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

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Hanumanagundi Falls which is also known as the Suthanabbe Falls or the Soothanabbi Falls is located in the Kudremukh National Park in the Chikkamagaluru district of the state of Karnataka. This falls is located between the Lakya and Karkala Dam in the Kudremukh national park.

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Kanaka Dasa was a Haridasa saint known for devotional kirtanas in Kannada. His songs focused on devotion to Lord Krishna and social issues like caste discrimination. His famous work, “Ramadhanya Charite,” combines spirituality and social commentary. Unlike court epics or vachanas, kirtanas are lyrical compositions meant for singing. Kanaka Dasa’s simple language helped spread Bhakti movement ideals in Karnataka.

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According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, Karnataka produced 0.11 million tonnes of groundnut in 2024-25, ranking third nationally with an 11.60% share. Gujarat ranked first with 5.22 million tonnes (43.72% share), followed by Rajasthan with 2.14 million tonnes. Karnataka’s contribution to total oilseeds was 10.57% of the national total of 48.06 million tonnes during that period.

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In Karnataka’s 2026-27 budget, SGST accounts for 41% of the state’s own tax revenue. The own tax revenue is estimated at Rs 2,20,000 crore. The total revenue receipts for 2026-27 are Rs 3,15,050 crore, with own resources comprising 75%. SGST is projected to grow 14% over 2025-26 estimates despite a Rs 15,000 crore loss from GST rationalization.

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Chandrashekhara Kambara is a Kannada playwright and Jnanpith awardee known for the play “Jokumaraswamy,” which reflects Karnataka’s rural folklore. He contributed to folk theatre and served in academic institutions promoting Kannada literature and culture.

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Gangubai Hangal was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist from Karnataka. She belonged to the Kirana Gharana, a prominent gharana known for its emphasis on perfect intonation and melodic elaboration. Gangubai trained under Sawai Gandharva, a disciple of Abdul Karim Khan, the founder of Kirana Gharana. Despite Karnataka’s dominance in Carnatic music, her contribution represented Karnataka’s influence in Hindustani music traditions.

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B. K. S. Iyengar, a disciple of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, created Iyengar Yoga focusing on alignment and props. His book “Light on Yoga” is a global reference. Iyengar Yoga gained international popularity and is linked to Karnataka through Iyengar’s origin.

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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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Kumara Vyasa, pen name of Naranappa, was a 15th-century Kannada poet who authored Karnata Bharata Kathamanjari. He is renowned for his mastery of metaphor (Rupaka) and his vivid descriptions in retelling the Mahabharata. The title “Rupaka Samrajya Chakravarti” translates to “Emperor of the Realm of Metaphor,” reflecting his literary brilliance in Kannada literature.

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Hermann Mögling started Mangaluru Samachara in 1843. It was the first Kannada newspaper published from Mangaluru. Mangaluru Samachara was launched during British India and played a role in the development of Kannada journalism.