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. Scientists of which institute has developed a prototype ventilator under Praan project to help patients with lung damage due to Covid-19?
[A] IIT Delhi
[B] IIT Banglore
[C] IISc Banglore
[D] IIT Roorkee
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Correct Answer: C [IISc Banglore]
Notes:
Scientists of IISc Banglore has developed the prototype for ventilators to help Covid patients.
42. Veteran Kannada poet, K. S. Nissar Ahmed passed away at 84. In which year he received the Padma Shri?
[A] 2000
[B] 2008
[C] 2017
[D] 2019
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Correct Answer: B [2008]
Notes:
He received Padma Shri in 2008.
43. Name the Karnataka’s beach/s which has/have got International Blue Flag Certification?
1) Padubidri
2) Kasargod
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [Both]
Notes:
Eight beaches in India got International Blue Flag Certification. These are:
Padubidri – Karnataka
Kasargod – Karnataka
Shivrajpur – Gujarat
Ghoghla – Diu
Kappad – Kerala
Rushikonda – Andhra Pradesh
Golden Beach – Odisha
Radhanagar – Andaman and Nicobar
44. Recently Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020 took place virtually from November 19-21, 2020. Which edition was this?
[A] 21st
[B] 22nd
[C] 23rd
[D] 24th
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Correct Answer: C [23rd]
Notes:
This was the 23rd edition and it took place virtually. PM Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated it.
45. According to the latest official reports released as on November 2021, how many districts in the state have reported zero cases of COVID-19?
[A] 13
[B] 14
[C] 15
[D] 16
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Correct Answer: A [13]
Notes:
The Karnataka health department bulletin reported no new cases or COVID related deaths in 13 districts of the state. Bengaluru Urban tops the list when it comes to the number of active cases. As on November 07th 2021, the number of active cases stands at 8000.
46. An innovative training program in self-defence for three lakh girls of the state is formulated by which department of the state, under Karnataka State Budget 2022?
[A] Women and Child Department
[B] Police Department
[C] Home Department
[D] Department of Law and Order
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Correct Answer: C [Home Department ]
Notes:
In the Karnataka State Budget 2022-2023, the state launched a unique self-defence program for girls. It has announced training 50,000 school and college students. This is mainly aimed at girls in the Backward Classes and Social Welfare Development Hostels.
47. Which district is known as the cultural capital of Karnataka and has produced acclaimed literatteurs and music maestros?
[A] Ballari
[B] Dharwad
[C] Koppal
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: B [Dharwad]
Notes:
Dharwad, celebrated as Karnataka’s cultural capital, has nurtured a legacy of literary and musical excellence, contributing significantly to the state’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.
48. Which region of Karnataka is known as the pulse bowl of India?
[A] North Karnataka
[B] South Karnataka
[C] Coastal Karnataka
[D] Central Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [North Karnataka]
Notes:
North Karnataka is known as the pulse bowl of India due to its production of various pulses. Delayed monsoon sowing may affect yields and increase pulse prices in the state.
49. Which state was the first in the country to implement the National Education Policy (NEP)?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka was the first to implement the NEP, launched in Bengaluru in 2021, with a focus on modernizing education and enhancing accessibility and quality across the state.
50. As part of Karnataka’s revised draft EV policy, which cities are planned to be developed as model EV cities to promote EV adoption?
[A] Bengaluru, Mangalore, Coorg, Shimoga
[B] Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mysuru
[C] Udupi, Tumkur, Raichur, Bidar
[D] Davangere, Hassan, Kolar, Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: B [Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mysuru]
Notes:
The revised draft EV policy includes developing Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Mysuru as model EV cities to enhance infrastructure and support the growing e-mobility sector, promoting sustainable urban development.
