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

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The Karnataka Budget 2026-27 was presented by CM Siddaramaiah with a total outlay of Rs 4,48,004 crore. The budget includes Rs 5 crore for a Leopard Rehabilitation Centre and Rs 5,000 crore over five years for disaster management projects. Proposals from the Fifth State Finance Commission, such as increases for forestry and agriculture, are recommendations and not yet allocated funds in the budget.

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Karnataka ranks third in sugar production in 2025-26 with a total of 4.84 million tonnes nationally. Hassan district is one of the notable sugar production areas in Karnataka, contributing significantly to the state’s sugar output. Karnataka’s sugar industry plays a critical role in the economy, producing around 6.35 million tonnes according to ISMA projections. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh lead the sugar production, with Maharashtra producing over 10 million tonnes. Sugarcane cultivation in Karnataka is mainly concentrated in districts like Hassan, Mandya, and Belagavi, with Hassan recognized for its consistent sugar output during the 2025-26 season.

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S. G. Vasudev is a key figure in the Madras Art Movement. This movement originated post-independence in South India, emphasizing individual expression and modern experimentation. Vasudev trained at the Madras School of Arts and Crafts. His artwork includes symbolic elements such as trees representing philosophical and ecological themes. The Madras Art Movement marked a shift from traditional to contemporary Indian art, influencing many artists in Tamil Nadu and beyond.

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Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was a composer and patron of Carnatic music. He authored works in Sanskrit and Kannada. His court was a hub for musicians and scholars, promoting Carnatic traditions in Karnataka. He contributed to preserving and developing classical music during his reign in Mysore.

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Indira Kadambi is a Bharatanatyam dancer from Karnataka recognized for her performances and roles in cultural administration. She has held positions in cultural institutions promoting classical dance and has contributed to preserving and teaching Bharatanatyam. Her career combines artistry with organizational leadership in Karnataka’s cultural sector.

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Maharaja Jayachamaraja Wadiyar (1919–1974) composed 94 Carnatic kritis under the pen name ‘Shrividya’. He was the last ruling Maharaja of Mysore. His compositions include rare ragas like Durvanki and Bhanuchandrika. He also supported Russian composer Nikolai Medtner by funding the Medtner Society.

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All three pairs are correctly matched: Hardekar Manjappa is known as the “Gandhi of Karnataka” for spreading Gandhian ideology in the region. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was a key figure in the Salt Satyagraha at Shiroda. Dr. N.S. Hardikar founded the Seva Dal to train volunteers for the Congress party.

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Mohare Hanumantha Rao launched ‘Kasturi’ magazine in 1956, the first Kannada digest-style publication. He was the long-time editor of Samyukta Karnataka and introduced this format to popularize literature, science, and general knowledge in Kannada. The magazine was modeled on Reader’s Digest to reach a wider Kannada-speaking audience.

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Dr. Rajkumar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1995. He was the first Kannada actor honored with this award, which is India’s highest cinema recognition.

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The Raitha Shakti Yojana, launched by Karnataka in 2022, provides a diesel subsidy to farmers to reduce fuel costs. It offers ₹250 subsidy per acre, capped at 5 acres per farmer, transferred directly via DBT to registered farmers on the FRUITS portal. The scheme supports farm mechanisation and aims to ease financial burden on farmers due to rising tractor and machinery fuel expenses.