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

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Karnataka’s industrial sector grew by 6.7% in 2025-26 at constant prices according to the state’s Economic Survey. The growth rate increased from 4.1% in 2024-25. The sector’s GSDP share slightly decreased to 19.36% from 19.82%. Overall GSDP rose by 8.1% at constant prices to Rs 17.23 lakh crore. Karnataka’s GSDP growth outpaced India’s 7.4% national growth, with total GSDP at Rs 32.81 lakh crore at current prices, showing strong manufacturing and investment momentum.

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Karnataka’s revenue deficit for 2026-27 is estimated at Rs 22,957 crore. This deficit continued since 2023-24 due to GST rationalization reducing GST collections. The Medium Term Fiscal Plan 2026-30 projects no revenue surplus before 2029-30. The state’s fiscal deficit is separate, estimated at Rs 97,449 crore or 2.95% of GSDP.

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Karnataka’s renewable energy capacity reached 25,675.39 MW (25.7 GW) by October 31, 2025. This accounted for approximately 10.24% of India’s total renewable capacity of 250,643.45 MW. In the first quarter of 2025, Karnataka added 1,316 MW, primarily from renewable sources. Nationally, India’s total installed power capacity reached 520.6 GW by January 2026, including 272 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity. Data after October 2025 lacks state-wise detail from the Central Electricity Authority.

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Karnataka ranks 10th in total foodgrain production in India according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. It produced 48.06 million tonnes, constituting 10.57% of India’s total foodgrain output. Karnataka leads in maize production with 6.19 million tonnes (14.26% share) and is 2nd in nutri/coarse cereals with 8.59 million tonnes. India’s record foodgrain output was 357.73 million tonnes in 2024-25.

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Karnataka ranks 3rd in the 2026 DPIIT startup ecosystem ranking. It hosts over 19,000 DPIIT-recognized startups as of 2025 and raised $3.8 billion in funding. The Bengaluru-Karnataka region was ranked #14 globally in the 2025 Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report with 32 unicorns from 2020-2024.

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Kris Gopalakrishnan is a co-founder of Infosys and served as its CEO and Vice Chairman. Infosys is a major IT services company headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. He contributed to developing its global IT delivery model and technology capabilities. Infosys was founded in 1981 and is one of India’s largest software services exporters.

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M. S. Puttannaiah started the journal “Hithabodhini” in 1883. Venkatakrishnaiah took control of the journal and became its editor in 1884. The Standing Committee was constituted in 1890, and “Hithabodhini” was later closed after the arrival of “Vidyadaayini.” Venkatakrishnaiah also started other publications like the Kannada weekly “Vrithantha Chinthamani” and the English weekly “Mysore Herald.”

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The Mysore Vrittananta Bhodini, started in 1859, was the first Kannada newspaper in Mysore. It was published by Bhashyacharya, a legal practitioner at the Mysore Sadar Court. The weekly paper provided local news and discussed administrative matters during Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s reign. It was mainly in Kannada with occasional English content.

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Maharaja Sri Krishnarajendra Wodeyar IV of Mysore became the first chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from its establishment. He presided over the first convocation in 1919 and was a co-founder who financially supported the university’s development. He inaugurated the Banaras Engineering College workshop on the same day. He visited Kashi (Varanasi) 16 times during his lifetime, reflecting his spiritual connection to the city.

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The Gudnapur inscription near Banavasi in Karnataka was issued by Kadamba King Ravivarma. It provides a detailed genealogy starting from Mayurasharma and mentions the donation of land for a Manmatha temple. The inscription offers unique insights into the social and religious context during Ravivarma’s reign, distinct from other records like the Talagunda pillar linked with Kakusthavarma. It reflects Kadamba architectural and land-grant traditions in the region.