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

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Dr. Ravindra Gururaj Katoti is an ardent disciple of Pandit Rambhau Bijapure and is noted for his solo renditions and elaborate performances. He was the proud recipient of Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy Scholarship from the year 1986 to 1989. He has established the Bijapure Harmonium Foundation in Bangalore.

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Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai in his budget 2022-2023 announced the Vidyanidhi Yojane mainly for hcildren of Yellow Board Taxi Drivers. It is a financing scheme for education. A special scheme is also being proposed to take care of their health needs.

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Amrit Mahal is a breed of cattle that originated in the state of Mysore in Karnataka. The name literally means “department of milk”. The rulers of Mysore State established the herd between 1572 and 1636 AD to increase milk production. The herd was collected from the prevalent types of cattle in the area to supply milk and milk products to the palace. The Amrit Mahal breed originated from the Hallikar and closely related breeds, Hagalavadi and Chitradurga. They come in mainly shades of gray and white to nearly black. Some cows have definite patterns of white-gray marking. Economic Survey 2022-23 mentioned development of conservation and development of Indigenous Breeds of cattle like Krishna Valley, Amruth mahal, Khillar and Deoni.

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Yakshagana is a traditional folk dance form of Karnataka that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques. It is popular in coastal regions of Karnataka and is known for its vibrant performances depicting mythological stories.

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The Parvathi temple in the Kumaraswamy Temple complex in Sandur was built by the Badami Chalukyas in the 7th and 8th centuries. This temple is noted for its unique architecture and historical significance.

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The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is India’s second-largest dairy cooperative and owns the Nandini brand, with significant political backing from parties like JD(S) and Congress, and recently a BJP lawmaker being elected as chairperson.

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The KSRTC’s EV Power Plus electric bus was recognized as the ‘Electric Bus of the Year’ at a prestigious event held by the World Manufacturing Congress in Bengaluru. This accolade highlights the bus’s excellence in performance and contribution to sustainable transportation, linking major cities like Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Davangere.

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After the fall of Tipu Sultan in 1799, Mysuru Dasara celebrations were resumed in Mysore city under the initiative of Maharani Lakshmammanni. As the Maharaja, Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, was only five years old at the time, it was Maharani Lakshmammanni who played a pivotal role in reviving this grand tradition.

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Bangalore Through the Centuries’ is a significant work that explores the historical narrative of Bengaluru. Edited by Naresh V Narasimhan, an architect and urbanist, the book was first published in 1970. It stands out as one of the earliest comprehensive accounts detailing the evolution of the city, making it a milestone in the historiography of Bengaluru.

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K Naganna Gowda was appointed as the chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights on October 21, 2022. His appointment was challenged in court by Ashok D Sanadi, another aspirant for the post, on grounds of political bias. However, the court dismissed the petition, stating it could not assume an appellate role over the selection committee’s decision.