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

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Namada Chilume is a natural spring situated in the Tumkuru distrcit state of Karnataka.  It is around 14 km from Tumkur and 80 km from the city of Bengaluru.

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Bangalore is recognized as India’s startup capital. It topped the Best Cities Rankings 2026 with a score of 95/100. The city generated 1.91 billion in startup revenue and hosts 73 incubators. In 2025, Bangalore startups raised 2.5 billion in venture capital. It has 26 unicorns valued at $70 billion and ranks 14th globally on the Startup Genome Index. Bangalore is often called the Silicon Valley of India due to its tech ecosystem.

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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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Karnataka’s 2026-27 Budget allocates 24.1% for SC/ST welfare as per SCSP and TSP Acts. The percentage is based on the 2011 Census population shares. The total SCSP/TSP outlay is estimated around Rs 1.21 lakh crore. Prior allocations were Rs 34,000 crore (2023-24), Rs 39,000 crore (2024-25), and Rs 42,000 crore (2025-26). Funds support guarantee schemes like Gruha Lakshmi. The allocation adheres to the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan guidelines set by the state government.

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Karnataka ranks 2nd in the LEADS 2025 report, behind Gujarat (1st) and ahead of Maharashtra (3rd) and Tamil Nadu (4th). It scored 3.90/5 in the 2025 state-wise logistics performance ranking. Bengaluru’s AI-optimized routes reduce fuel use by 15%. Karnataka has over 5,000 km of expressways and significant IT exports contributing to its logistics infrastructure.

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Devaraj Urs served as Karnataka Chief Minister from 1972 to 1980. He implemented extensive land reforms, including tenancy laws and redistribution of land to the landless. His policies focused on social justice by empowering backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and marginalized groups. These reforms changed rural Karnataka’s socio-economic structure and reduced inequalities. Urs is recognized for promoting inclusivity in Karnataka politics through these transformative measures.

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The Kurkyala Inscription, also known as the Gangadhara Inscription, is a 10th-century rock record from Karimnagar district, Telangana. It contains biographical details of Pampa, authored by his brother Jinavallabha, who built the Jain temple Tribhuvana Tilaka. This inscription is trilingual, written in Kannada, Sanskrit, and Telugu, and mentions Pampa’s ancestry and birthplace.

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In 1891, during his tenure as Diwan (1883–1901), Sir K. Seshadri Iyer introduced the Mysore Civil Service examinations to recruit local graduates and reduce reliance on officers from Madras Presidency.

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The west-flowing rivers in Karnataka from north to south follow this sequence: Kali originates near Bidi village and flows into the Arabian Sea near Karwar (northernmost). Bedti (Gangavali) starts south of Dharwad, south of Kali. Sharavathi, known for Jog Falls, originates at Ambuthirtha and flows south of Bedti. Udyavara is a smaller river flowing through Udupi district, south of Sharavathi. Netravati originates in the Western Ghats, flowing through Dakshina Kannada, and meets the Arabian Sea near Mangaluru (southernmost). Hence, correct north to south order is Kali, Bedti, Sharavathi, Udyavara, Netravati.

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Kemmannugundi is located in Chikkamagaluru district, often called the “Ooty of Karnataka.” Biligiri Rangana Betta lies in Chamarajanagar district and is known for its temple and tiger reserve. Devarayanadurga is situated in Tumakuru district with famous temples. Nandi Durga (Nandi Hills) is now part of Chikkaballapur district.