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What is the main focus of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
Ensuring environmental conservation
Based on the NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index Report 2020-21, which state is ranked higher than Karnataka?
Kerala
What percentage of Karnataka's population resides in rural areas?
61%
What is the expected growth rate of Karnataka's GSDP at constant (2011-12) prices?
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Which state constitutes approximately 5.05% of India's population?
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What is the key difference between GSDP and GDP?
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What was the growth rate of GSDP in Karnataka from 2022-23 to 2023-24 at current prices?
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How does Karnataka's GDP growth in 2023-24 compare to India's GDP growth at constant prices?
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What is the share of Karnataka GSDP in All India GDP during 2023-24?
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How much higher is Karnataka's Per Capita Income compared to All India Per Capita Income in 2023-24?
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What was the growth rate of GSDP in Karnataka from 2022-23 to 2023-24 at constant prices?
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What is the difference between Karnataka's GSDP and All India GDP shares during 2023-24?
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What is the price per kilogram of Rice paid by the State?
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Which vulnerable sections are eligible for doorstep ration delivery?
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What is the purpose of the Sasyashyamala scheme announced by the Education Department in coordination with KFD?
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What is the focus of the 'Green Karnataka' program mentioned in the text?
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What is the purpose of the State Sector Tree Park Scheme implemented by KFD?
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'Devarakadu Scheme' aims to conserve which type of ecosystem?
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How many beneficiaries have availed benefits till November 2023?
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What is the total amount deposited in Sukanya Samruddhi Account scheme for two children of BPL families up to 15 years?
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How many functioning schools are there in the state according to the text?
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What is the purpose of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme mentioned in the text?
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How many children from BPL families have their names deposited in the Sukanya Samruddhi Account scheme?
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What is the main objective of the Bhagyalakshmi program mentioned in the text?
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Which district ranks first in both total district income and per capita district income for the year 2022-23?
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What percentage is Karnataka's per capita income higher than the All India per capita income?
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Which sector has the highest contribution to Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP)?
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Among the selected states, who ranks above Karnataka with a 2.6% higher per capita income?
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Which district has the lowest per capita income for the year 2022-23?
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Which state's aspirational program is mentioned in the text to strengthen and enhance GDP through districts?
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Study Notes
Shuchi - “Nanna Maithri”
- 15,300 beneficiaries received menstrual cups during 2022-23, and 3428 children started using them during 2023-24.
Education
- Karnataka has 71,506 functioning schools, including 47,096 government schools, 6,397 government-aided schools, 16,533 privately managed schools, and 1,480 other schools.
- The National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) is implemented through the Rashtriya Madhyamika Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) in classes 9 to 12.
Women and Child Development
- The Gruha Lakshmi scheme was launched in 2023-24 to provide economic empowerment to women, providing a monthly allowance of Rs. 2,000/- to the female head of the family.
- As of 09.01.2024, 1,18,41,621 beneficiaries have been enrolled, with 1,07,62,636 women availing the benefit.
- The Bhagyalakshmi program aims to improve the sex ratio by encouraging the birth of girl children in BPL families, with a deposit of Rs. 3,000/- per annum in the Sukanya Samruddhi Account scheme.
- There are 1.65 lakh Stree Shakti self-help groups in the state, comprising 25.8 lakh women members.
State Income and Prices
- Karnataka's GSDP is estimated to be Rs. 25,00,733 crore and is expected to grow at 10.2% at current prices.
- At constant (2011-12) prices, GSDP is Rs. 14,23,229 crore with an expected growth of 6.6%.
- Karnataka's per capita income (Rs. 3,32,926) is higher than All India's per capita income (Rs. 1,85,854) by 79%.
- Karnataka ranks 3rd among selected states in terms of per capita income.
Forest and Environment
- The Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) has formed the Elephant Task Force and Leopard Task Force to respond quickly to human-wildlife conflict.
- The Sasyashyamala scheme aims to distribute seedlings to schools in coordination with KFD.
- The KFD is implementing the Karnataka-Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy Project with financial assistance from the World Bank.
- The 2022 Sandalwood Promotion Policy allows Sandal trees to be extracted as needed and traded in the open market.
- The "Green Karnataka" program focuses on growing trees with the active involvement of school and college students and environmental organizations.
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