41. In Karnataka’s budget, what amount has been allocated towards MGNREGS?
[A] Rs 2,819 crore
[B] Rs 3,819 crore
[C] Rs 1,819 crore
[D] Rs 4,819 crore
Answer: C [Rs 1,819 crore]
Notes:
Karnataka’s government has allocated Rs 1,819 crore towards MGNREGS. Also, Rs 37 crore has been allocated by the government of Karnataka towards the construction of Panchayat raj institution buildings.
42. Who has won ‘Merck Young Scientist Awards 2019?
[A] Tessy Thomas
[B] Sakhya Singh
[C] Kiran Mazmudar Shaw
[D] None of the above
Answer: B [Sakhya Singh]
Notes:
Indian Scientist Dr Sakya Singha Sen and team wins ‘Merck Young Scientist Awards 2019’ in Karnataka. The team has won the award for their specialization in main group of chemistry and synthesis of compounds with main group elements and their catalytic application.
43. Who won LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 title?
[A] Vartika Singh
[B] Aavriti Chaudhary
[C] Adline Castelino
[D] Shefali Sood
Answer: C [Adline Castelino]
Notes: Adline Castelino from Mangalore, Karnataka has won LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 title
44. Karnataka CM Yediyurappa presents state budget for the FY 2020-21. In the budget VAT on petrol and diesel has been increased. Now the VAT on Petrol and diesel respectively is?
[A] 35% on Petrol and 24% on Diesel
[B] 32% on Petrol and 21% on Diesel
[C] 30% on Petrol and 20 % on Diesel
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [35% on Petrol and 24% on Diesel]
Notes: VAT on petrol increased to 35 % from 32 % and on diesel to 24% from 21 %
45. What is Hemidactylus Vijayraghavani?
[A] Species of Gecko
[B] Species of Snake
[C] Species of Plant
[D] None of the above
Answer: A [Species of Gecko]
Notes: Hemidactylus Vijayraghavani is a species of Gecko and it is endemic to Karnataka.
46. Name the city/cities of Karnataka that will face ‘Water Risk’ by 2050, according to WWF report.
1) Bengaluru
2) Dharwad
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both
[D] None
Answer: C [Both]
Notes:
According to WWF report, 30 Indian cities will face ‘Water Risk’ by 2050. The list has been topped by Jaipur.
Jaipur, Kota – Rajasthan
Thane, Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Nagpur – Maharashtra
Srinagar – Jammu & Kashmir
Kolkata- West Bengal
Bengaluru, Hubli-Dharwad- Karnataka
Kozhikode, Kannur – Kerala
Visakhapatnam – Andhra Pradesh
Vadodara, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Surat – Gujarat
Jabalpur, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore – Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar – Punjab
Dhanbad – Jharkhand
Delhi
Aligarh, Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh
47.Which Bank has launched ‘Kirishi OD(Overdraft) scheme’ for farmers in Karnataka?
[A] Karnataka Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank
[D] Punjab National Bank
Answer: C [Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank]
Notes:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) launched ‘Kirishi OD(Overdraft) scheme’ for farmers.
Under the scheme, the farmers can get a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh per acre for irrigated lands and Rs 1 lakh per acre for dry land.
48. Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash Javadekar released the ‘Status of Leopards in India, 2018’ report. How many Leopards are there in Karnataka?
[A] 1690
[B] 1783
[C] 3421
[D] 7910
Answer: B [1783]
Notes:
Karnataka has the second largest population of Leopards in the country. Madhya Pradesh records the highest number of Leopards (3421).
49. Bindakatti Mini Zoo, spread over a sprawling 40 acre green cover is situated in which region of Karnataka?
[A] Gadag
[B] Bangalore
[C] Hassan
[D] Mysore
Answer: A [Gadag]
Notes:
The Bindakatti Mini Zoo was established in 1972. It is located at a distance of 4 kilometres from Gadag City. It has annual visitor strength of 70,000 according to records. It has been classified under the ‘Small Zoo’ category by the Central Zoo authority.
50. Who is the first Hindustani Harmonium player from Karnataka who was awarded ‘A’ grade by AIR’s Music Audition Board?
[A] R K Bijapure
[B] Dr. Ravindra Gururaj Katoti
[C] Archana Belagundi
[D] Krishna Das
Answer: B [Dr. Ravindra Gururaj Katoti]
Notes:
Dr. Ravindra Gururaj Katoti is an ardent disciple of Pandit Rambhau Bijapure and is noted for his solo renditions and elaborate performances. He was the proud recipient of Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy Scholarship from the year 1986 to 1989. He has established the Bijapure Harmonium Foundation in Bangalore.