States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
For all Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exams including KAS, Group A & B, FDA, SDA, and other Karnataka state services.
41. What is ‘Zero-Cov’?
[A] Disinfection chamber
[B] Vaccine
[C] An antimicrobial coating
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Disinfection chamber]
Notes:
Researchers of NIT-Surakthal, Karnataka has developed ‘Zero-Cov’, a disinfection chamber. It will disinfect the personal protective equipment (PPE) tools, surgical masks, vegetables, packaged food items, currency notes and other day-to-day items within 15 minutes.
42. What is the tagline of Karnataka Bank?
[A] We Understand Your World
[B] Hum Hai Na
[C] Pure Banking Nothing Else
[D] Your Family Bank Across India
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Correct Answer: D [Your Family Bank Across India]
Notes:
Your Family Bank Across India is the tagline of Karnataka Bank.
43. According to Karnataka State Budget 2022-2023, the government has proposed to set up Heliports at which of the three prominent regions of the State?
[A] Madikeri, Bangalore, Mysore
[B] Hampi, Dharwad, Raichur
[C] Madikeri, Chikmagalur, Hampi
[D] Mangalore, Raichur, Hampi
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Correct Answer: C [Madikeri, Chikmagalur, Hampi]
Notes:
To provide a big boost to the tourism sector and offer air connectivity to Madikeri, Chikmagalur and Hampi, CM Bsavaraj Bommai has proposed the setting up of heliports in the Karnataka State Budget 2022-2023. Along with this, support is also requested for regional airports at Ballari, Vijayapura, Shivamogga and Hassan.
44. The integration of FRUITS and KAVERI software are proposed under Karnataka State budget 2022-2023, simplify which process for the citizens?
[A] For online registration of Crop Loan
[B] For online registration of harvest loan.
[C] For online registration of Kisan Credit Card.
[D] For online registration of Drip Irrigation Loan
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Correct Answer: A [For online registration of Crop Loan ]
Notes:
In the Karnataka State budget 2022-2023, CM Basavaraj Bommai made an announcement that the integration of ‘FRUITS’ and ‘KAVERI’ software is soon on the cards. This is mainly to enable farmers from personally visiting Sub-Registar offices for registering their agricultural loan documents.
45. What is the traditional occupation of the Ediga community in Karnataka?
[A] Farming and Agriculture
[B] Fishing and Aquaculture
[C] Handicrafts and Weaving
[D] Toddy Tapping
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Correct Answer: D [Toddy Tapping]
Notes:
The Arya Ediga Kendra Samiti is an organization that advocates for the Ediga community in Karnataka. The Ediga community are Hindu toddy tappers who are concentrated in the Malenadu and Shivamogga districts. The traditional occupation of the Idiga people was toddy tapping.
Pranavananda Swamy is the national president of the Arya Ediga Kendra Samiti. He has said that the Ediga community is being neglected. He has also demanded that the state government lift the ban on toddy tapping. The Kalyana Karnataka Arya Ediga Kendra Samiti has also demanded that the Karnataka government lift the ban on toddy-tapping and its sales.
The current National President of the Arya Ediga Kendra Samiti is Pranavananda Swami, who is also known as Pranavānanda Saraswati. He is the seer of the Karadala Brahmashree Narayanaguru and has been actively involved in the organization’s activities. Pranavananda Swami led a significant padayatra from January 6 to February 14, demonstrating his commitment to the cause.
46. Which district was poet K V Thirumalesh originally from?
[A] Udupi
[B] Kasargod
[C] Chikmagalur
[D] Mangalore
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Correct Answer: B [Kasargod]
Notes:
K V Thirumalesh, the well-known poet and critic, hailed from Karadka in Kasargod district.
47. What is the name of India’s second-largest dairy cooperative that owns the Nandini brand?
[A] Nandini Dairy Cooperative Society (NDCS)
[B] Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)
[C] Kaveri Valley Milk Union (KVMU)
[D] Bangalore Urban Dairy Association (BUDA)
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)]
Notes:
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is India’s second-largest dairy cooperative and owns the Nandini brand, with significant political backing from parties like JD(S) and Congress, and recently a BJP lawmaker being elected as chairperson.
48. How many Assembly Constituencies are there in Karnataka for the assembly elections?
[A] 150
[B] 200
[C] 224
[D] 250
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Correct Answer: C [224]
Notes:
Karnataka is divided into 224 Assembly Constituencies for the purpose of assembly elections. This division allows for a comprehensive representation of the state’s diverse population in the legislative assembly. Each constituency elects one member to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, ensuring that all regions of the state have a voice in its governance.
49. Who is the founder-president of the UBUNTU Consortium, which recently partnered with the Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association?
[A] Sudha Murthy
[B] Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
[C] K Ratnaprabha
[D] Nirmala Sitharaman
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Correct Answer: C [K Ratnaprabha]
Notes:
K Ratnaprabha, the founder-president of the UBUNTU Consortium and a former chief secretary, played a pivotal role in forming a strategic partnership with the Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association. This collaboration is designed to empower women entrepreneurs through various initiatives like facilitating exports, cultural exchanges, and mutual trade, thereby strengthening economic ties.
50. Who is heading the committee tasked with drafting the State Education Policy (SEP) in Karnataka?
[A] K. Kasturirangan
[B] Sukhadeo Thorat
[C] N. Gopalaswami
[D] Anil Sahasrabudhe
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Correct Answer: B [Sukhadeo Thorat]
Notes:
Sukhadeo Thorat, former chairman of the UGC, is leading the committee for the State Education Policy in Karnataka, aiming to integrate various aspects of education into a comprehensive policy.