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

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The CM of Karnataka has announced an increase in the honorarium of Anganwadi Workers. Their compensation has been increased by Rs. 1500 for workers who served for 20 years. For those who served between 10 to 20 years, the honorarium increase of Rs. 1250 has been announced.

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Siddeshwara Swami is famous for his enlightening discourses at Jnana Yogashrama. He was a spiritual guru who delivered compelling teachings, drawing on aspects from various religious faiths. His discourses were aimed at spreading knowledge and understanding about spirituality and religion, making him a revered figure in his community. His teachings still continue to inspire many spiritual seekers.

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Sharavathi estuary in Karnataka, is a nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles. The estuary is made up of seven rivers that meet the Arabian Sea at Tonka Beach in Honavar. The estuary is known for its biodiversity of marine species.  The Sharavathi estuary is one of four major estuaries in the Uttara Kannada District. The other estuaries are: Kali, Gangavali, Aghanashini.  Olive Ridley turtles nest on the beaches of the Sharavathi estuary. The turtles lay hundreds of eggs, and after an incubation period of around two months, the tiny turtles head back to the sea

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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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Bangalore North taluk, which houses the Yelahanka air base, was formerly known as Devanahalli taluk. The base was built in 1942 on leased land by the Italian prisoners of war.

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Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami, who passed away recently, was a renowned scholar in Sanskrit and Prakrit. He was the pontiff of Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt.

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The Nanjangud Rathotsava, also known as Pancha Maha Rathotsava, is a popular festival celebrated in Karnataka with religious grandeur. It involves taking out idols of Ganesha, Subramanya, Chandikeshwara, Parvathi, and Srikanteshwara in separate chariots accompanied by traditional music. Security measures, including CCTV cameras, are put in place to ensure the safety of the festival attendees.

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Choranur gram panchayat in Sandur taluk of Ballari district recently elected a transgender person, Anjinamma, as its president. This historic decision showcases the acceptance and maturity of the villagers towards the transgender community. Anjinamma, who has been involved in social work for two decades, aims to bring development works and basic facilities to the gram panchayat. Her victory highlights the progress towards empowerment and inclusivity in Karnataka.

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St. Andrew’s Church in Bengaluru holds significant historical importance as it was the place where J T William Joseph, a notable figure in the Western classical music scene of the city, played his last notes on the pipe organ. The church continues to honor his legacy by hosting musical evenings, celebrating his contributions to the music culture in Bengaluru.