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

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The Kalasa-Banduri Nala project is located on the Mahadayi River in Karnataka. This project is designed to divert water from the Kalasa and Banduri tributaries of the Mahadayi River to the Malaprabha River, which provides drinking water to the districts of Dharwad, Belgaum, and Gadag. The project has a history of disputes and objections, primarily from the Goa government, which expressed concerns about its potential impact on the state’s flora and fauna. Despite these objections, the project received clearance from the central government in 2002 but has faced ongoing challenges, particularly when the BJP government of Goa raised objections.

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Lakkundi Utsav is an annual festival that takes place in the town of Lakkundi, near Gadaga in north Karnataka. The festival is held in February or March. In 2023, Lakkundi Utsav took place from February 10 to 12. The festival features cultural events. Lakkundi was a commercial city in South India by the 10th century.

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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 Ratna is the highest civilian honor in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was established in 1992 by the Government of Karnataka. The award recognizes extraordinary contributions in any field.

The award consists of a silver plaque and a 50-gram gold medal. It has been awarded to ten people. The first recipients were:

• Rajkumar: For his outstanding service in cinema
• Notable Poet Kuvempu: For his outstanding service in literature

Other recipients include:

• Nijalingappa, for politics in 1999
• N.R.Rao, for science in 2000
• Deeviprasad Shetty, for medicine in 2001
• Bheemasen Joshi, for music in 2005
• Sri Shivakumar Swamy, for social service in 2007
• Javaregowda, for literature in 2008

The most recent recipient was Puneeth Rajkumar, who was awarded the honor posthumously on the occasion of the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava. Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar are the only father-son duo to have won the award.

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The Venkatappa Art Gallery was established in 1975 to preserve and display the artworks of renowned Karnataka artist K Venkatappa.

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Yongmudo is a hybrid martial art combining techniques from judo, taekwondo, wrestling, boxing, and ssireum. Practiced at Yong-in University, Korea, since 1953, it focuses on striking, kicking, and throwing techniques.

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The districts of Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Ballari, and Kalaburagi share a border with Telangana.

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The AI and Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) at IISc is working on a project to develop a dashboard that utilizes artificial intelligence to predict dengue outbreaks in Bengaluru. This initiative is in collaboration with the BBMP to better prepare for the mosquito-borne disease, especially ahead of the monsoon season and during periods when dengue cases typically spike. The dashboard aims to help in the efficient preparation and response to dengue outbreaks by predicting when and where they may occur.

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Chandramauleshwara Temple (11th-12th century) in Unkal features Kalyana Chalukyan sandhara plan with four entrances and Chaturmukha Linga; protected by ASI.