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

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Manufacturing contributed 19% to Karnataka’s GSDP in 2025-26 at current prices. In that year, the services sector contributed 70%, and agriculture contributed 11%. Karnataka’s total GSDP in 2025-26 was Rs 32.81 lakh crore. The manufacturing sector includes industries such as automotive, electrical equipment, and multinational companies operating in the state.

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Karnataka’s IT sector grew by 10.2% in the last financial year 2024-25. IT exports from the state increased annually by 21%, while the overall industry sector growth, including IT, was projected at 6.7% for 2025-26. The Karnataka IT Policy 2025-2030 aims to generate over 9 million direct and indirect jobs and expand software exports. Karnataka hosts 875 Global Capability Centres (GCCs), including 750 multinational companies, with a target to reach 500 GCCs by 2029.

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Karnataka’s revenue deficit for 2026-27 is estimated at Rs 22,957 crore. This deficit continued since 2023-24 due to GST rationalization reducing GST collections. The Medium Term Fiscal Plan 2026-30 projects no revenue surplus before 2029-30. The state’s fiscal deficit is separate, estimated at Rs 97,449 crore or 2.95% of GSDP.

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Karnataka’s total revenue receipts for 2026-27 are projected at ₹3,15,050 crore. This includes ₹2,20,000 crore from state’s own tax revenue, ₹16,000 crore from non-tax revenue, and ₹79,050 crore as receipts from the Union government. The total expenditure for the year is estimated at ₹4,48,004 crore according to the Karnataka Budget 2026-27.

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Karnataka’s Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 44,054 crore to Education, Sports, Arts, and Culture, an 11% increase over 2025-26’s Rs 39,642 crore. This funding includes Rs 15,693 crore for government primary schools, Rs 5,556 crore for high schools, Rs 2,230 crore for Samagra Shikshana Karnataka, Rs 3,900 crore for new Karnataka Public Schools, Rs 2,500 crore for Higher Education Transformation, and Rs 1,000 crore to upgrade minority schools. The allocation represents 10.7% of the total state expenditure, below the average state allocation of 14.5% and below the 15% demand by educationists.

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The Kalasa-Banduri Nala project involves diverting water from the Kalasa and Banduri canals, which are tributaries of the Mahadayi river, into the Malaprabha river. This aims to meet the drinking water needs of Belagavi, Dharwad, and Gadag districts in North Karnataka, making rivers 1 (Mahadayi) and 2 (Malaprabha) the correct ones involved in the project.

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Karnataka’s hospital bed-population ratio is projected at 0.80–0.83 beds per 1,000 population by 2025–26. Government hospitals report approximately 0.83 beds per 1,000 population. Karnataka has around 69,865 total beds, with private hospital beds exceeding public beds. This ratio is below the national projection of 1.3 beds per 1,000 by 2025, and lower than states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The data sources include reports from 2023 Health Dynamics and Knight Frank/Berkadia, indicating consistent figures for Karnataka’s healthcare capacity.

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Karnataka’s renewable energy share is projected at approximately 37% in early 2026. Karnataka leads Indian states in renewable electricity generation. Renewables include solar, wind, and hydro power. The state had recorded daily renewable energy meeting up to 80% of demand during peak times. National renewable electricity share was 22% in 2024-25. Wind energy projects adding capacities like 63.35 MW hybrid units are ongoing for 2025-26. No complete 2025-26 annual data was confirmed as of March 2026.

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Darshan is known as the “Challenging Star” in Kannada cinema for his action roles and mass appeal. He has starred in many successful films and has a strong fan base in Karnataka. His characters often portray strength and rebellion, making him a leading figure in the Kannada film industry.

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Krupakar and Senani are known for their wildlife filmmaking and conservation work. They have produced documentaries focusing on biodiversity and environmental issues in Karnataka. Their films have received national and international awards. They highlight the importance of protecting natural habitats and ecological balance through their work.