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

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Triveni Suri, a paramedical degree holder, created history by becoming the youngest mayor in Karnataka. She was elected for the Ballari city corporation mayor post.

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The Mirjan fort in Karnataka is believed to have been built by Rani Chennabhairadevi of the Tuluva-Saluva clan between 1552 and 1606. This version attributes the construction of the fort to her, giving her the epithet ‘pepper queen’ for her brisk export of pepper from Mirjan port.

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Bengaluru was recognized as a ‘World Design Protopolis’ by a global programme launched by the Canada-based World Design Organisation (WDO). This recognition led to the approval of Rs 200 crore by the state government for improving design elements in public projects in Bengaluru. The funds will be used over a five-year period to enhance the aesthetic appeal of infrastructure like flyovers, walkways, and waterways.

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Peechha Karti Parchhaiyan’ by Ila Arun is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s ‘Ghosts’ set in a royal setting, exploring outdated traditions and rituals affecting women, with Ila playing the protagonist challenging these happenings.

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Karnataka ranks among the top five tamarind-producing states in India. The state has seen a decline in tamarind cultivation and yield in recent years due to factors such as excess rain, heat, and labor shortages. This has led to an increase in tamarind prices, with the fruit being used as an alternative to expensive tomatoes in the market.

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The Blue Economy project, supported by the World Bank, aims to reduce plastic pollution in Karnataka’s coastal areas by preventing plastic waste from entering the sea and cleaning up existing marine plastic.

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Bangalore Through the Centuries’ is a significant work that explores the historical narrative of Bengaluru. Edited by Naresh V Narasimhan, an architect and urbanist, the book was first published in 1970. It stands out as one of the earliest comprehensive accounts detailing the evolution of the city, making it a milestone in the historiography of Bengaluru.

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K Naganna Gowda was appointed as the chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights on October 21, 2022. His appointment was challenged in court by Ashok D Sanadi, another aspirant for the post, on grounds of political bias. However, the court dismissed the petition, stating it could not assume an appellate role over the selection committee’s decision.

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The RuPay National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), operational in Karnataka, is a versatile tool designed to facilitate easier and more integrated public transportation. Beyond its primary function for transit in metro and bus services, the card extends its utility to various non-transit payments such as fuel, shopping, dining, parking, and toll payments, enhancing convenience for users across multiple platforms.

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Dambala is in Gadag district, known for its ancient Buddhist relics and the 1095 AD Tara temple inscription.