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

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The animal memorial was erected in 2006, the first of its kind animal memorial in Asia signifies the pivotal role played by the mules and horses of the Indian army.

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Govt of Karnataka has issued a notification to rename Haveri Railway station as Mahadevappa Mailara Railway Station.

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The Ghats traverse the States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
According to the new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) namely “IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3”, India’s Western Ghats are threatened by population pressure, urbanization and climate change. The site is regarded as of significant concern.

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B R B R Ashok Kumar  is the proud recipient of the ” Mudrana Ratna Award 2020″ awarded by the Karnataka Kannada Writers and publishers association. He is famously associated with Lakshmi Press. The award included cash reward of INR 10.000, memento and a certificate. The official award ceremony is slated to be conducted in the 2nd week of December 2021.

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The Government of Karnataka established the Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University at Mysore in the year 2008-09. The university received the third position in ” Swachcha Campus” awards conferred by the Central Ministry of Higher Education Council, MHRD and AICTE under Non-Residential universities for the year 2019-2020. The university offers BA and MA programs in Music, Dance and Drama.

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Kannada poet and writer Jayanth Kaikini has been conferred prestigious ‘ Karnataka Sahitya Academy’ award and received Honorary doctorate from Tumkur University. He has received the Dinakara Desai award for his poetry collection. He has hosted many television shows and penned beautiful songs for Kannada movies.

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The Save Chamundi Hills campaign is a movement to save the Chamundi Hills in Mysuru, India. The campaign is against the Central Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation (PRASHAD) Scheme. The campaign believes that the PRASHAD project will add to the environmental pressure on the hills. The campaign is being led by the Chamundi Betta Ulisi Samiti (Save Chamundi Hill Committee). The committee has organized protests against the development work on the hills. The campaign has also called for a proactive approach from the government to protect the hills. The campaign has gained momentum with experts from different fields attending a round table meeting. The campaign has also called on people to sign up for the campaign. The Chamundi Hills are considered the crown jewel of Mysore. The Chamundeshwari Temple is located on the hills and is open from 7 AM to 9 PM.

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Former chief minister B S Yediyurappa had proposed to name the Shivamogga airport after the celebrated Kannada poet Kuvempu. Kuvempu is known for propounding the philosophy of universal humanism, making him a fitting choice for this honor in Karnataka.

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Rajneesh Goel, a senior IAS officer, has been appointed as the next Chief Secretary of Karnataka. He will take over from Vandita Sharma, who held the position since May 2022 and is set to retire on November 30. Goel, with a distinguished career in various administrative roles, was chosen by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from among several contenders for this top administrative post.

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Harti is a town in Gadag district, Karnataka, known for its ancient Chalukya temples and cultural festivals.