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

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Kavirajamarga was composed during the reign of Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I in the 9th century. It is attributed to the court poet Srivijaya, with Amoghavarsha I also contributing. He promoted Kannada literature and culture. Pulakeshin II and Vikramaditya VI were Chalukya rulers, while Krishnadevaraya belonged to the Vijayanagara Empire, unrelated to Kavirajamarga.

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Agriculture’s share in Karnataka’s GSDP for 2025-26 at current prices is around 11%. Karnataka’s GSDP is estimated at ₹32.81 lakh crore for 2025-26, growing 12.9% from the previous year. The agriculture sector grew 9.1% at constant prices due to improved monsoons. Its share slightly declined from about 10.77%-11.02%, with services and industry sectors dominating at 70% and 19.4% respectively.

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According to Karnataka’s Economic Survey 2025-26, the industry sector contributed 19.36% to the state’s GSDP at current prices. This was a slight decline from 19.82% in 2024-25. The total GSDP of Karnataka reached Rs 32.81 lakh crore with a 12.9% growth. The services sector contributed 69.87% and agriculture about 11% in the same period.

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Karnataka ranked third among India’s leading fish-producing states in 2022-23. It has a brackish water aquaculture cluster supporting fisheries growth. India’s total fish production reached 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25. Inland fisheries account for about 75% of output nationally. Karnataka’s Economic Survey 2025-26 did not provide specific fisheries data. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are also major fish producers but ranked below Karnataka in 2022-23.

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Karnataka Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 45 crore for Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs). There are 144 NRCs across 86 locations in Karnataka. The Child Budget totals Rs 63,135 crore and includes child nutrition schemes. The Gender Budget of Rs 94,663 crore supports women-centric nutrition. The overall consolidated fund for Karnataka is Rs 4,48,004 crore.

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Karnataka’s renewable energy capacity reached 25,675.39 MW (25.7 GW) by October 31, 2025. This accounted for approximately 10.24% of India’s total renewable capacity of 250,643.45 MW. In the first quarter of 2025, Karnataka added 1,316 MW, primarily from renewable sources. Nationally, India’s total installed power capacity reached 520.6 GW by January 2026, including 272 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity. Data after October 2025 lacks state-wise detail from the Central Electricity Authority.

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T.S. Ramachandra Rao was the editor of Kannada daily Prajavani. He wrote the satirical column ‘Choobaana’ known for sharp wit and political satire. Rao also authored a Shivaji Maharaj biography and encouraged Kannada literary talents.

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Kalaburagi, formerly Gulbarga, is known as the “Toor Dal Bowl of Karnataka” and “Pulse Bowl of South Asia.” It is a major producer of Toor Dal in India. The district received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2019 for Kalaburagi Red Gram, recognized for its unique taste and high protein content. Its black soil enriched with calcium contributes to the quality of the produce. Kalaburagi Agricultural Produce Market Committee is among the largest pulse trading hubs in India.

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The Kannada Sahitya Parishat was established on May 3, 1915, in Bengaluru. It was founded under the patronage of Maharaja Krishnarajendra Wodeyar IV. Sir M. Visvesvaraya, then Diwan of Mysore, played a key role in its inception. H. V. Nanjundaiah was the first president. The organization was originally named Karnataka Sahitya Parishat and organizes the Kannada Sahitya Sammelana annually.

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Ramanagara hosts one of Asia’s largest silk cocoon markets. It is a major center for sericulture and silk reeling industries. Thousands of families are engaged in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing in the region.