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

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The Karnataka Methodological Council has announced election to 25 constituencies on December 25,2021. The entire electoral process is going to be completed by December 16, 2021. November 23rd is the last date to submit the filed nominations. Election results shall be declared on December 14, 2021.

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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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The Karnataka State government has proposed poor students to avail loans for achieving admissions in government and private medical colleges. Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Margadarshini’ scheme, online coaching hsall be offered for NEET, JEE and a host of other competitive exams carried out by Karnataka Public Service Commission in the state.

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The Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai has introduced many incentievs and schemes for his native district Haveri. Among them, he has also proposed for the construction of a bus depot and transport training center at Shiggaon under State Budget 2022-2023.

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The first Zika case in Karnataka was reported from the district of Kalaburagi. The Health Department conducted specific surveillance within a five-km radius of the reported case and no other cases have been identified in the district. Regular surveillance and precautionary measures are being taken to prevent the spread of Zika.

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The Venkatappa Art Gallery was established in 1975 to preserve and display the artworks of renowned Karnataka artist K Venkatappa.

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S Subbaraman has been awarded the Padma Shri in the field of Archaeology for his extensive work in conserving heritage monuments and restoring significant historical sites.

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Bidar, known as the crown of Karnataka, saw a cultural transformation 600 years ago when the Bahmani Sultanate’s capital was shifted there. The city now boasts wonders of Indo-Islamic design, with influences from Turkey, Persia, and local artisans. Bidar is home to intricate structures like Rangeen Mahal, Mahmud Gawan Madrasa, and Chaukhandi tomb. Bidri art, a famous local craft, originated in Bidar and is still practiced today. The city will host Bidar Utsav from January 7 to 9 to celebrate its rich cultural heritage and honor its history and artisans.

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Kannada writer Sara Aboobacker, known for her novel Chandragiriya Theeradalli, passed away at 86 in Mangaluru. Aboobacker’s works were translated into several languages and used as textbooks in universities. She started writing with ‘Lankesh Patrike’ and served as president of a literary association in Mangaluru. Her notable works include Sahana, Vajragalu, and Suliyalli Sikkavaru. She also translated Malayalam works into Kannada. Aboobacker won awards such as Kannada Sahithya Akademi Award and Nadoja Award, and received an Honorary Doctorate from Mangalore University.

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The 36th LAWASIA conference, a significant gathering of legal professionals from the Asia-Pacific region, is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru. The event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel on Ballari Road from November 24 to 27, 2023. This conference will feature discussions on various legal topics and will include notable speakers from the legal and academic fields.