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

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In FY2023, Karnataka contributed over 40% of India’s IT exports, including about 43.67% of the total software exports. The state led the country’s software export sector with IT exports exceeding ₹3 lakh crore during this period. Karnataka’s IT export dominance is widely recognized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Data for FY2025–26 is not yet fully available.

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Karnataka’s digital economy was estimated at $159-165 billion in 2025-26. The state leads India in IT exports, which contributed approximately $165 billion. Services, including IT and ITES, account for 66% of Karnataka’s projected GSDP of Rs 30,70,103 crore in 2025-26.

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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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In 2024-25, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra are the top four oilseed-producing states in India. Karnataka produced 755.5 thousand metric tons but is not among the top four. Maharashtra contributes about 14% to total oilseed production. India’s total oilseed production for 2025-26 is projected to reach 43 million metric tons.

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Karnataka ranked 4th in domestic tourism inflow in 2023 with 182.41 million visitors. It was ahead of Gujarat, which ranked 5th with 135.81 million visitors. This data is based on the latest verified statistics from 2023. Other top states by domestic tourism include Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka’s Economic Survey 2025-26 reports overall growth but does not provide specific tourism data.

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Chandrashekhara Kambara is a Kannada playwright and Jnanpith awardee known for the play “Jokumaraswamy,” which reflects Karnataka’s rural folklore. He contributed to folk theatre and served in academic institutions promoting Kannada literature and culture.

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Protima Gauri Bedi, an eminent Odissi exponent (often referred to as a classical dancer/exponent rather than primarily a Bharatanatyam dancer), founded Nrityagram in 1990. Located near Bengaluru, Karnataka, it is India’s first modern Gurukul dedicated to classical dance, including Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and others, established to preserve and promote Indian classical arts.

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C. N. R. Rao is recognized for pioneering research in solid state and materials chemistry. He extensively studied transition metal oxides and nanomaterials, publishing hundreds of scientific papers and books. He served as Scientific Advisor to the Government of India and received the Bharat Ratna award. His work has contributed to advancements in materials science and chemistry, with a significant impact illustrated through citations and national honors.

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Kanakadasa was a warrior-poet and military chieftain named Thimmappa Nayaka under Vijayanagara Empire. He later became a saint and wrote Ramadhanya Charitre. His life spans from 1509 to 1609 and his spiritual transformation followed a battlefield injury. Kanakadasa is linked to Udupi and the Kanakana Kindi (window). The “Grain” Philosophy: He wrote Ramadhanya Charitre, a unique poetic work where different grains (Rice and Ragi) argue about who is superior. It was actually a clever allegory for the class struggle, with Ragi representing the common man and Rice representing the elite.

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The correct matching is: Basavanna’s pen name is Kudalasangamadeva (3), referring to the Lord of Kudala Sangama. Akkamahadevi used Chennamallikarjuna (1) addressing the Lord white as jasmine. Allama Prabhu’s pen name is Guheshwara (4), meaning Lord of the Caves. Jedara Dasimayya used Ramanatha (2), his deity’s name. This reflects their spiritual affiliations accurately.