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 developed the ‘Apthamitra’ application?
[A] NASSCOM
[B] Infosys
[C] IBM
[D] WIPRO
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Correct Answer: B [Infosys]
Notes:
Infosys BPM, a subsidiary of Infosys has developed this application. This application will help provide medical guidance to the needy about corona virus.
42. Which State has launched “Weavers Samman Yojana”?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
Under this scheme, 19,744 handloom weavers in the state will get annual financial assistance of two thousand rupees through Direct Benefit Transfer.
43. Karnataka Bank headquartered at?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mysore
[C] Mangalore
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mangalore]
Notes:
Headquarter of Karnataka Bank is situated in Mangalore. It was incorporated on 18 Feb,1924.
44. What is the theme of 23rd Edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020?
[A] Next is Now
[B] Next is Today
[C] Driving the Next
[D] Innovation and Impact 2.0
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Correct Answer: A [Next is Now]
Notes:
Theme of BTS 2020 – ‘Next is Now’. It was held virtually and was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
45. Which Bank has launched ‘Kirishi OD(Overdraft) scheme’ for farmers in Karnataka?
[A] Karnataka Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank
[D] Punjab National Bank
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank]
Notes:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) launched ‘Kirishi OD(Overdraft) scheme’ for farmers.
Under the scheme, the farmers can get a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh per acre for irrigated lands and Rs 1 lakh per acre for dry land.
46. What was the mascot of the 9th Karnataka Bird Festival held in 2023?
[A] Peacock
[B] Malabar Trogon
[C] Kingfisher
[D] Northern Pintail
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Correct Answer: B [Malabar Trogon]
Notes:
The mascot of the 9th Karnataka Bird Festival held in 2023 was the “Malabar Trogon.” The Malabar trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) is a species of bird found in the forests of Sri Lanka and peninsular India, primarily in the Western Ghats, hill forests of central India, and parts of the Eastern Ghats. It was chosen as the mascot to represent the festival and the region’s rich birdlife.
47. Which state government body organized the Khadi Utsav 2022 at Palace Grounds?
[A] Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board
[B] Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation
[C] Karnataka Textile Industries Corporation
[D] Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board]
Notes:
The Khadi Utsav 2022 at Palace Grounds was organized by the Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board.
48. What is the purpose of the Padakanaja mobile app and web portal?
[A] To provide access to multiple lexical resources
[B] To promote the use of Kannada in administration
[C] To improve rural banking in Karnataka
[D] To explore technologies for user-friendly interface
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Correct Answer: A [To provide access to multiple lexical resources]
Notes:
The purpose of the Padakanaja mobile app and web portal is to provide a unified single window for accessing multiple lexical resources such as glossaries and dictionaries published by both government and private publishers. It aims to ease the implementation of Kannada in administration and for public usage.
49. Which of the following temples was included in the final nomination of the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas for UNESCO World Heritage status?
[A] The Keshava Temple in Somanathapura
[B] The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple in Nuggehalli
[C] The Veeranarayana Temple in Belavadi
[D] The Ishvara Temple in Arsikere
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Correct Answer: A [The Keshava Temple in Somanathapura]
Notes:
The Keshava Temple in Somanathapura was one of the three temples included in the final nomination of the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas for UNESCO World Heritage status. This selection was based on the temple meeting two of UNESCO’s selection criteria, showcasing masterpieces of human creative genius and representing an interchange of human values influencing architecture. The other two temples in the final nomination were the Channakeshava Temple in Beluru and the Hoysalesvara Temple in Halebeedu.
50. Where is the Lotus Mahal, a notable example of Vijayanagara architecture, located?
[A] Mysore
[B] Hampi
[C] Badami
[D] Bijapur
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Correct Answer: B [Hampi]
Notes:
Lotus Mahal is in Hampi, Karnataka, known for its blend of Islamic and Indian architectural styles and royal use.
