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41. Name the scheme which was launched by Karnataka government to test soil, water and to suggest remedies for pest control.
[A] Krishi Sanjeevani
[B] Krishi Pareekshan
[C] Krishi Upchar
[D] Krishi Ramban
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Correct Answer: A [Krishi Sanjeevani]
Notes:
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched Krishi Sanjeevani vans in Bengaluru. The 40 vans flagged off will reach out to the agriculture fields to test soil, water and suggest remedies for pest control to improve yield.
Depending on the soil, water and pests inflicting the crops, the Agriculture Department personnel can suggest remedies. The vans will reach the agriculture fields, study the conditions and address the needs of the farmers about pest control, fertility of the soil, weeds and suitable crops in the existing conditions. The department has received Central assistance under National Krishi Vikas Yojana to take up this novel programme.
42.
In which zone of the Bangalore metropolitan area the highest number of building violations found?
[A] North Bangalore
[B] South Bangalore
[C] East Bangalore
[D] West Bangalore
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Correct Answer: B [South Bangalore ]
Notes:
The Bruhat Bangalore Metropolitan Corporation(BBMP) has identified more than 5000 illegal building constructions in Bangalore. Out of 8486 approved building plans, more than 5223 constructions have been listed with violations. The osuth zone of BBMP accounts for most of these violations and the organisation has served notices to almost all of them.
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. Karnataka State Budget 2022-2023 announced new incentive of INR 10,000 per tonne for silk farmers selling which particular type of ‘cocoons’ in Government Silk Cocoon Markets?
[A] Cross Breed silk Cocoons
[B] Double cocoons
[C] Bombyx mori Multivoltine cocoons
[D] Bivoltine cocoons
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Correct Answer: D [Bivoltine cocoons]
Notes:
The CM of Karnataka State announced in the state budget 2022-2023 that incentives shall be provided for farmer producers of raw silk. This includes special incentives for sericulture farmers who produce bivoltine cocoons apart from establishment of new cocoon markets in Haveri and Kalburgi.
45. To recognize the noble efforts of organ donation, in the wake of deaths of late Puneeth Rajkumar and late Sanchari Vijay, an ‘Organ Retrieval Center’ is being established under whose guidance in the Karnataka Budget 2022?
[A] Narayana Nethralaya
[B] Karnataka Medical Council
[C] Kidwai Cancer Center
[D] NIMHANS
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Correct Answer: D [NIMHANS]
Notes:
The Karnataka State Budget wholeheartedly encourages people to donate their organs posthumously. In this regard, the government has already started the functioning of The Institute of Gastroenterology and Organ Transplant in Bengaluru. The implementation of the ‘Organ Retrieval Center’ shall be instituted through NIMHANS.
46. Which of the following is not among 5 guarantees promised in Budget 2023-24 in Karnataka?
[A] Free bus travel for women
[B] Pension of Rs. 5000 per month for Senior Citizens
[C] Monthly financial assistance to woman head of family
[D] Monthly unemployment allowance
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Correct Answer: B [Pension of Rs. 5000 per month for Senior Citizens]
Notes:
(i) Free bus travel for women under Shakti scheme, (ii) free electricity up to 200 units for domestic consumers under Gruha Jyoti, (iii) Rs 2,000 monthly financial assistance to woman head of family under Gruha Lakshmi, (iv) 5kg additional foodgrains to eligible persons under Annabhagya, and (v) monthly unemployment allowance of Rs 3,000 for degree holders and Rs 1,500 for diploma holders under Yuvanidhi.
47. What is the name of the world’s most advanced stealth aircraft that made its debut in India at Aero India air show?
[A] F-16 Fighting Falcon
[B] F/A-18 Super Hornet
[C] F-35 Lightning II
[D] F-22 Raptor
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Correct Answer: C [F-35 Lightning II]
Notes:
The F-35 Lightning II is one of the world’s most advanced stealth aircraft that made its debut in India at the Aero India air show. It is a fifth-generation supersonic multirole aircraft that showcases unique aerial capabilities. The F-35 represents leading edge US fighter technology and is designed to penetrate and defeat advanced adversary air defenses.
48. Which organization sowed the concept of community seed banks with women farmers at the center in Karnataka in the 1990s?
[A] Greenpeace
[B] Sahaja Samrudha
[C] Desi Seed Producers Company
[D] National Seed Project
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Correct Answer: B [Sahaja Samrudha]
Notes:
Sahaja Samrudha introduced the concept of community seed banks with women farmers at the center in Karnataka in the 1990s, reviving nearly extinct varieties and strengthening the organic farming movement.
49. Which institution is associated with one of the winners of the Infosys Prize 2023 for contributions in the field of Physical Sciences?
[A] Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
[B] National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru
[C] Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: B [National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru]
Notes:
Mukund Thattai from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, was recognized for his contributions in Physical Sciences, highlighting his research in evolutionary cell biology.
50. During the festival of Deepavali in Tulunadu, Karnataka, what unique ritual is performed to honor the demon king Balendra?
[A] Lighting a single large firework in the center of the village.
[B] Offering sweets and fruits at the village temple.
[C] Calling out to him with a resonating ‘koo’ under impossible conditions.
[D] Performing a traditional dance around a bonfire.
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Correct Answer: C [Calling out to him with a resonating ‘koo’ under impossible conditions.]
Notes:
In Tulunadu, Karnataka, during Deepavali, there is a unique ritual where residents call out to the demon king Balendra with a ‘koo’ sound, under a set of impossible conditions. This ritual signifies that while Balendra is remembered and revered, he is not truly invited back, reflecting a blend of respect and the acknowledgment of his exile. The conditions and the call are symbolic, ensuring he never actually visits, which ties back to his mythological story involving Lord Vishnu.
