl, gardland and cash reward of Rs. 5 lakhs.

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Durvinita’s great grandson Bhuvikrama (c.654-79) was a strong ally of the Chalukyas.

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Sheshadri Iyer, who served as the Dewan of Mysore (1883-1901) started separate schools for the untouchables as they were hesitating to attend other regular schools. He is regarded as the maker of modern Bangalore.