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

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To enable easy research and preservation of ancient inscriptions, a first of its kind 3 D technology initiative has been instituted by the Mythic Society in Bangalore. The first phase of project shall be implemented at Bangalore Urban, Rural and Ramanagara districts. This shall later be extended to the entire state. All the written scribes on the inscriptions shall be scanned using the technology for long term preservation.

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Amara Shilpi Jakanachari is the name of a legendary Indian sculptor who lived in the 12th century. He is known by the epithet “Amarashilpi”, which translates to “The Eternal Sculptor”. He is credited with building many fine temples for the Kalyani Chalukyas and Hoysalas.

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The Mookairira clan made sandookas and troughs for the kings and lords of Kodagu. Sandookas are wooden boxes with hinged lids that are used to store jewelry, documents, and other objects. In Kodava, they are called chandookas.  The Kodava people are an ethno-linguistic group from the region of Kodagu in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. They are traditionally land-owning agriculturists and patrilineal, with martial customs. Kodavas worship ancestors and weapons.  The Kodava Maaple sect is a Muslim community residing in Kodagu district of Karnataka. During the rule of Tipu Sultan in Coorg, many Kodavas were converted to Islam and they are called the ‘Kodava Maaple’ or ‘Jamma Maaples’.  In early 2021, Rathi Vinay Jha initiated a project to create a virtual museum on Kodava Heritage and Culture. The concept of the “Sandooka” Virtual Museum is to be a repository of the treasured knowledge and memories of the land and people of Kodagu.

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Hubballi Airport in Karnataka is the first 100% green airport in the state. It became a green airport after commissioning an 8MW grid-connected solar power plant. The airport’s goal is to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of producing 50% energy from renewable energy by 2030.  The Airports Council International (ACI) developed the Green Airport Title program. The program measures an airport’s performance in several areas, including: Energy efficiency, Water management, Waste management, Air quality.  Hubli Airport is a domestic airport. It has a single terminal with a passenger holding capacity of 72. The terminal is equipped with 2 check-in counters and 1 security counter.

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Economic survey of Karnataka 2022-23 mentions to create end to end (e2e) value chains for export-oriented Food Parks and Infrastructure and Cold chain infrastructure (Chilli in Byadagi, Rose onion in Chikballapur, Coffee in Chikkamangaluru, Hassan and Kodagu). Byadagi chilli is a type of chilli that is known for its deep red color and less spicy flavor. It is used in many South Indian food preparations. Byadagi chillies come in two types: dabbi and kaddi. Dabbi chillies are small and plump, and are popular for their deep red color, flavor, and taste. Byadagi chillies are characterized by: Deep red color, Less spicy flavor, Wrinkles on the pods, Low pungency and Sweet flavor

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The state government of Karnataka has approved Rs 2.7 crore for the construction of its first wildlife forensic sciences laboratory in Bengaluru, which is set to begin operations by March. This laboratory will play a crucial role in investigating crimes related to wildlife and help improve the conviction rate in the state.

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Ramatirtha in Uttara Kannada’s Honnavar is the region facing the threat of increasing construction activities and is proposed to be declared as a biodiversity hotspot by the Karnataka Biodiversity Board, to protect it from destruction.

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Rao Bahadur H C Javaraya, alongside Gustav Krumbiegal, played a pivotal role in developing Lalbagh and other gardens, significantly contributing to Bengaluru’s transformation into a garden city.

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The Karnataka State Research Foundation (KSRF) was announced in the 2023-24 budget as a new initiative to bolster the state’s research and development capabilities. This foundation aims to provide the necessary institutional support to implement the objectives outlined in the Karnataka Research, Development & Innovation Policy, thereby making Karnataka a hub for R&D activities and innovation-led growth.

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Adikavi Pampa, a celebrated Kannada poet, was born in Annigeri, Dharwad district, known for his classical works and contribution to Kannada literature.