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

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Hemidactylus Vijayraghavani is a species of Gecko and it is endemic to Karnataka.

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The Government of Karnataka established the Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University at Mysore in the year 2008-09. The university received the third position in ” Swachcha Campus” awards conferred by the Central Ministry of Higher Education Council, MHRD and AICTE under Non-Residential universities for the year 2019-2020. The university offers BA and MA programs in Music, Dance and Drama.

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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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Ahmed Shah Wali Bahmani made Bidar the capital of the Bahmani Sultanate and invited artisans from Turkey and Persia to enhance the region’s art and architecture.

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The Jungle Book, written by Rudyard Kipling, features a character named Baloo who is an anthropomorphic Indian sloth bear. The Daroji Bear Sanctuary near Hampi is home to Indian sloth bears and visiting the sanctuary can give you a glimpse of these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

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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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The study conducted in Ballari’s Toranagal found that invasive plant species like Prosopis juliflora (‘Ballari Jali’) had occupied the area along the conveyor system. This species, along with parthenium, was observed to have a significant impact on the surrounding environment, highlighting the ecological consequences of extended operation of the conveyor system in forest areas.

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The e-Swathu portal facilitates obtaining details about properties in rural areas, paying property tax, and updating ownership information.

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A 100 MW floating solar PV plant is set to be developed at the Kadra Dam reservoir, as part of efforts to enhance renewable energy sources in Karnataka’s power infrastructure.

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The RuPay National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), operational in Karnataka, is a versatile tool designed to facilitate easier and more integrated public transportation. Beyond its primary function for transit in metro and bus services, the card extends its utility to various non-transit payments such as fuel, shopping, dining, parking, and toll payments, enhancing convenience for users across multiple platforms.