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

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The famous Gavisiddeshwara Jatra takes place in Koppal, Karnataka. This annual three-day festival is organized in the north Karnataka region and is named after the 11th pontiff in the Gavimath tradition, Gavisiddeshwara. Gavisiddeshwara was born as Gudadayya in the nearby Mangalapur village. The jatra is a significant cultural and religious event and draws a large number of devotees, with over 8 lakh people attending the 2023 jatra.

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A five-member committee appointed by the Karnataka government, chaired by former Lalitha Kala Academy Chairperson D Mahendra, has finalized an image of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari to represent the Kannada identity in official programs. The image features Karnataka’s outline as a backdrop and incorporates elements representing the Chalukyas and Hoysalas. This committee was formed in September 2021 to establish a unified representation of Naadadevi, as various Goddesses like Durga and Saraswati were previously used. Once accepted by the government, this image will be used in official programs and in public schools, and it will serve as the basis for a Naadadevi statue at the Jnanabharathi campus. The committee’s members included Choodamani Nandagopal, H H Myadar, Babu Nadoni, and V S Kaademani.

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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 literary meet, Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, was organized for the first time in Haveri, the district carved out of Dharwad 25 years ago. This event marked a significant milestone as it was the first time all district presidents were taken out in a procession during the event.

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The Harihareshwara Devalaya in Devarayapattana village features a main idol combining Vishnu and Shiva, reflecting the temple’s name and has a history of more than 500 years.

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Geetanjali is the classical music wing at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), initiated by Geeta Ananth in 2015 to promote classical music and showcase talent on campus. Geeta, a Hindustani singer and the wife of an IISc faculty member, started this group to provide a platform for music enthusiasts at IISc, helping it grow to over 150 members who find the music sessions a relief from academic stress.

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The discovery of the megalithic age menhirs was made in Mandya district by a historian from Mysuru. These ancient structures, estimated to be around 3,500 years old, were found in Melkote, Pandavapura taluk. This significant find adds to the historical and archaeological richness of the region, indicating human habitation dating back to around 1500 BCE.

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RakshaQR’ is a QR-based system developed by Highway Delite, designed to enhance safety on the roads by providing emergency response assistance. When an accident occurs, bystanders can scan the ‘RakshaQR’ code on the vehicle, which enables them to alert the victim’s family and notify nearby hospitals and police stations, ensuring timely medical and legal assistance. This system is particularly beneficial in managing accident scenes and improving response times, thereby potentially saving lives.

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Huli vesha, or tiger dance, is a vibrant and culturally significant performance art from the Tulunadu region, which includes Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Kasargod districts. It is traditionally performed during the Navaratri festival as an offering to Goddess Durga. The performers paint their bodies to resemble tigers and dance to the beats of drums, symbolizing strength and valor.

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In early November 2023, an upper air cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea transformed into a trough, leading to heavy showers in South Interior Karnataka. This weather pattern was significant in intensifying the northeast monsoon, which resulted in substantial rainfall across the region, including Bengaluru.