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

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To facilitate pilgrimage tours to citizens at a lower cost, the ‘Pavitra Yatra’ program shall be implemented by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, under the State budget 2022-2023.

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The Karnataka Brain Health Initiative (Ka-BHI) is a program that aims to improve treatment and prevent neurological disorders in the community. The program was launched in January 2022 by the Karnataka Health Department, NIMHANS, and NITI Aayog. The goal of the program is to develop an evidence-based public health model for prevention and equitable care for neurological disorders. The Ka-BHI program facilitates early diagnosis and timely treatment for common neurological diseases, including: Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke, Dementia, Brain infections. The Ka-BHI program’s brand ambassador is Indian cricket player Robin Uthappa.

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Yakshagana is a traditional folk dance form of Karnataka that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques. It is popular in coastal regions of Karnataka and is known for its vibrant performances depicting mythological stories.

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The history of zoological gardens in princely Mysore can be traced back to the time of Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, who built a menagerie that soon emerged as an important place to visit.

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KIOCL Limited will begin its mining operations in Devadari in Sandur taluk of Ballari district. The company has received stage II approval under the Forest Conservation Act 1980 from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for this project.

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The Queen Victoria statue in Cubbon Park, Bengaluru, stands as a marker of the division between ‘British’ and ‘Princely’ India, symbolizing the presence of the British Crown in Bengaluru during the early 1900s. It was not inaugurated by Queen Victoria herself, nor was it built by Indian artisans. The statue is one of fifty such statues commissioned, assembled, and installed across the Indian subcontinent.

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Karnataka has the second-highest dry area in India after Rajasthan, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector within the state.

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According to the Ramayana, Sugreeva is believed to have built the main Pattabhirama temple on Ramadevara Betta. The temple is said to have been constructed by Sugreeva, a character from the epic Ramayana. This historical and mythological connection adds to the significance of the temple and the overall cultural heritage of the region.

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Dakshina Kannada district is a significant exporter of areca leaf plates, contributing notably to the state’s exports in this sector. In the fiscal year 2021-22, the district exported 572 metric tonnes of areca plates and other areca products from New Mangalore Port, highlighting its pivotal role in the areca export industry within Karnataka.

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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.