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41. Facebook has signed a deal to buy renewable energy in India from a local firm’s wind power project. It is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
The 32 megawatt wind power project, located in southern Karnataka state, is part of a larger portfolio of wind and solar projects that Facebook and Mumbai-based CleanMax are working together on for supplying renewable power into India’s electrical grid.
CleanMax will own and operate the projects, while Facebook will buy the power off the grid using environmental attribute certificates, or carbon credits.
42. 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.
43. In each of the 5 police Commissionerates of the state, the Karnataka state budget 2022 has proposed installing of how many surveillance cameras?
[A] 20
[B] 100
[C] 120
[D] 200
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Correct Answer: D [200]
Notes:
The Karnataka State Government has proposed in its state budget 2022-2023 for the allocation of budget of 9,315 Crores for the home department for the financial year 2022-2023. In each of the 5 police Commissionerates of the state, the Karnataka state budget 2022 has proposed installing of 200 surveillance cameras.
44. Where does the famous Gavisiddeshwara Jatra take place in Karnataka?
[A] Mangalapur
[B] Koppal
[C] Gavi
[D] Kolar
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Correct Answer: B [Koppal ]
Notes:
The famous Gavisiddeshwara Jatra takes place in Koppal, Karnataka. This annual three-day festival is organized in the north Karnataka region and is named after the 11th pontiff in the Gavimath tradition, Gavisiddeshwara. Gavisiddeshwara was born as Gudadayya in the nearby Mangalapur village. The jatra is a significant cultural and religious event and draws a large number of devotees, with over 8 lakh people attending the 2023 jatra.
45. Which state in India is implementing the KC Valley Wastewater Management project hailed by the United Nations General Assembly president?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The KC Valley project in Karnataka has been praised by the UNGA president for its transformational impact on the region, particularly on agriculture and water management. It is a first-of-its-kind project in India aimed at treating wastewater from Bengaluru and using it to fill up lakes in neighbouring districts.
46. Which freedom fighter is known as the Lion of Karnataka”?”””
[A] Kittur Rani Chennamma
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: A [Kittur Rani Chennamma]
Notes:
Kittur Rani Chennamma was a prominent freedom fighter from Karnataka who led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824, earning her the title of Lion of Karnataka”.”””
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 Indian scheme, launched in Mangaluru, aims to support traditional artisans and craftsmen, particularly benefiting those in the fisheries sector?
[A] PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
[B] PM Vishwakarma Yojana
[C] PM Awas Yojana
[D] PM Rozgar Protsahan Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [PM Vishwakarma Yojana]
Notes:
PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched in Mangaluru by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala. The scheme, with a budget of Rs 13,000 crore, is designed to provide holistic support to traditional artisans and craftsmen, enhancing the quality and reach of their products. It specifically targets members of the Vishwakarma community, known for their craftsmanship in various trades, including those crucial to the fisheries sector such as boat and net making.
49. What is the primary focus of the Param Hansa Centre for Computational Oncology (PHCCO) recently launched at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)?
[A] Developing new chemical treatments for cancer
[B] Using mathematical models to predict and quantify cancer progression
[C] Studying the genetic basis of cancer
[D] Creating a vaccine for cancer
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Correct Answer: B [Using mathematical models to predict and quantify cancer progression]
Notes:
The Param Hansa Centre for Computational Oncology (PHCCO) at IISc focuses on using mathematical models to understand and predict the progression of cancer cells, including metastasis and tumor relapse. This approach helps in quantifying how cancer spreads and behaves, which is crucial for developing effective treatments and understanding the underlying dynamics of the disease.
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.
