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

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The Karnataka State Budget 2022-2023 increased compensation for acid attack victims to INR 10,000 per month. Earlier it was INR 3000 per month. The CM made an announcement that the current budget caters to “sensitive” initiatives for women.

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Bandipur Yuva Mitra project is a nature education program for students. The program aims to create awareness about forests and wildlife. The program was launched by Union Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav for students of government schools in Chamarajanagar district. The program includes a free wildlife safari for around 10,000 students from 800 schools.
The program was jointly organized by NMNH and Banipur Tiger. The Bandipur Tiger Reserve was established in 1973 under Project Tiger. The reserve is located in the Western Ghats landscape complex. It has an estimated tiger population of about 382.

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The mascot of the 9th Karnataka Bird Festival held in 2023 was the “Malabar Trogon.” The Malabar trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) is a species of bird found in the forests of Sri Lanka and peninsular India, primarily in the Western Ghats, hill forests of central India, and parts of the Eastern Ghats. It was chosen as the mascot to represent the festival and the region’s rich birdlife.

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In November 2022, Karnataka government established an elephant task force in four districts to address issues related to wild elephants. These task forces, led by Deputy Conservators of Forests, were deployed in Hassan, Chikmagaluru, Mysuru, and Kodagu districts, where elephant-related problems were prevalent. They were equipped with tools and jeeps to monitor and manage elephant movements and also set up control rooms for public communication.

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Ambathanaya Mudradi, the eminent Yakshagana artiste and writer, belonged to Udupi district in Karnataka. He was a versatile artiste known for his contributions to Kannada literature and cultural heritage.

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Karnataka has a total of 224 constituencies for the Assembly polls, with the BJP announcing candidates in 212 constituencies in two lists, indicating the total number for election participation.

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The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) project is a collaborative effort between NASA and ISRO, exemplifying India’s strategy to partner with countries possessing advanced space capabilities.

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Chikkajala Fort, situated along National Highway 7 en route to Kempegowda International Airport, is a historical site that has not received adequate preservation efforts. Despite its rich history and architectural elements like a temple, stepwell, and intricate carvings, the fort is in a state of neglect and risks being forgotten, especially after the demolition of its striking entrance. This highlights the need for better conservation measures to protect such significant yet vulnerable sites.

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Parva’ is a novel by S L Bhyrappa that reinterprets the Mahabharata with a focus on realism and the perspectives of women. The novel discards mythological elements, for instance, portraying Gandhari as having only 14 children, with the rest being from Dhritarashtra’s affairs. This novel has been adapted into a play by Prakash Belawadi, emphasizing its unique narrative approach and thematic depth.

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Siddhesvara Temple is a 12th-century Western Chalukyan soapstone temple in Haveri, uniquely west-facing with Dravida style and rich sculptures.