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

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S.G. Susheelamma is a social worker from Bengaluru who founded Sumangali Seva Ashrama in 1975. The organization works for abandoned women, orphans, and marginalized groups. It provides education, healthcare, and adult literacy programs. She received the Padma Shri award in 2026 for her social service efforts.

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The Union Budget 2025-26 revised MSME classification criteria and modified the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to facilitate better credit access. Nationally, guarantees under CGSMSE between January and November 2025 were Rs 3.77 lakh crore, not Rs 5,000 crore. The Cabinet approved Rs 5,000 crore equity support for SIDBI, with Rs 3,000 crore allocated for 2025-26. There is no specific MSME credit flow data released for Karnataka for 2025-26 in the available information.

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Karnataka’s fiscal deficit for 2026–27 is projected at 2.95% of its GSDP. The deficit amount is estimated at around ₹97,500 crore. Total liabilities are expected near ₹8,24,390 crore, which is about 25% of the GSDP. These figures comply with the Karnataka Fiscal Responsibility Act, which caps the fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP. The state’s GSDP growth rate for this period is estimated at 8.1%.

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Karnataka ranked third in fish production in 2025 with 1.000 million tonnes and 5.13% of India’s total. Andhra Pradesh was first with 5.000 million tonnes and West Bengal second with 2.000 million tonnes. Karnataka’s fishery production includes 66% marine fishing, producing species like pomfret and bangude, and 34% inland carp aquaculture.

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T. P. Kailasam introduced realism and social themes into Kannada theatre. His plays like “Tollu Gatti” and “Home Rule” used humor and satire to address social issues. Writing in Kannada and English, he brought modern sensibility and urban outlook, moving away from traditional mythological narratives. His work laid the foundation for modern Kannada drama and influenced future playwrights in Karnataka.

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Ruvari Malithamma is most associated with the Kesava Temple at Somanathapura (also spelled Somnathpur) in Karnataka. He is recognized as the main sculptor of this 13th-century Trikuta (triple-shrine) temple, which is a prime example of Hoysala architecture.

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Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya was a social reformer who revived Indian handicrafts. She established the All India Handicrafts Board and promoted cottage industries. Her work preserved cultural heritage and supported artisans’ livelihoods. She also participated in India’s freedom movement politically.

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The Arab traveller Sulaiman visited the Rashtrakuta court in 851 CE during Amoghavarsha I’s reign. He described four great monarchs globally, including the Rashtrakuta king, referred to as Balhara. This title was derived from the Sanskrit Vallabha Rai, used by Rashtrakuta rulers. Amoghavarsha was known for justice, stable administration, and a strong army based at Manyakheta, the Rashtrakuta capital.

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Durgasimha was a Sandhivigrahi in Western Chalukya King Jayasimha II’s court. Around 1031 AD, he translated the Panchatantra into Kannada from the Sanskrit Brihatkatha tradition. His version used the Paishachi source of Gunadhya and was written in Champu style. It is one of the earliest secular Kannada literary works and retained the original five-tantra structure of the Panchatantra.

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The Guddada Budihal – Hirebidri Conservation Reserve is in Gadag and Haveri districts of Karnataka. It protects the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard by conserving dry grassland habitats essential for the species. This area is one of the few remaining habitats for the bird in Karnataka’s northern semi-arid plains. Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary was earlier a habitat but current conservation focuses here to prevent extinction. The reserve addresses threats like habitat loss and power line collisions which endanger the bustard.