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. In which city of Karnataka, the Union Minister of Law and Justice (MoL&J) Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Blockchain Technology set up by the National Informatics Centre(NIC)?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mysuru
[C] Raichur
[D] Bellary
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Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The CoE has been set up with the aim of providing blockchain as a service and help all stakeholders to benefit from shared learning, experiences and resources.
42. Recently D.Manjunath passed away. To which field he was related?
[A] Politician
[B] Actor
[C] Musician
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Politician]
Notes:
He was the former Minister of Forest and Higher Education in the Kumaraswamy cabinet.
43. Name the cricketer of Karnataka, who has recently announced his retirement from International and first class cricket?
[A] Prasidh Krishna
[B] Abhimanyu Mithun
[C] Karun Nair
[D] R Vinay Kumar
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Correct Answer: D [R Vinay Kumar]
Notes:
Former India cricketer and Karnataka captain R. Vinay Kumar announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket.
44. What is the name of the radio telescope at Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru that has provided astronomers with clues to the nature of the Universe’s first stars and galaxies?
[A] COSMICQUEST
[B] AURA-4
[C] SARAS-3
[D] ASTROBEAM
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Correct Answer: C [SARAS-3]
Notes:
The SARAS 3 radio telescope is an Indian telescope that has provided astronomers with clues to the nature of the Universe’s first stars and galaxies. The telescope was designed and built at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bangalore, India. The SARAS 3 telescope has improved our understanding of the astrophysics of Cosmic Dawn. Cosmic Dawn is the period from about 50 million years to one billion years after the Big Bang when the first stars, black holes, and galaxies in the Universe formed.
45. Which former Chief Minister of Karnataka was recently conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award?
[A] B.S. Yediyurappa
[B] S M Krishna
[C] H D Kumaraswamy
[D] Siddaramaiah
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Correct Answer: B [S M Krishna]
Notes:
The veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, S M Krishna, was recently awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in the country, for his contributions in public affairs.
46. Which city hosted the 47th Indian Coast Guard’s Raising Day event in 2023?
[A] Mangaluru
[B] Udupi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: A [Mangaluru]
Notes:
The 47th Indian Coast Guard’s Raising Day event was hosted at the ICG headquarters in Panambur, which is located in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot took part in the event and highlighted the significant role of the Indian Coast Guard in protecting the nation’s maritime frontiers. The operational demonstrations by the ICG personnel showcased their capabilities in search and rescue, anti-poaching, and medical evacuation in the Arabian Sea.
47. Which act restricts the use of plastic bags in health centres in Karnataka?
[A] Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Act 2011
[B] Amendment Rules 2016
[C] Karnataka Plastic Ban Act
[D] Karnataka Plastic Waste Management Act
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Correct Answer: A [Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Act 2011]
Notes:
The Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Act 2011, along with the Amendment Rules 2016, restricts the use of plastic bags in health centres in Karnataka. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with the rule and declare all health centres as single-use plastic-free zones.
48. What is the major agricultural produce of Raichur district in Karnataka?
[A] Rice, cotton, groundnut, pulses
[B] Wheat, sugarcane, maize, barley
[C] Tea, coffee, rubber, spices
[D] Fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs
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Correct Answer: A [Rice, cotton, groundnut, pulses]
Notes:
Raichur district’s agricultural landscape, dominated by rice, cotton, groundnut, and pulses, reflects its agronomic significance in Karnataka, despite challenges faced by farmers due to infrastructural limitations at APMC yards affecting crop quality and marketability.
49. Which deity’s linga is enshrined in the sanctum of the Doddabasappa Temple in Karnataka?
[A] Shiva
[B] Vishnu
[C] Brahma
[D] Surya
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Correct Answer: A [Shiva]
Notes:
The Doddabasappa Temple features a Shiva linga in its sanctum, characteristic of Western Chalukya architecture in Karnataka.
50. Which temple in Haveri, Karnataka, is renowned for its unique west-facing Dravida architecture and 12th-century Western Chalukyan style?
[A] Siddhesvara Temple
[B] Mahadeva Temple, Itagi
[C] Chennakesava Temple, Belur
[D] Dodda Basappa Temple, Dambal
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Correct Answer: A [Siddhesvara Temple]
Notes:
Siddhesvara Temple is a 12th-century Western Chalukyan soapstone temple in Haveri, uniquely west-facing with Dravida style and rich sculptures.
