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

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During the period of Sir M. Visveswaraya the strength of the legislative council of Mysore was increased to 24 and the second session called Budget session was initiated in June 1917. He also founded many industries and undertook progressive administrative measures that he came to be known as “the Maker of Modern Mysore”.

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Bengaluru is ranked 6th among global technology hubs in March 2026. It stands behind Beijing, ranked 5th, and ahead of Paris, ranked 7th. The ranking assessed over 200 global markets considering talent availability, venture capital funding, labor market strength, talent pipeline, and tech sector dominance. Bengaluru is the highest-ranked Indian city in this global technology hub list.

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The National Agricultural and Rural Development Training Institute was established in Bengaluru in 1990 to train officials from the bank and co-operative sectors. Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka state in India.

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The Halli Heddari scheme began in Karnataka during 1984-85. It targeted 167 villages with populations under 1000 to provide all-weather road connectivity by 1991-92.

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The site of the first ma?ha (Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada Peetham) which was established by Adi Shankara is Sringeri. Sringeri or Sri Kshetra Shringeri is a hill town and Taluk headquarters located in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka.

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The Kali River which is also known as Kaali Nadi is a river that flows through the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. This river supports the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people including the fishermen situated on the coast of Karwar. Many dams are built across this river for the purpose of electricity generation. The Supa Dam at Ganeshgudi is one such important dam which is built across the Kali River. This river runs for 184 kilometres before joining Arabian Sea.

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Bangalore is recognized as India’s startup capital. It topped the Best Cities Rankings 2026 with a score of 95/100. The city generated $1.91 billion in startup revenue and hosts 73 incubators. In 2025, Bangalore startups raised $2.5 billion in venture capital. It has 26 unicorns valued at $70 billion and ranks 14th globally on the Startup Genome Index. Bangalore is often called the Silicon Valley of India due to its tech ecosystem.

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Karnataka’s total liabilities are projected between ₹7.64 lakh crore to ₹8.14 lakh crore by FY 2025-26. These figures represent 24.9% to 26.5% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The debt rise is attributed to increased borrowing for welfare and development. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) estimates the figure higher due to different debt classifications. The state government’s projection is ₹7,64,655 crore. Karnataka’s debt-to-GSDP ratio remains within permissible limits as per state claims. Karnataka’s fiscal data is updated annually by state budget announcements and RBI reports.

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For 2025-26 (projected), Karnataka’s services sector contributes 69.8% to GSVA, agriculture 10.8%, and industry 19.4%. Small and medium industries are part of the industrial sector. The Economic Survey 2025-26 provides these figures. Employment data is not directly given; GSVA percentages serve as proxy for sectoral economic shares.

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Karnataka’s overall life expectancy at birth for 2019-23 was 70.0 years. Male life expectancy was 67.8 years, and female life expectancy was 72.4 years during this period. Kerala had a higher life expectancy of 78.26 years, as per India’s Economic Survey Table 8.1. These are the most recent verified state-specific figures available as of 2026. No official data for 2025-26 is available yet.