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

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The Airavata Scheme is a Karnataka government initiative aimed at promoting self-employment among educated unemployed youth from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). It provides subsidies up to ₹5 lakh for purchasing taxis or commercial vehicles to help beneficiaries become owners rather than drivers. The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Department and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Development Corporation in partnership with cab aggregators like Ola and Uber.

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Women licensed by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee receive a 10% reservation in allotments of sites, godowns, shops, and shop-cum-godowns within market premises. This reservation is a policy measure to promote women entrepreneurs in agricultural marketing sectors.

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Kanaka Dasa was a Haridasa saint known for devotional kirtanas in Kannada. His songs focused on devotion to Lord Krishna and social issues like caste discrimination. His famous work, “Ramadhanya Charite,” combines spirituality and social commentary. Unlike court epics or vachanas, kirtanas are lyrical compositions meant for singing. Kanaka Dasa’s simple language helped spread Bhakti movement ideals in Karnataka.

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Karnataka’s milk production is estimated at 134.63 lakh tonnes based on the latest state survey data. The state ranks 8th nationally, contributing about 6.7% of India’s total milk output of 247.87 million tonnes in 2024-25. The data comes from the Integrated Sample Survey aligned with national growth trends recorded between 2023-24 and 2024-25.

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Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated in September 2025 that the state’s annual tourism revenue is approximately Rs 25,000 crore. In 2024, Karnataka received 35.46 crore domestic tourists with a 58% increase since 2022. The tourism sector supports over 12 lakh direct and indirect jobs. Bengaluru hosts 15% of India’s MICE events. In 2019, tourism contributed 14.8% to Karnataka’s GSDP. The Karnataka Budget 2026-27 includes a Rs 100 crore plan for Anjanadri Hill and coastal tourism but does not specify tourism revenue projections for 2025-26.

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Karnataka’s groundwater utilization rate is 51.79% as per 2025 data. Annual groundwater recharge is 19.27 billion cubic meters with extractable resources at 17.41 bcm and current extraction at 16.57 bcm. The data is from the National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2025. Over 25% of administrative units in Karnataka are classified as over-exploited, critical, or semi-critical for groundwater. The figures show a slight improvement from 2024 levels.

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Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna (K. V. Subbanna) founded Ninasam (Nilakanteshwara Natyaseva Sangha) in Heggodu, Karnataka. Established as a cultural institution, Ninasam promotes theatre, literature, and arts education. It organizes workshops, film appreciation courses, and repertory performances geared towards rural cultural development. Subbanna’s initiative aimed to make theatre accessible beyond urban centers and contributed to modern Kannada theatre and nurturing several notable artists and playwrights in Karnataka.

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Darshan is known as the “Challenging Star” in Kannada cinema for his action roles and mass appeal. He has starred in many successful films and has a strong fan base in Karnataka. His characters often portray strength and rebellion, making him a leading figure in the Kannada film industry.

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Ullas Karanth is a wildlife biologist noted for tiger conservation in Karnataka. He has worked extensively in Nagarhole National Park and contributed to Bengal tiger protection through scientific wildlife monitoring. He has been associated with the Wildlife Conservation Society and focused on tiger habitats within Karnataka and other parts of India.

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Karnataka produces about 70% of India’s coffee. All four major regional varieties—Chikmagalur Arabica, Coorg Arabica, Bababudangiris Arabica, and Monsooned Malabar Robusta—have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to preserve their unique origin and maintain the authenticity of these distinct coffee types.