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

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Karnataka Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 18,123 crore to the Transport sector, a 26% increase from 2025-26. It includes Rs 5,300 crore for the Shakthi scheme and Rs 7,640 crore for roads and bridges. For Bengaluru, Rs 7,000 crore is assigned to infrastructure such as metro expansion, road white-topping, Outer Ring Road corridor, suburban rail, and pedestrian walkways.

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Karnataka ranked 17th among Indian states in the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2019 published by the DPIIT. The BRAP is an annual exercise measuring ease of doing business at the state level. Karnataka ranked 9th in 2015 and 8th in 2017 editions. The global Doing Business Report by the World Bank was discontinued after 2019. Karnataka is known for startup support and foreign direct investment but lacked updated Ease of Doing Business rankings beyond BRAP 2019 as of early 2026.

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B. V. Karanth was an eminent theatre director from Karnataka who served as Director of the National School of Drama, New Delhi. He was a prominent figure in Indian theatre and known for integrating folk traditions with modern dramaturgy. He contributed significantly to Kannada and Hindi theatre and was part of the Theatre of Roots movement. His leadership in NSD brought innovative approaches to actor training and stagecraft throughout India.

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Darshan is known as the “Challenging Star” in Kannada cinema for his action roles and mass appeal. He has starred in many successful films and has a strong fan base in Karnataka. His characters often portray strength and rebellion, making him a leading figure in the Kannada film industry.

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Indira Kadambi is a Bharatanatyam dancer from Karnataka recognized for her performances and roles in cultural administration. She has held positions in cultural institutions promoting classical dance and has contributed to preserving and teaching Bharatanatyam. Her career combines artistry with organizational leadership in Karnataka’s cultural sector.

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Kuvempu, a Jnanpith awardee, authored Sri Ramayana Darshanam (his magnum opus), Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate (Karnataka’s state anthem), and Malegalalli Madumagalu (a famous novel). Kavirajamarga is not his work; it is a classical text on Kannada poetics attributed to Rashtrakuta King Amoghavarsha I.

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Raja Ramanna was the director of India’s first nuclear test at Pokhran-I, establishing his role in nuclear physics. Narayana Murthy co-founded Infosys and is regarded as a pioneer in Indian IT. Roddam Narasimha made significant contributions to aerospace engineering and fluid dynamics. U.R. Rao led ISRO during the launch of its first satellite, Aryabhata.

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‘Jnapaka Chitrashaale’ is a memoir series by D.V. Gundappa containing biographical sketches of Mysore’s personalities. It covers social, political, and cultural history of Karnataka during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The series documents people from royalty to commoners, highlighting Mysore’s heritage.

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Kuvempu, Shivarama Karanth, and Chandrashekhara Kambara have each received the Jnanpith Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, and Pampa Award. D.R. Bendre, although a Jnanpith and Sahitya Akademi laureate, did not receive the Pampa Award as it was established after his death. This distinguishes him from the other three authors.

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All four pairs are correctly matched. Ponna was patronized by Krishna III of the Rashtrakutas; Ranna received support from Tailapa II of the Western Chalukyas; Janna flourished under Veera Ballala II of the Hoysala dynasty; and Sanchi Honnamma was a poetess at the court of Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar. Thus, none of the matches are incorrect.