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41. Which city has emerged on top of the Ease of Living Index 2020 and the Municipal Performance Index 2020?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Bengaluru has emerged on top of the Ease of Living Index 2020 and the Municipal Performance Index 2020. In the category with million plus population, Bengaluru emerged as the topper, followed by Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Navi Mumbai, Coimbatore, Vadodara, Indore, and Greater Mumbai.
42. Who was recently appointed by the Karnataka state government as the head of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Task Force?
[A] Shashank Kumar
[B] Vamsi Krishna
[C] Harshil Mathur
[D] Anand Prakash
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Correct Answer: C [Harshil Mathur ]
Notes:
Harshil Mathur is the founder and CEO of Razorpay. The company offers payment solutions to online merchants from the Indian base market. He co founded the company with Shashank Kumar in the year 2014. It was initially a fintech startup which is now elevated to the unicorn status. He has also featured on Forbes Under 30 Asia List 2021.
43. The Karnataka State government has proposed the implementation of which central scheme in the ‘57 rain fed taluks’ listed in the state at a cost of INR 642 Crores under the state budget 2022-2023?
[A] Areshankar Irrigation Project
[B] Harinala Medium Irrigation Project
[C] Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojane
[D] Sujala Watershed Management Scheme
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Correct Answer: C [Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojane ]
Notes:
With the help of the Central Government – Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojane – the state will implement the Watershed Development Component 2.0 on 2.75 lakh hectares of rain-fed land. This spans around 57 taluks of the state at a whopping cost of Rs. 642 Crores in the current budget.
44. What is approximate contribution of Karnataka’ Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in India’s GDP?
[A] 5%
[B] 8%
[C] 12%
[D] 16%
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Correct Answer: B [8% ]
Notes:
Karnataka’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) contributes 8.2% to India’s GDP. In the last five years, Karnataka’s GSDP has increased by 68%, from Rs 13.33 lakh crore in FY18 to Rs 22.4 lakh crore in FY23. The latest budget estimates project that Karnataka’s GSDP will reach Rs 23.34 lakh crore by FY24. The projected GSDP for 2023-24 is Rs 25.7 lakh crore, which is a 17.7% growth over the revised estimates of 2022-23. Karnataka is leading the surge in services exports in India. It is the top rank in software/service exports and fourth in merchandise exports. Karnataka also has the highest per-capita incomes at Rs.3.01 lakh, which is 77% higher than the national average. Bengaluru Urban is the richest district in the state, with an average per capita GDDP of more than Rs 5.7 lakh.
45. Which district in Karnataka is not a part of the Western Ghats range?
[A] Chikkamagaluru
[B] Kodagu
[C] Belagavi
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: D [Mysuru]
Notes:
Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, and Belagavi are districts in Karnataka that fall within the Western Ghats range. Mysuru, however, is not part of the Western Ghats. The plants for the ‘Western Ghats Block’ at Lalbagh Botanical Garden are sourced from seven districts in Karnataka that are part of this range.
46. Which deity is represented as the symbol of Kannada identity in Karnataka?
[A] Bhuvaneshwari
[B] Chamundeshwari
[C] Annapoorneshwari
[D] Sharadamba
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Correct Answer: A [Bhuvaneshwari]
Notes:
Goddess Bhuvaneshwari represents Kannada identity. Plans include a 30-foot statue in Bengaluru, part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the state’s renaming.
47. What is the Karnataka state government considering for the revival of the Mysore Paper Mills (MPM) based in Bhadravati?
[A] Converting it into a textile mill
[B] Privatisation of the paper factory
[C] Transforming it into a technology hub
[D] Establishing a new wildlife sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [Privatisation of the paper factory]
Notes:
The Karnataka state government, led by Industries Minister M B Patil, is exploring options to revive the struggling Mysore Paper Mills in Bhadravati. Among the considered strategies is the privatisation of this state-run paper factory. This approach is being evaluated as a potential solution to address the financial losses and operational challenges faced by MPM.
48. Which institute in Karnataka has developed 3D-printable material formulations that can significantly reduce carbon emissions in the building industry?
[A] Karnataka State Open University
[B] National Institute of Technology Karnataka
[C] Indian Institute of Science
[D] Bangalore University
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Institute of Science]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Karnataka has innovated in the field of sustainable construction by developing 3D-printable materials using industrial by-products like construction wastes and fly ash. These materials not only reduce carbon emissions by incorporating carbon sequestration techniques but also enhance the engineering performance of construction materials, making a significant impact on sustainable building practices.
49. Which invasive species has significantly altered the vegetation of the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Karnataka, as noted by researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment?
[A] Prosopis juliflora
[B] Eupatorium
[C] Lantana camara
[D] Senna spectabilis
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Correct Answer: C [Lantana camara]
Notes:
Lantana camara, an invasive weed native to the American tropics, has become the most dominant species in the BRT Tiger Reserve, covering a significant portion of the area. It has restructured the open savannah woodland by creating a dense understory, making the forest less navigable for large herbivores and replacing palatable forage with unpalatable Lantana. This change has adversely affected the biodiversity and the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities like the Soligas.
50. Which group of temples in Karnataka was recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?
[A] The Chalukya temples of Badami
[B] The Vijayanagara temples of Hampi
[C] The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala
[D] The Tulu Nadu temples of Mangalore
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Correct Answer: C [The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala]
Notes:
The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala, comprising the temples at Belur, Halebid, and Somnathapura, have been recognized by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value. These temples exemplify the architectural brilliance and intricate craftsmanship of the Hoysala period, reflecting a significant chapter in India’s cultural and historical heritage. This recognition underscores the global importance of these sites.