States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams
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41. The Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP launched the ‘ Jan Swaraj Yatra’ in Karnataka state for how many days?
[A] 10
[B] 5
[C] 8
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: D [4]
Notes:
The ‘Jan Swaraj Yatra’ was launched by the BJP in Karnataka from November 18, 2021 for four days. Keeping the Taluk and district Panchayat elections in sight, the campaign was launched across four corners of the state. The main intention of this campaign was to strengthen the party at the booth level, according to Karnataka spokesperson for the party, Ganesh Karnik.
42. After rice harvesting, the broken pieces of rice shall not be wasted anymore and instead procured for nutritious mid day meals sponsored by the Karnataka State government. This innovative process is being spearheaded by which state university?
[A] University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
[B] University of Agricultural and horticultural Sciences, Shimoga
[C] University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot
[D] University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur
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Correct Answer: D [University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur ]
Notes:
The scientists at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur have developed innovative technological methods by which the broken pieces or rice can now be productively used for other purposes. Earlier, after threshing the rice grains, the broken pieces were discarded as they served no useful purpose. The new technology helps improve the nutritive value of the broken rice pieces and serves as quality food for the government sponsored mid day meal scheme throughout Karnataka state.
43. For the welfare of farmers, the Karnataka state budget 2022-2023 announced state diesel subsidy to bring down fuel expenditure burden attached to farm machinery. What is the subsidy allotted per acre?
[A] INR 200 per acre
[B] INR 250 per acre
[C] INR 300 per acre
[D] INR 350 per acre
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Correct Answer: B [INR 250 per acre ]
Notes:
To encourage the use of farm machinery and reduce the burden on fuel expenditure, CM Basavaraj Bommai has announced for the first time that a diesel subsidy at INR 250 per acre subject to maximum of 5 acres shall be disbursed to farmers through DBT. This scheme is called “Raitha shakti” .
44. Under the Karnataka Budget 2022, a new Kidwai regional Cancer Centre is proposed to be set up at INR 50 crores at which region of the state?
[A] Gulbarga
[B] Hassan
[C] Chickmagalur
[D] Belagavi
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Correct Answer: D [Belagavi ]
Notes:
The Karnataka State Government in its budget 2022-2023 announced that a new KIDWAI Regional center of Oncology shall be set up at Belagavi. This is mainly to ensure that nobody is deprived of cancer care and a budget estimate of Rs. 50 Crores has been announced for the same.
45. Which is the second most spoken language of Karnataka?
[A] Tulu
[B] Kodva
[C] Urdu
[D] Konkani
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Correct Answer: C [Urdu]
Notes:
Karnataka, the linguistic minorities are people who speak Tulu, Kodava, Konkani, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages. The official state language is Kannada, which is spoken by 70% of the people. The second most spoken language is Urdu, which is spoken by about 10% of the people.
46. Which city hosted the G20’s Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Mumbai
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Bengaluru hosted the G20’s Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting where the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh discussed achieving emission cuts, energy transition, and energy security among the Group of 20 countries representing a significant portion of global GDP and trade.
47. Which electricity supply company in Karnataka secured a ‘B+’ grade in the 11th annual integrated rating and ranking of power distribution utilities for the financial year 2021-22?
[A] Cesc
[B] Mescom
[C] Gescom
[D] Hescom
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Correct Answer: A [Cesc]
Notes:
Cesc in Karnataka obtained a ‘B+’ grade for improved financial management, billing and collection efficiency, infrastructure development, and maintenance, positioning them for a potential move to an ‘A’ grade in future rankings.
48. Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
[A] Article 32
[B] Article 44
[C] Article 21
[D] Article 370
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Correct Answer: B [Article 44]
Notes:
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is mentioned in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution under the Directive Principles of State Policy. It suggests that the state shall strive to provide its citizens with a uniform set of civil laws that govern personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, irrespective of their religion, gender, and sexual orientation. This provision highlights the idea of having a common law for all citizens, promoting equality and unity across diverse social fabrics.
49. What is the name of the initiative launched by the South Western Railway’s Bengaluru division to clean the Vande Bharat Express in a significantly reduced time?
[A] 20-Minute Turnaround
[B] 14-Minute Miracle
[C] Quick Clean Express
[D] Rapid Rail Refresh
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Correct Answer: B [14-Minute Miracle]
Notes:
The ’14-Minute Miracle’ initiative significantly reduced the cleaning time of the Vande Bharat Express, ensuring the train was ready for its return journey in just 13 minutes, compared to the regular cleaning time of 40-45 minutes.
50. Which new health initiative in Karnataka involves door-to-door health check-ups through mobile units?
[A] Yashaswini Health Scheme
[B] PRISM-H
[C] Gruha Arogya
[D] AI-Enabled Screenings
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Correct Answer: C [Gruha Arogya]
Notes:
Gruha Arogya provides health check-ups at the doorstep of villagers using mobile units, aiming to detect and treat common health issues early and expand to include cancer screenings.
