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41. Mini Vidhan Soudhas operating across every Taluk of Karnataka are all set to be renamed by the government. What is the new name?
[A] Karnataka State House
[B] Vikasa Soudha
[C] Taluk Aadalita Soudha
[D] Suvarna Soudha
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Correct Answer: C [Taluk Aadalita Soudha ]
Notes:
Mini Vidhana Soudhas are soon going to be called as “Taluk administrative Offices” or “Taluk Adalita Soudha”. The government decided to focus on both official language policy and linguistic heritage of Kannada language while proposing the new changes. The new name comes in view of the state government’s measures to put in place, a pure Kannada name.
42. Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR) e-Governance division, Government of Karnataka in association with National Informatics Centre (NIC), Government of India has developed a new software system for the benefit of farmers by name ______________.
[A] AgriStack
[B] FRUITS – Farmer Registration and Unified beneficiary Information System
[C] Krishi Vigyan Kendras
[D] Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department
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Correct Answer: B [FRUITS – Farmer Registration and Unified beneficiary Information System ]
Notes:
The Karnataka State has implemented several beneficiary schemes for the benefit of farmers from different units – Agriculture, Sericulture, Horticulture, Dairy, Poultry and Fisheries. Earlier farmers had to provide same data repeatedly to different departments to avail various benefits. To overcome this practice and create an organized farmer database, the state government created the ‘FRUITS – Farmer Registration and Unified beneficiary Information System’ portal.
43. Which estuary in Karnataka, India is a nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles?
[A] Sharavathi Estuary
[B] Netravati Estuary
[C] Kali Estuary
[D] Aghanashini Estuary
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Correct Answer: A [Sharavathi Estuary]
Notes:
Sharavathi estuary in Karnataka, is a nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles. The estuary is made up of seven rivers that meet the Arabian Sea at Tonka Beach in Honavar. The estuary is known for its biodiversity of marine species. The Sharavathi estuary is one of four major estuaries in the Uttara Kannada District. The other estuaries are: Kali, Gangavali, Aghanashini. Olive Ridley turtles nest on the beaches of the Sharavathi estuary. The turtles lay hundreds of eggs, and after an incubation period of around two months, the tiny turtles head back to the sea
44. Which district is the shrine of the family deity Chikkamma Thayi located in?
[A] Bagalkot
[B] Mandya
[C] Kolar
[D] Varuna
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Correct Answer: B [Mandya]
Notes:
The shrine of the family deity Chikkamma Thayi is located in Mandya district at Chottnahalli in Malavalli taluk.
45. 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.
46. Which company constructed India’s first 3D printed post office in Bengaluru?
[A] Tata Projects Limited
[B] Hindustan Construction Company
[C] Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
[D] Shapoorji Pallonji Group
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Correct Answer: C [Larsen & Toubro (L&T) ]
Notes:
The country’s first 3D printed post office in Bengaluru, constructed at a cost of Rs 23 lakh by L&T, showcases advancements in 3D printing technology, offering benefits like reduced construction time and increased strength.
47. Which institute in Karnataka conducted a month-long hands-on training programme for high school students in practical electronics?
[A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[B] National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK)
[C] Raman Research Institute (RRI)
[D] Indian Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIITB)
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Correct Answer: C [Raman Research Institute (RRI)]
Notes:
The Raman Research Institute (RRI) conducted the SPECTRA Summer School 2023, a hands-on training programme for high school students, aimed at enhancing their practical electronics skills.
48. Which new health initiative in Karnataka involves door-to-door health check-ups through mobile units?
[A] Yashaswini Health Scheme
[B] PRISM-H
[C] Gruha Arogya
[D] AI-Enabled Screenings
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Correct Answer: C [Gruha Arogya]
Notes:
Gruha Arogya provides health check-ups at the doorstep of villagers using mobile units, aiming to detect and treat common health issues early and expand to include cancer screenings.
49. What is the primary purpose of inserting Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags into snakes at the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Karnataka?
[A] To increase the population of snakes in the reserve
[B] To monitor the health and diet of the snakes
[C] To track their movement and reduce human-snake conflicts
[D] To prepare snakes for relocation to other wildlife reserves
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Correct Answer: C [To track their movement and reduce human-snake conflicts]
Notes:
PIT tags are used in snakes at KTR to track their movements and reduce human-snake conflicts, promoting safer coexistence and effective wildlife management.
50. What is the minimum project cost threshold for the Contract Management Module under the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal (KPPP) to be piloted?
[A] Rs 10 lakh
[B] Rs 25 lakh
[C] Rs 50 lakh
[D] Rs 1 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 50 lakh]
Notes:
The Karnataka Public Procurement Portal (KPPP) introduced a Contract Management Module to enhance transparency and efficiency in tracking government projects. Initially, this module will be piloted for projects that are valued at Rs 50 lakh and above, specifically in the departments of rural development, water resources, and public works, before it is applied to larger projects worth more than Rs 1 crore.
