PM Modi makes nine appeals in Karnataka

Exam-focused facts from the 17 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

PM Modi inaugurated the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandir at Mandya, a memorial dedicated to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji of the Adichunchanagiri Mutt.
He urged people to save water and manage natural resources efficiently for long-term sustainability.
He encouraged tree plantation under initiatives like ‘One Tree in the Name of Mother’ and stressed protecting Mother Earth.
He highlighted cleanliness as a shared responsibility across religious places, public spaces, villages and cities.
He promoted swadeshi and self‑reliance, urging citizens to adopt Indian‑made products and support domestic industries.
He encouraged domestic tourism, urging people to travel within the country to explore India’s cultural and natural diversity.
He urged farmers to adopt natural farming and promoted healthy eating with an emphasis on traditional foods.
He focused on yoga, sports and fitness.
He emphasised the spirit of service as essential for the nation’s development.