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. Which organization has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for supporting deep science startups in Karnataka?
[A] Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF)
[B] Airbus
[C] Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
[D] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
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Correct Answer: A [Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF)]
Notes:
Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF) has partnered with IISc’s Society for Innovation and Development (SID) to support deep science startups in Karnataka, focusing on areas like nanotechnology in cancer treatment and conversion of textile waste to construction material.
42. The Vijay Nambisan Poetry Fellowship is awarded every year to:
[A] A poet from Karnataka
[B] An established poet from India
[C] A new, promising talent from India
[D] Both b) and c)
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Correct Answer: D [Both b) and c)]
Notes:
The Vijay Nambisan Poetry Fellowship is awarded to either an established poet or a new, promising talent from India.
43. Which coal company supplies coal to the Raichur Thermal Power Station in Karnataka?
[A] Singareni Coal Company in Telangana
[B] Mahanadi Coal Company in Odisha
[C] Western Coal Company in Maharashtra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Singareni Coal Company in Telangana]
Notes:
Singareni Coal Company in Telangana supplies coal to the Raichur Thermal Power Station in Karnataka, ensuring the continuous generation of electricity to meet the increasing demand. This partnership helps in maintaining a stock of coal to sustain power generation at the thermal power station.
44. Who is a notable transgender rights activist from Karnataka who has advocated for the representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Indian Parliament?
[A] Manvendra Singh Gohil
[B] Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
[C] Akkai Padmashali
[D] Gauri Sawant
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Correct Answer: C [Akkai Padmashali]
Notes:
Akkai Padmashali, a prominent transgender rights activist from Karnataka, has been vocal about the need for representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Indian Parliament. By writing to the President of India, Akkai highlighted the absence of LGBTQIA+ members in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, emphasizing the importance of their participation in democracy and decision-making processes, especially concerning their rights. This advocacy underscores the fundamental democratic principle that decisions should not be made without the involvement of those they affect.
45. Which digital portal was launched to simplify obtaining property information in rural areas?
[A] e-Swathu
[B] e-Khata
[C] e-Grama
[D] e-Bhoomi
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Correct Answer: A [e-Swathu]
Notes:
The e-Swathu portal facilitates obtaining details about properties in rural areas, paying property tax, and updating ownership information.
46. Which model is the Karnataka government adopting to identify under-developed areas as ‘aspirational taluks’?
[A] NITI Aayog indices
[B] Nanjundappa Commission recommendations
[C] Special Development Plan
[D] State average
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog indices]
Notes:
The Karnataka government is using NITI Aayog indices to identify and focus on under-developed ‘aspirational taluks’ for targeted development and funding to improve education, health, and economic outcomes.
47. Which organization is collaborating with the Karnataka State government to develop an app for geo-fencing government plots to prevent fraudulent land claims?
[A] National Informatics Centre (NIC)
[B] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[D] Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)]
Notes:
The Karnataka State government is partnering with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre (KSRSAC) to create an app that uses geo-fencing to secure government lands. This app will help in identifying false claims by superimposing satellite images from 1996 onwards to verify actual land use over the years, thereby preventing illegal land regularisation.
48. What weather phenomenon contributed to the heavy rainfall in South Interior Karnataka (SIK) as reported in early November 2023?
[A] El Niño
[B] La Niña
[C] Upper air cyclonic circulation
[D] Solar flares
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Correct Answer: C [Upper air cyclonic circulation]
Notes:
In early November 2023, an upper air cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea transformed into a trough, leading to heavy showers in South Interior Karnataka. This weather pattern was significant in intensifying the northeast monsoon, which resulted in substantial rainfall across the region, including Bengaluru.
49. Which dam in Karnataka is set to host a 100 MW floating solar PV plant as per the recent MoU signed between Karnataka Power Corporation Limited and Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited?
[A] Tungabhadra Dam
[B] Krishna Raja Sagara Dam
[C] Kadra Dam
[D] Supa Dam
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Correct Answer: C [Kadra Dam]
Notes:
A 100 MW floating solar PV plant is set to be developed at the Kadra Dam reservoir, as part of efforts to enhance renewable energy sources in Karnataka’s power infrastructure.
50. Haveri, Karnataka is famously known as the birthplace of which renowned poet?
[A] Kanakadasa
[B] Kuvempu
[C] Bendre
[D] Gopalakrishna Adiga
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Correct Answer: A [Kanakadasa]
Notes:
Kanakadasa, a prominent poet and philosopher, was born near Haveri in Karnataka.
