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

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For health, Karnataka has allocated 5.3% of its total expenditure which is lower than the average allocation for health by states which is 5.5%.

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“Turant Customs” is a faceless assessment programme by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) aimed to facilitate ease of doing business. It is launched in Bengaluru and Chennai.
Under it, importers will now get their goods cleared from Customs after a faceless assessment is done remotely by the Customs officers located outside the port of import.

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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi chaired the 33rd PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) meeting to review the multiple projects, grievances and programmes of various States. The projects  were related to 10 states and union territories (UTs), including Odisha, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

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Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans in Bengaluru. The 40 vans flagged off  will reach out to the agriculture fields to test soil, water and suggest remedies for pest control to improve yield.
Depending on the soil, water and pests inflicting the crops, the Agriculture Department personnel can suggest remedies. The vans will reach the agriculture fields, study the conditions and address the needs of the farmers about pest control, fertility of the soil, weeds and suitable crops in the existing conditions. The department has received Central assistance under National Krishi Vikas Yojana to take up this novel programme.

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Karnataka stands at 3rd position in terms of sugar production and 4th in terms of cultivation of sugarcane.

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The Karnataka Transport Department increased the base price of auto rickshaw fares in Bengaluru city from INR 25 to INR 30. For every subsequent kilometer, INR 15 shall be metered accordingly. The last time auto fares were revised was in the year 2013. With effect from December 1, 2021, the new auto fares shall be implemented in the city.

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The Government Museum of Bangalore is the second oldest museum in South India after the Government Museum of Chennai. It is housed in a 157-year-old heritage structure off Kasturba Road in Bangalore.

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The eARTh programme by CSTEP is designed to leverage the emotional and communicative power of art to engage communities in climate action. This initiative supports artists in exploring new forms of community engagement, thereby making climate action a more inclusive and participatory process.

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The Banni festival, particularly noted in the context of Karnataka, features a unique stick fight ritual. During this event, participants from various villages engage in a spirited contest using sticks to gain possession of ceremonial idols. This tradition is a significant and dramatic part of the festival, drawing large crowds and participants, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

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K Ullas Karanth, a renowned tiger expert and conservation zoologist, was the keynote speaker at the Green Literature Festival in Bengaluru. His address focused on the prospects for wild nature in the context of India’s development, highlighting his expertise and commitment to wildlife conservation.