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

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In a bid to help farmers set up cost effective processing units, the Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Our Food Pvt. Ltd., Visakhapatnam.
According to the MOU, the vendor will ensure supply, delivery and installation of high quality, standardised and branded equipment/machinery as per the requirement of the farmer/farmer franchisee, and also purchase of processed products. The vendors also ensure regular recovery towards such loan accounts and also support the bank in end utilisation of the loan.
Under the MOU, the company would ensure to the farmers 20% and 25% more than the market rate.

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB) opens the country’s first dedicated express cargo terminal, which would help the private airport operator to handle over 25 per cent more cargo annually.

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Punyakoti Dattu Scheme is a scheme launched by the Government of Karnataka. This scheme was launched on July 28, 2022.  Under this scheme, people can adopt cows.  The objective of this scheme is to provide nutrition and care to the cows.  Under this scheme, private institutions can adopt cows in the Gaushala by paying Rs 11,000 annually to the state government.

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Guledgudda Khana is a fabric that originated in the 8th century during the Chalukya Dynasty. It’s a union fabric made from silk or polyester warp and cotton weft. The fabric is traditionally worn as a blouse.  Guledgudda Khana is produced in the Guledagudda village in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka. It’s a famous traditional wear in Karnataka and Maharashtra.  The fabric is unique because it’s the only weave in the history of Indian textiles that’s woven only for a blouse. The weavers in Guledgudda produce vibrant and intricate Khan blouse pieces

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Karnataka government was planning to include Lakkundi in the proposed Hampi Tourism Circuit. Hampi is a city in the Vijayanagara district along the Tungabhadra River in the east and center part of the state. Hampi is famous for hosting the Hampi Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lakkundi is a village in the Gadag District of Karnataka and was once a major city before the 14th century. It was an important economic and commerce center for South India, with mint operations. It was also known as an agrahara, or a place of higher learning. It has over 50 ancient temples, 101 stepped wells, and many inscriptions built during the rule of the Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seuna, and Hoysalas. Lakkundi is also considered an important site to understand the Vesara style of architecture, which combines the Nagara and Dravidian styles.

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Nandini, the brand of Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), is currently dominating the Bengaluru market for milk products, evidenced by the backlash faced by Amul for trying to enter the market dominated by Nandini.

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Crops like Nanjangud rasabale (banana) in Karnataka have GI tags. The Horticulture Department and MGNREGA are working to increase the area of cultivation for these GI-tagged crops.

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Vijayapura is the location of Karnataka’s first Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF), established to facilitate the scrapping of vehicles in accordance with the state’s 2022 Registered Vehicle Scrapping Policy. This facility is part of a joint venture between MSTC Ltd and Mahindra Accelo, aimed at promoting responsible disposal of old vehicles.

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As of 2023, Mysuru does not have a major private biofuel manufacturing unit, unlike Tumakuru, Bengaluru, and Bagalkot which face challenges including the inadequate supply of raw materials.

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The C4i software is a crucial component of the Bengaluru Safe City Project, designed to bolster crime prevention efforts. It utilizes artificial intelligence to manage a network of 7,500 cameras, offering real-time surveillance across the city. This system helps in identifying suspicious activities and deploying police forces efficiently, thereby enhancing public safety and security.