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

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Former India cricketer and Karnataka captain R. Vinay Kumar announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket.

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In the survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India on November 20,2021, Mysore occupies the 12th place in the list of cities with more than 1 lakh population. In the earlier Swachh Bharat surveys Mysore city ranked one amongst the to 5 cleanest cities of India. Under the category of garbage free cities, Mysore received a five star ranking.

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Karnataka’s energy and culture minister, Sunil Kumar, formed a committee to consider making Tulu the second official language of Karnataka. The committee is led by Dr. Mohan Alva, the chairman of Alva’s Education Foundation. The committee is expected to submit a report to the state government within a week. After the report is submitted, the Bombay will make a decision.
Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken by over three million people. Most Tulu speakers are native to the districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in the west of Karnataka. Tulu is not an official language of India or any other country. Efforts are being made to include Tulu in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
The official language of Karnataka is Kannada. Kannada is used in all correspondences at all levels of administration in the state. Other minority languages spoken in Karnataka include Urdu, Konkani, Marathi, Tulu, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kodava, and Beary.

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Janaki Srinivasa Murthy, also known by her pen name Vaidehi, was the 2022 winner of the Nrupatunga Sahitya Prashasti. The award is given by the Kannada Sahitya Parishat. The award consists of a cash prize of INR 7 lakhs. Vaidehi is an Indian writer of modern Kannada language fiction and one of the most successful women writers in the Kannada language. She has written short stories, poetry, novels, children’s literature, and essays.

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(i) Free bus travel for women under Shakti scheme, (ii) free electricity up to 200 units for domestic consumers under Gruha Jyoti, (iii) Rs 2,000 monthly financial assistance to woman head of family under Gruha Lakshmi, (iv) 5kg additional foodgrains to eligible persons under Annabhagya, and (v) monthly unemployment allowance of Rs 3,000 for degree holders and Rs 1,500 for diploma holders under Yuvanidhi.

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Amrit Mahal is a breed of cattle that originated in the state of Mysore in Karnataka. The name literally means “department of milk”. The rulers of Mysore State established the herd between 1572 and 1636 AD to increase milk production. The herd was collected from the prevalent types of cattle in the area to supply milk and milk products to the palace. The Amrit Mahal breed originated from the Hallikar and closely related breeds, Hagalavadi and Chitradurga. They come in mainly shades of gray and white to nearly black. Some cows have definite patterns of white-gray marking. Economic Survey 2022-23 mentioned development of conservation and development of Indigenous Breeds of cattle like Krishna Valley, Amruth mahal, Khillar and Deoni.

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B K S Varma received both the Karnataka Lalitakala Academy Award in 1986 and the Rajyotsava Award in 2001 for his outstanding contribution to the field of art in Karnataka. These awards recognize his talent, skill, and dedication to his craft, showcasing his significant impact on the art scene in the state.

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The terracotta figurines discovered at the Mudukonaje Megalithic site are significant as they offer insights into the religious practices of ancient times, specifically the Bootha Cult or Daiva Aradhane, prevalent in Coastal Karnataka. These figurines, including representations of animals and deities, highlight the cultural and spiritual life of the region’s past inhabitants, underscoring their beliefs and rituals.

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The Lakya dam, constructed by KIOCL, is located in Kalasa Taluk of Chikkamagaluru district. This dam was built before the enactment of the Forest Conservation Act in 1980 and led to significant environmental changes, including the submergence of a large area of forest land. The dam’s construction and subsequent modifications have been a point of contention due to environmental and legal implications.

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PETA India organized a demonstration at the World War Memorial in Bengaluru to highlight the respiratory problems faced by brachycephalic breeds like pugs and bulldogs. The event marked their first such demonstration in the country, where volunteers dressed as pugs with oxygen masks to visually represent the struggles these breeds endure due to their physical traits. This initiative aimed to discourage the purchase and breeding of such dogs, advocating instead for the adoption of healthier Indie dogs.