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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 30 JUNE 2026
π BANKING & FINANCE
π ECONOMY
π Indiaβs Industrial Production Grows 5.1%
β IIP increased 5.1% in May 2026
β Released by MoSPI
β New IIP Base Year: 2022β23
β Coverage expanded to include Gas, Water Supply, Sewerage and Rare Earth Minerals
β Compiled using Laspeyres Fixed Base Index
π STATES
π UP Berojgari Bhatta Yojana 2026
β Financial assistance of βΉ1,000ββΉ1,500 per month
β For unemployed youth aged 18β35 years
β Available to permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh
β Registration on Sewayojan Portal mandatory
π Delhi Approves EV Policy 2026
β Effective from 1 July 2026
β Target: Zero-emission transport city by 2030
β Total outlay: βΉ15,000 crore
β Focus on EV infrastructure and road tax incentives
π NATIONAL
π PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) Launched
β Pilot project launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
β Integrates welfare databases with birth and death records
β Every child to receive a unique identification number
β Supports targeted delivery of welfare schemes
π Government Approves Additional βΉ30,000 Crore for NIIF
β Government commitment rises to βΉ60,000 crore
β Supports NIIF Infrastructure Fund-II
β Strengthens long-term infrastructure financing
π SUMAN Roadmap 2030 Launched
β Launched by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda
β Targets improved maternal and newborn healthcare
β Goal: MMR below 70 by 2030
β Covers 130 districts across 13 high-focus States
π Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) Launched
β Provides integrated care for children from birth to 36 months
β Integrates HBNC and HBYC
β Special follow-up for at-risk children
β Promotes Early Childhood Development
π eSushrut@Clinic Launched
β Developed by C-DAC
β Digital Hospital Management Information System for small health facilities
β Integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
β Supports ABHA, HPR and HFR integration
π INTERNATIONAL
π IsraelβLebanon Trilateral Framework Agreement
β Brokered by the United States
β Focuses on border stability and peace
β Includes phased Israeli redeployment and strengthening of Lebanese Armed Forces
β US to provide USD 100 million humanitarian assistance
π Italy Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Capital
β Italy now has 61 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
β Highest for any country
β India has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
β Latest Indian site: Maratha Military Landscapes (2025)
π AGREEMENTS & MoUs
π Haryana & Rajasthan Sign Yamuna Water Agreement
β Resolves nearly 30-year-old water-sharing issue
β Rajasthan to receive 580 MCM of Yamuna water
β Benefits drinking water supply in both States
π India & Saudi Arabia Sign Water Cooperation MoU
β Signed during Saudi Water Week
β Focus on sustainable water management and irrigation
β Promotes technical cooperation and water security
π AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
π President Presents Gallantry Awards
β Awards conferred at Second Defence Investiture Ceremony
β Held at Rashtrapati Bhavan
π SPORTS
π Ancy Sojan Breaks National Long Jump Record
β Jumped 6.88 metres
β Broke Anju Bobby Georgeβs 22-year-old record
β Achieved at National Inter-State Athletics Championships
π India Womenβs Cricket Team Qualifies for LA Olympics 2028
β Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 years
β Tournament to be played in T20 format
β India qualifies directly
π Kidambi Srikanth Wins Silver at US Open
β Won Silver Medal in Menβs Singles
β Runner-up to Su Li-yang of Chinese Taipei
π Ethan Vaz Becomes Indiaβs 96th Chess Grandmaster
β Achieved GM title at age 14
β Hails from Goa
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π Statistics Day 2026
β Observed on 29 June
β Theme: βUnlocking the Potential of Administrative Dataβ
β Celebrates birth anniversary of P. C. Mahalanobis
π DEFENCE
π Rajnath Singh Releases DFP-2026 for DRDO
β Enhances financial and administrative powers within DRDO
β Aims to accelerate defence R&D and procurement
β Improves efficiency and accountability
π ENVIRONMENT
π PM Modi Meets Jonathan, Worldβs Oldest Living Land Animal
β Jonathan is a Seychelles Giant Tortoise
β Estimated age: 194 years
β Holds Guinness World Record
π BANKING & FINANCE
π ECONOMY
π Indiaβs Industrial Production Grows 5.1%
β IIP increased 5.1% in May 2026
β Released by MoSPI
β New IIP Base Year: 2022β23
β Coverage expanded to include Gas, Water Supply, Sewerage and Rare Earth Minerals
β Compiled using Laspeyres Fixed Base Index
π STATES
π UP Berojgari Bhatta Yojana 2026
β Financial assistance of βΉ1,000ββΉ1,500 per month
β For unemployed youth aged 18β35 years
β Available to permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh
β Registration on Sewayojan Portal mandatory
π Delhi Approves EV Policy 2026
β Effective from 1 July 2026
β Target: Zero-emission transport city by 2030
β Total outlay: βΉ15,000 crore
β Focus on EV infrastructure and road tax incentives
π NATIONAL
π PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) Launched
β Pilot project launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
β Integrates welfare databases with birth and death records
β Every child to receive a unique identification number
β Supports targeted delivery of welfare schemes
π Government Approves Additional βΉ30,000 Crore for NIIF
β Government commitment rises to βΉ60,000 crore
β Supports NIIF Infrastructure Fund-II
β Strengthens long-term infrastructure financing
π SUMAN Roadmap 2030 Launched
β Launched by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda
β Targets improved maternal and newborn healthcare
β Goal: MMR below 70 by 2030
β Covers 130 districts across 13 high-focus States
π Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) Launched
β Provides integrated care for children from birth to 36 months
β Integrates HBNC and HBYC
β Special follow-up for at-risk children
β Promotes Early Childhood Development
π eSushrut@Clinic Launched
β Developed by C-DAC
β Digital Hospital Management Information System for small health facilities
β Integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
β Supports ABHA, HPR and HFR integration
π INTERNATIONAL
π IsraelβLebanon Trilateral Framework Agreement
β Brokered by the United States
β Focuses on border stability and peace
β Includes phased Israeli redeployment and strengthening of Lebanese Armed Forces
β US to provide USD 100 million humanitarian assistance
π Italy Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Capital
β Italy now has 61 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
β Highest for any country
β India has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
β Latest Indian site: Maratha Military Landscapes (2025)
π AGREEMENTS & MoUs
π Haryana & Rajasthan Sign Yamuna Water Agreement
β Resolves nearly 30-year-old water-sharing issue
β Rajasthan to receive 580 MCM of Yamuna water
β Benefits drinking water supply in both States
π India & Saudi Arabia Sign Water Cooperation MoU
β Signed during Saudi Water Week
β Focus on sustainable water management and irrigation
β Promotes technical cooperation and water security
π AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
π President Presents Gallantry Awards
β Awards conferred at Second Defence Investiture Ceremony
β Held at Rashtrapati Bhavan
π SPORTS
π Ancy Sojan Breaks National Long Jump Record
β Jumped 6.88 metres
β Broke Anju Bobby Georgeβs 22-year-old record
β Achieved at National Inter-State Athletics Championships
π India Womenβs Cricket Team Qualifies for LA Olympics 2028
β Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 years
β Tournament to be played in T20 format
β India qualifies directly
π Kidambi Srikanth Wins Silver at US Open
β Won Silver Medal in Menβs Singles
β Runner-up to Su Li-yang of Chinese Taipei
π Ethan Vaz Becomes Indiaβs 96th Chess Grandmaster
β Achieved GM title at age 14
β Hails from Goa
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π Statistics Day 2026
β Observed on 29 June
β Theme: βUnlocking the Potential of Administrative Dataβ
β Celebrates birth anniversary of P. C. Mahalanobis
π DEFENCE
π Rajnath Singh Releases DFP-2026 for DRDO
β Enhances financial and administrative powers within DRDO
β Aims to accelerate defence R&D and procurement
β Improves efficiency and accountability
π ENVIRONMENT
π PM Modi Meets Jonathan, Worldβs Oldest Living Land Animal
β Jonathan is a Seychelles Giant Tortoise
β Estimated age: 194 years
β Holds Guinness World Record
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Visit included announcement of 19 IndiaβSeychelles initiatives
β PM Modi conferred βGuardian of the Blue Horizonβ honour
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β PM Modi conferred βGuardian of the Blue Horizonβ honour
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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 30 JUNE 2026 π BANKING & FINANCE π ECONOMY π Indiaβs Industrial Production Grows 5.1% β
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New IIP Base Year: 2022β23 β
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π PM-RAHAT (Prime MinisterβRoad Accident Victimsβ Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment) Scheme
Source: PIB
Subject: Governance
π Context
β Kerala will soon implement the PM-RAHAT Scheme to provide cashless emergency treatment to road accident victims.
π About PM-RAHAT
β Provides immediate cashless treatment to road accident victims across India.
β Focuses on the Golden Hourβthe first hour after trauma, when timely treatment can save lives.
β Implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and the National Health Authority (NHA).
π Key Features
β Beneficiaries: Any road accident victim on any category of road in India.
β Financial Cover: Cashless treatment up to βΉ1.5 lakh per victim.
β Coverage Period: Up to 7 days from the date of the accident.
β Stabilisation Period:
24 hours for non-life-threatening injuries.
48 hours for life-threatening injuries.
π Implementation Mechanism
β eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report): Managed by MoRTH.
β TMS 2.0 (Transaction Management System): Managed by NHA.
β Integrated with ERSS-112 for ambulance services and identification of the nearest designated hospital.
β Victims, Good Samaritans (Rah-Veer) or bystanders can call 112 for emergency assistance.
π Funding & Monitoring
β Hospitals are reimbursed through the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF).
β Insured vehicle: Funded through contributions from General Insurance Companies.
β Hit-and-run/Uninsured cases: Funded by the Government of India.
β Hospitals receive reimbursement within 10 days after claim approval by the State Health Agency (SHA).
β Treatment requires police authentication through an integrated digital platform.
π Grievance Redressal
β Handled by the District Road Safety Committee.
β Chaired by the District Collector/District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner.
π UPSC PRELIMS FACTS
β Golden Hour is the first hour after trauma with the highest chance of saving life.
β Financial Assistance: βΉ1.5 lakh
β Coverage Duration: 7 days
β Emergency Helpline: 112
β Funding: Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF)
β Implemented by: MoRTH & National Health Authority (NHA)
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Subject: Governance
π Context
β Kerala will soon implement the PM-RAHAT Scheme to provide cashless emergency treatment to road accident victims.
π About PM-RAHAT
β Provides immediate cashless treatment to road accident victims across India.
β Focuses on the Golden Hourβthe first hour after trauma, when timely treatment can save lives.
β Implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and the National Health Authority (NHA).
π Key Features
β Beneficiaries: Any road accident victim on any category of road in India.
β Financial Cover: Cashless treatment up to βΉ1.5 lakh per victim.
β Coverage Period: Up to 7 days from the date of the accident.
β Stabilisation Period:
24 hours for non-life-threatening injuries.
48 hours for life-threatening injuries.
π Implementation Mechanism
β eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report): Managed by MoRTH.
β TMS 2.0 (Transaction Management System): Managed by NHA.
β Integrated with ERSS-112 for ambulance services and identification of the nearest designated hospital.
β Victims, Good Samaritans (Rah-Veer) or bystanders can call 112 for emergency assistance.
π Funding & Monitoring
β Hospitals are reimbursed through the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF).
β Insured vehicle: Funded through contributions from General Insurance Companies.
β Hit-and-run/Uninsured cases: Funded by the Government of India.
β Hospitals receive reimbursement within 10 days after claim approval by the State Health Agency (SHA).
β Treatment requires police authentication through an integrated digital platform.
π Grievance Redressal
β Handled by the District Road Safety Committee.
β Chaired by the District Collector/District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner.
π UPSC PRELIMS FACTS
β Golden Hour is the first hour after trauma with the highest chance of saving life.
β Financial Assistance: βΉ1.5 lakh
β Coverage Duration: 7 days
β Emergency Helpline: 112
β Funding: Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF)
β Implemented by: MoRTH & National Health Authority (NHA)
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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 1 JULY 2026
π STATES
π Indiaβs First Offshore Airport Approved in Maharashtra
β Proposed off Palghar coast
β Receives in-principle approval from CM Devendra Fadnavis
β Will be Indiaβs first offshore airport
β Connected to UttanβVirar Sea Link
π National
π Finance Ministry Clears βΉ1.25 Lakh Crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
β Cleared by Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC)
β Focus on domestic semiconductor manufacturing
β 12 manufacturing projects approved
β Total investments around βΉ1.64 lakh crore
π Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 Concludes
β Organised by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
β Theme: βNasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan β Viksit Bharat Ki Pehchaanβ
β Held from 17β26 June 2026
π AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal Launched
β Launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan
β Developed with NIC
β Enhances audit transparency and financial oversight in rural development programmes
π Government Establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)
β Apex maritime security regulator under MoPSW
β Modelled on Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
β Strengthens port security, cybersecurity and compliance
β Shyam Jagannathan appointed first Director General
π India Wins Five Medals at Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026
β Medal tally: 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
β Competition held among 16 WorldSkills member nations
β Highlights Indiaβs growing skill excellence
π FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card Launched
β Launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
β FCRA 2.0 enables end-to-end digital compliance
β e-OCI allows fully digital OCI application and downloads
β Benefits over 50 lakh OCI cardholders
π INTERNATIONAL
π Ireland Assumes Presidency of the Council of the European Union
β Effective from 1 July 2026
β Takes over rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union
π APPOINTMENTS
π General Dhiraj Seth Takes Over as 31st Chief of Army Staff
β Assumes charge as the 31st Chief of Army Staff
π BOOKS & AUTHORS
π Coffee Table Book on PM Modi-Era Stamps, Coins and Currency Released
β Released by Mintage World
β Title: βStamps, Coins, and Banknotes Issued During the Premiership of Shri Narendra Modiβ
π SPORTS
π India Gets 96th and 97th Chess Grandmasters
β Ethan Vaz (Goa) becomes Indiaβs 96th Grandmaster
β Harshavardhan G.B. (Tamil Nadu) becomes Indiaβs 97th Grandmaster
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π World MSME Day 2026
β Observed on 27 June
β Theme: βEmpowering MSMEs through Innovation and Sustainable Industrial Developmentβ
π World Allergy Week 2026
β Observed from 21β27 June
β Theme: βAllergy Care Is Essential Careβ
π International Asteroid Day 2026
β Observed on 30 June
β Theme: βPlanetary Defence and Asteroid Impact Hazardsβ
π SUMMITS & CONFERENCES
π 29th National e-Governance Conference
β To be held in Jaipur
β Theme: βViksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governanceβ
β Organised by DARPG, MeitY and Government of Rajasthan
π DEFENCE
π Project BRAHMANK Marks 16th Raising Day
β Project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
β Develops strategic roads and bridges in Arunachal Pradesh
β Raised on 29 June 2011
#CurrentAffairs
π STATES
π Indiaβs First Offshore Airport Approved in Maharashtra
β Proposed off Palghar coast
β Receives in-principle approval from CM Devendra Fadnavis
β Will be Indiaβs first offshore airport
β Connected to UttanβVirar Sea Link
π National
π Finance Ministry Clears βΉ1.25 Lakh Crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
β Cleared by Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC)
β Focus on domestic semiconductor manufacturing
β 12 manufacturing projects approved
β Total investments around βΉ1.64 lakh crore
π Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 Concludes
β Organised by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
β Theme: βNasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan β Viksit Bharat Ki Pehchaanβ
β Held from 17β26 June 2026
π AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal Launched
β Launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan
β Developed with NIC
β Enhances audit transparency and financial oversight in rural development programmes
π Government Establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)
β Apex maritime security regulator under MoPSW
β Modelled on Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
β Strengthens port security, cybersecurity and compliance
β Shyam Jagannathan appointed first Director General
π India Wins Five Medals at Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026
β Medal tally: 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
β Competition held among 16 WorldSkills member nations
β Highlights Indiaβs growing skill excellence
π FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card Launched
β Launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
β FCRA 2.0 enables end-to-end digital compliance
β e-OCI allows fully digital OCI application and downloads
β Benefits over 50 lakh OCI cardholders
π INTERNATIONAL
π Ireland Assumes Presidency of the Council of the European Union
β Effective from 1 July 2026
β Takes over rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union
π APPOINTMENTS
π General Dhiraj Seth Takes Over as 31st Chief of Army Staff
β Assumes charge as the 31st Chief of Army Staff
π BOOKS & AUTHORS
π Coffee Table Book on PM Modi-Era Stamps, Coins and Currency Released
β Released by Mintage World
β Title: βStamps, Coins, and Banknotes Issued During the Premiership of Shri Narendra Modiβ
π SPORTS
π India Gets 96th and 97th Chess Grandmasters
β Ethan Vaz (Goa) becomes Indiaβs 96th Grandmaster
β Harshavardhan G.B. (Tamil Nadu) becomes Indiaβs 97th Grandmaster
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π World MSME Day 2026
β Observed on 27 June
β Theme: βEmpowering MSMEs through Innovation and Sustainable Industrial Developmentβ
π World Allergy Week 2026
β Observed from 21β27 June
β Theme: βAllergy Care Is Essential Careβ
π International Asteroid Day 2026
β Observed on 30 June
β Theme: βPlanetary Defence and Asteroid Impact Hazardsβ
π SUMMITS & CONFERENCES
π 29th National e-Governance Conference
β To be held in Jaipur
β Theme: βViksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governanceβ
β Organised by DARPG, MeitY and Government of Rajasthan
π DEFENCE
π Project BRAHMANK Marks 16th Raising Day
β Project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
β Develops strategic roads and bridges in Arunachal Pradesh
β Raised on 29 June 2011
#CurrentAffairs
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Forwarded from UPSC Interview transcripts
1st attempt- 6%
2nd attempt-13%
3rd attempt- 22%
4th attempt-23%
5th attempt-18%
6th attempt-9%
More than 6-9%
Major Optionals-
1. Anthro-18%
2. Psir-17%
3. Socio-21%
4. History-6.5%
5. Geography-5.7%
6. Pub Ad- 2.6%
7. Maths- 6.6%
Socio number was a surprise, so was 60% people writing mains are in their 4th or more attempts.
The average time spent in upsc preparation by students who will crack it eventually is 5 years. Good old five year plan joke is the norm of the day now.
Credit Vikas dhayal
2nd attempt-13%
3rd attempt- 22%
4th attempt-23%
5th attempt-18%
6th attempt-9%
More than 6-9%
Major Optionals-
1. Anthro-18%
2. Psir-17%
3. Socio-21%
4. History-6.5%
5. Geography-5.7%
6. Pub Ad- 2.6%
7. Maths- 6.6%
Socio number was a surprise, so was 60% people writing mains are in their 4th or more attempts.
The average time spent in upsc preparation by students who will crack it eventually is 5 years. Good old five year plan joke is the norm of the day now.
Credit Vikas dhayal
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π PRELIMS | Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda
Source: PIB
π Context
β Vice-President of India paid tribute to Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda on his 517th Birth Anniversary.
π Who was Kempegowda?
β 16th-century chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire.
β Founder of Bengaluru in 1537 CE.
β Born: 1510 | Died: 1569.
β Obtained permission from Emperor Achyuta Devaraya to build the Bengaluru Fort.
β Shifted his capital from Yelahanka to Bengaluru Pete (historic core of Bengaluru).
π Key Contributions
β Founded Bengaluru and built a mud fort with four watchtowers marking the cityβs boundaries.
β Developed lakes, tanks, temples, and promoted irrigation & water management.
β Introduced administrative and revenue reforms under Vijayanagara rule.
β Abolished the Bandi Devaru custom among the Morasu Vokkaliga community, which required unmarried women to amputate the last two fingers of their left hand.
β Promoted Kannada language, literature, arts, and local traditions.
β Encouraged inclusive urban and agrarian development.
π Recognition
β Statue of Prosperity β 108-foot bronze statue located at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
β Kempegowda International Airport is named in his honour.
β Kempegowda Award instituted to commemorate his legacy.
π UPSC PRELIMS FACTS
β Founder of Bengaluru (1537 CE)
β Associated with the Vijayanagara Empire
β Received patronage from Achyuta Devaraya
β Capital shifted from Yelahanka to Bengaluru Pete
β Known for urban planning, water management, and social reforms
β Statue of Prosperity is the 108-foot bronze statue at Kempegowda International Airport
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Source: PIB
π Context
β Vice-President of India paid tribute to Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda on his 517th Birth Anniversary.
π Who was Kempegowda?
β 16th-century chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire.
β Founder of Bengaluru in 1537 CE.
β Born: 1510 | Died: 1569.
β Obtained permission from Emperor Achyuta Devaraya to build the Bengaluru Fort.
β Shifted his capital from Yelahanka to Bengaluru Pete (historic core of Bengaluru).
π Key Contributions
β Founded Bengaluru and built a mud fort with four watchtowers marking the cityβs boundaries.
β Developed lakes, tanks, temples, and promoted irrigation & water management.
β Introduced administrative and revenue reforms under Vijayanagara rule.
β Abolished the Bandi Devaru custom among the Morasu Vokkaliga community, which required unmarried women to amputate the last two fingers of their left hand.
β Promoted Kannada language, literature, arts, and local traditions.
β Encouraged inclusive urban and agrarian development.
π Recognition
β Statue of Prosperity β 108-foot bronze statue located at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
β Kempegowda International Airport is named in his honour.
β Kempegowda Award instituted to commemorate his legacy.
π UPSC PRELIMS FACTS
β Founder of Bengaluru (1537 CE)
β Associated with the Vijayanagara Empire
β Received patronage from Achyuta Devaraya
β Capital shifted from Yelahanka to Bengaluru Pete
β Known for urban planning, water management, and social reforms
β Statue of Prosperity is the 108-foot bronze statue at Kempegowda International Airport
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