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

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The Elevate Programme is Karnataka’s flagship startup initiative supporting entrepreneurship through funding, mentorship, and incubation. It targets technology-driven enterprises across sectors. Bengaluru, Karnataka’s capital, is a major startup hub. Other schemes like Suvarna Karnataka focus on state celebrations, Nemmadi on pensions, and Ashraya on housing assistance, distinguishing Elevate as the startup promotion program.

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Vikramarjuna Vijaya, also called Pampa Bharata, was composed by Adikavi Pampa. It is a Kannada retelling of the Mahabharata with Arjuna as the hero. The work was written in Champu style, mixing prose and poetry, and incorporates Jain philosophical themes. Other listed works are by different Kannada poets: Gadayuddha by Ranna; Shantipurana and Ajitapurana by Ponna. Pampa lived during the 10th century in the Western Chalukya kingdom.

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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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The Kannada Sahitya Parishat has organized the annual Kannada Sahitya Sammelana since its inception. This conference is a major literary event in Karnataka and gathers writers, scholars, and readers to discuss Kannada literature and culture. The Parishat promotes Kannada language and literature, encourages literary discussions, and honors distinguished writers. The Sammelana fosters Kannada literary traditions and identity across generations through regular meetings and awards given by the organization.

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The 2026-27 Karnataka state budget reports 2.23 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation. This area benefits approximately 2.36 lakh farmers. In previous years, 7.16 lakh hectares was recorded as of November 2020. The budget allocated over Rs.426 crore to assist around 52,000 farmers under micro-irrigation schemes. These figures represent cumulative progress up to the 2026-27 period.

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Karnataka’s gross borrowings for FY 2026-27 are projected at Rs 1,32,000 crore. This is a 14% increase over the Rs 1,16,000 crore revised estimate for 2025-26. Of the Rs 1,32,000 crore, Rs 84,000 crore is allocated for capital expenditure. Total liabilities by FY end are expected to reach Rs 8,24,389 crore, which equals 24.94% of the state’s GSDP. The budget was presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

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Karnataka ranks 4th in cotton production for 2025-26 Kharif season with about 6% share. It produces approximately 19.15 lakh bales. Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana rank above Karnataka. India’s total output is forecasted at 32-34 million bales. USDA data confirms these figures. Karnataka’s production reflects increased cotton acreage in southern India during this season.

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Karnataka ranks third in solar power generation in India with an installed capacity of 10,592.12 MW as of October 2025. It includes 9,562.41 MW ground-mounted and 773.8 MW rooftop solar capacity. Pavagada Solar Park in Karnataka has a capacity of 2,050 MW. Rajasthan leads with over 24 GW, and Gujarat follows closely with 10.13 GW.

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Yakshagana is a traditional dance-drama of Karnataka performed mainly in coastal districts like Udupi and Uttara Kannada. It combines dance, music, dialogue, and elaborate costumes. The themes are based on Hindu epics and Puranas. Yakshagana is known for energetic movements and vibrant makeup. It has been performed for centuries as a cultural art form in Karnataka’s coastal region.

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Kuvempu’s real name is Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, Bendre’s pen names include Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre and Ambikatanayadatta. Masti is Masti Venkatesha Iyengar (Srinivasa), and Kumara Vyasa is Gadugina Naranappa. Option 3 correctly matches each poet with their respective pen name.