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

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The SARAS 3 radio telescope is an Indian telescope that has provided astronomers with clues to the nature of the Universe’s first stars and galaxies. The telescope was designed and built at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bangalore, India.  The SARAS 3 telescope has improved our understanding of the astrophysics of Cosmic Dawn. Cosmic Dawn is the period from about 50 million years to one billion years after the Big Bang when the first stars, black holes, and galaxies in the Universe formed.

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The memorial of veteran actor Saahasasimha Vishnuvardhan is located in Haalaalu village of Mysuru taluk. The memorial was inaugurated by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at a cost of Rs 11 crore on a five-acre land.

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Karnataka had the highest number of bird species sighted in South India during the GBBC, with 371 species. This highlights the rich biodiversity of Karnataka in terms of bird species.

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The services sector, particularly computer-related services, accounted for 64.04% of Karnataka’s GSDP, indicating its significant impact on the state’s economy.

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The One Week One Lab (OWOL) initiative by CSIR aims to take the transformational research done at its 37 labs to the people, showcasing technological innovations that benefit society. This initiative helps connect with the industry, students, NGOs, startups, and the society at large, highlighting the importance of research and technology developed at CSIR labs. It promotes greater engagement with the public and emphasizes the social context of research, ultimately bridging the gap between scientific advancements and societal impact.

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The detailed report states that while the Nagarahole-Bandipur cluster is reaching its saturation point in terms of tiger density, there is potential to increase tiger numbers in the northern part of the state, specifically in the Kali-Belagavi area. This region has the capacity to house more big cats if invasive species, human settlements, mining, and infrastructure projects are cleared from the forests.

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Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, and Belagavi are districts in Karnataka that fall within the Western Ghats range. Mysuru, however, is not part of the Western Ghats. The plants for the ‘Western Ghats Block’ at Lalbagh Botanical Garden are sourced from seven districts in Karnataka that are part of this range.

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Project Madhunetri’ was launched with the objective of enhancing the detection and management of diabetic retinopathy, a condition impacting the retina due to diabetes. The project utilizes mobile screening devices to facilitate early diagnosis and initiate treatment at minimal or no cost, addressing the challenge of delayed diagnosis due to inadequate healthcare access.

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The ’14-Minute Miracle’ initiative significantly reduced the cleaning time of the Vande Bharat Express, ensuring the train was ready for its return journey in just 13 minutes, compared to the regular cleaning time of 40-45 minutes.

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The Karnataka government, under the guidance of IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge, has shown interest in establishing a regulatory sandbox specifically for Web3 technologies. This initiative aims to foster innovation and development within a controlled regulatory environment, thereby enhancing the startup ecosystem and creating job opportunities in emerging tech sectors like blockchain and Web3. This approach allows for testing new technologies while maintaining some regulatory oversight.