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

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The Krishi Yantra Dhare scheme is aimed at enabling farmers to rent agricultural equipment. Through this scheme, farm equipment shall be available at cheaper prices. The state government plans to open Krishi Yantradhare Centers at Hobli levels in the state.

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Karnataka government was planning to include Lakkundi in the proposed Hampi Tourism Circuit. Hampi is a city in the Vijayanagara district along the Tungabhadra River in the east and center part of the state. Hampi is famous for hosting the Hampi Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lakkundi is a village in the Gadag District of Karnataka and was once a major city before the 14th century. It was an important economic and commerce center for South India, with mint operations. It was also known as an agrahara, or a place of higher learning. It has over 50 ancient temples, 101 stepped wells, and many inscriptions built during the rule of the Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seuna, and Hoysalas. Lakkundi is also considered an important site to understand the Vesara style of architecture, which combines the Nagara and Dravidian styles.

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Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore was ranked second globally for on-time departures in 2022, with 84.08% of flights departing on time.

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Bengaluru hosted the G20’s Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting where the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh discussed achieving emission cuts, energy transition, and energy security among the Group of 20 countries representing a significant portion of global GDP and trade.

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Bengaluru has been rated as the second most congested city in the world after London. This is based on a report by Dutch location and mapping tech specialist TomTom, highlighting the traffic congestion challenges in Bengaluru.

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The Quantum Information and Computing (QuIC) laboratory at RRI is leading the research on secure quantum communication, with potential applications in strategic domains like the country’s defence sector. This breakthrough could have significant implications for maintaining secure communication channels between stationary sources and moving receivers, such as in shore-to-ship communication for the Indian Navy.

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The Vishnu idol found at Kudlur is estimated to belong to the Pallava era, offering insights into the historical and cultural significance of the region during that time, and contributing to a deeper understanding of local heritage.

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Vijayapura is the location of Karnataka’s first Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF), established to facilitate the scrapping of vehicles in accordance with the state’s 2022 Registered Vehicle Scrapping Policy. This facility is part of a joint venture between MSTC Ltd and Mahindra Accelo, aimed at promoting responsible disposal of old vehicles.

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Chikkajala Fort, situated along National Highway 7 en route to Kempegowda International Airport, is a historical site that has not received adequate preservation efforts. Despite its rich history and architectural elements like a temple, stepwell, and intricate carvings, the fort is in a state of neglect and risks being forgotten, especially after the demolition of its striking entrance. This highlights the need for better conservation measures to protect such significant yet vulnerable sites.

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The ‘Nanna Swathu’ programme is a state initiative aimed at addressing the issue of property document forgery. This programme is set to replace the existing ‘e-Aasthi’ system, which has been problematic due to its requirement for numerous documents and optional digitization. ‘Nanna Swathu’ seeks to enhance transparency and security in property transactions, thereby eliminating the fear of document forgery among property owners.