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

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The Manochaitanya Programme (MCP) is a public mental health Programme in Karnataka. The Programme was launched on October 10, 2014 by the Government of Karnataka. The MCP integrates mental health care into primary health care institutions. The Programme dedicates every Tuesday to the care of mental health disorders at Taluk hospitals, Community health centers and Primary health centers. The Programme is also available during the rest of the week at all primary health centers. The MCP provides specialist services to the mentally ill at the Taluka level hospitals. These services are provided by psychiatrists from: DMHP, DH, Medical college, Private. The MCP is functional in 146 Taluks of the State.

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Kavitha Lankesh, a renowned filmmaker, will be screening her award-winning film on her sister Gauri Lankesh at the memorial event in Bengaluru.

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The Sahasra Sarovara scheme focuses on the rejuvenation of 1,000 lakes in Karnataka at a cost of Rs 75 crore, highlighting the government’s efforts to conserve water sources in the region.

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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc)’s development of a text-to-speech synthesis system, SYSPIN, aims to enhance digital inclusivity across India by the end of 2023, showcasing the institute’s contribution to technological advancements and accessibility.

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The Karnataka government introduced the Kaveri 2 portal to make property registrations in Bengaluru hassle-free and more transparent. Developed by the Centre for Smart Governance under the e-governance department, Kaveri 2 aims to eliminate the need for middlemen by allowing citizens to complete most of the registration process online, requiring a single visit to the sub-registrar office for thumb impression and photo. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to bring in transparency and accountability in property registrations.

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The detailed report states that while the Nagarahole-Bandipur cluster is reaching its saturation point in terms of tiger density, there is potential to increase tiger numbers in the northern part of the state, specifically in the Kali-Belagavi area. This region has the capacity to house more big cats if invasive species, human settlements, mining, and infrastructure projects are cleared from the forests.

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Somwarpet taluk has been identified as having the highest number of newly discovered stone slab inscriptions, with a total of 34. This discovery is part of a broader archaeological effort in the region, which also includes findings in Madikeri and Kushalnagar taluks. The inscriptions, dating from the 7th to the 18th century AD, are significant for understanding the historical and cultural context of the area.

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The Karnataka government, under the guidance of IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge, has shown interest in establishing a regulatory sandbox specifically for Web3 technologies. This initiative aims to foster innovation and development within a controlled regulatory environment, thereby enhancing the startup ecosystem and creating job opportunities in emerging tech sectors like blockchain and Web3. This approach allows for testing new technologies while maintaining some regulatory oversight.

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Vijayapur district in Karnataka is renowned for its jowar production, making it the leading producer of this healthy millet in the state. Despite a general decline in the cultivation area of jowar across Karnataka, including in Dharwad and other districts, Vijayapur continues to be prominent in its production, highlighting its agricultural significance in the region.

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H Kantharaju was the chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes when the caste census was first commissioned in Karnataka. This initiative was undertaken to understand the socio-economic status of each caste, marking a significant step towards addressing social inequalities in the state.