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41. Recently Times Higher Education emerging economies university rankings 2020 has been released. Which university topped the list among Indian universities.
[A] IISC, Bangaluru
[B] IIM, Ahmedabad
[C] IIT, Bombay
[D] IIT, Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [IISC, Bangaluru]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Karnataka) emerged as India’s top-ranked institution. Its overall rank was 16.
Total 11 Indian institute were among world’s top 100 institutes.
Tsinghua University of China topped the list.
42. From which district of Karnataka, a new species of a Fan-Throated Lizard, ‘Sitana Dharwarensis’ has been discovered?
[A] Bagalkot
[B] Bijapur
[C] Yadgir
[D] Bidar
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Correct Answer: A [Bagalkot]
Notes:
A new species of a fan-throated lizard, Sitana dharwarensis, has been discovered from the barren lands of northern Karnataka’s Bagalkot district.
43. Which city of Karnataka has secured a rank in the 5th Swachh Survekshan 2020 in the list of cities with population between 1 and 10 lakh.
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mysore
[C] Shimoga
[D] Gulbarga
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Correct Answer: B [Mysore]
Notes:
National Ranking of cities with population between 1 and 10 lakh.
1st – Ambikapur
2nd – Mysore
3rd – New Delhi
44. Consider the statements about Roddam Narasimha. Select the incorrect.
1) He received the Padma Bhushan in 1985 and Padma Vibhushan in 2010 for science and Engineering.
2) He received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 1976 for his contribution in the field of Fluid mechanics.
3) He received the 2008 Trieste Science Prize for his work in fluid dynamics
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
He received the Padma Bhushan in 1987 and Padma Vibhushan in 2013 for science and Engineering.
He received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 1974 for his contribution in the field of Fluid mechanics.
He received the 2008 Trieste Science Prize for his work in fluid dynamics.
45. Which company has bagged Indian Society for Training and Development award for innovative training practices?
[A] ITC
[B] HAL
[C] Hindustan Unilever
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [HAL]
Notes:
Navratna Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has bagged first place for Innovative Training Practices 2019-20 at the 30th National Award ceremony held recently at New Delhi by Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD).
46. The Karnataka Government launched a state wise COVID vaccination drive in the name of ” Mane Manege Lasika Mitra “. This follows a similar central government initiative by the name__________________.
[A] Protect #GetVax
[B] Har Ghar Dastak
[C] India fights corona
[D] Corona Darta Hai Vaccine Ke Maar Se
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Correct Answer: B [Har Ghar Dastak ]
Notes:
The state government has launched a door to door COVID vaccination drive from November 10th, 2021. The first arm of this initiative has been launched in the city of Mangaluru. This project is expected to cover all the health centers and extended to the full district in the second phase.
47. The Karnataka Transport Department increased autorickshaw fares in Bengaluru from INR 25 to ____________, with effect from November 29th 2021.
[A] INR 27
[B] INR 28
[C] INR 30
[D] INR 32
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Correct Answer: C [INR 30]
Notes:
The Karnataka Transport Department increased the base price of auto rickshaw fares in Bengaluru city from INR 25 to INR 30. For every subsequent kilometer, INR 15 shall be metered accordingly. The last time auto fares were revised was in the year 2013. With effect from December 1, 2021, the new auto fares shall be implemented in the city.
48. Where was the 86th Akhila Bharat Kannada Sahitya Sammelana organized in Karnataka?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Mysuru
[C] Haveri
[D] Mangalore
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Correct Answer: C [Haveri ]
Notes:
86th Akhila Bharat Kannada Sahitya Sammelana took place in Haveri, Karnataka in January 2023. It commenced with a grand procession led by renowned poet Doddarange Gowda. Various folk artists added vibrancy to the event with traditional performances. The procession passed through several circles in Haveri. The event emphasized unity on Kannada-related issues and concluded punctually, featuring a guard of honor by police and organizations.
49. Where will the Centre of Excellence for dragon fruit be set up in Karnataka?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Hirehalli
[C] Jajpur
[D] Ponda
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Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The Centre of Excellence for dragon fruit will be set up at Bengaluru, specifically at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research’s experimental station in Hirehalli.
50. Which electricity supply company in Karnataka secured a ‘B+’ grade in the 11th annual integrated rating and ranking of power distribution utilities for the financial year 2021-22?
[A] Cesc
[B] Mescom
[C] Gescom
[D] Hescom
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Correct Answer: A [Cesc]
Notes:
Cesc in Karnataka obtained a ‘B+’ grade for improved financial management, billing and collection efficiency, infrastructure development, and maintenance, positioning them for a potential move to an ‘A’ grade in future rankings.
