1.      What is the percentage of pre monsoon showers in Karnataka as per the data of Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority’s (KSDMA) ?

A.     105% above normal

B.      30% above normal

C.      25% below normal

D.     30% below normal

Answer: A

As the southwest monsoon made its entry into Karnataka, the Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority’s (KSDMA) data revealed that the pre-monsoon showers were 105% above normal.

2.      Which division of South Western Railway will extend the concept of ‘’One Station One Product’’ to 67 railway stations in Karnataka?

A.     Bengaluru

B.      Mysuru

C.      Hubballi

D.     None of the above

Answer: B

the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway will extend the concept of ‘’One Station One Product’’ to 67 railway stations across Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, Mangaluru, Madikeri, Tumakuru, Shivamogga, Chikmagaluru, Chitradurga, Davangere and Haveri districts coming under its jurisdiction.

3.      The Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0 is related to which of the following?

A.     Security of villages

B.      Postal services

C.      Covid-19 vaccination

D.     Drinking water facility

Answer: C

The Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0 commenced across the country to ensure complete Covid-19 vaccination of all eligible beneficiaries, with special focus on inoculation of those in the 12-14 age group and precaution dose for those above 60.

4.      Consider the following about mission amrit sarovar and identify the correct statements

1.      With a view to conserve water for the future, the Prime Minister has launched a new initiative named Mission Amrit Sarovar on 24th April 2022.

2.      The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country

A.     1 only

B.      2 only

C.      Both 1 and 2

D.     Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

5.      Which government has bagged the SKOCH award for ‘ease of doing businesses?

A.     Karnataka

B.      West Bengal

C.      Kerala

D.     Uttar Pradesh

Answer: B

6.      Consider the following statements about NISAR and identify the correct statements

1.      NISAR is a dual synthetic aperture radar built by NASA and ISRO

2.      NASA is building the S  Band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and ISRO is building L  band SAR

A.     1 only

B.      2 only

C.      Both 1 and 2

D.     Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

•          NISAR is a dual synthetic aperture radar. NASA is building the L Band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and ISRO is building S band SAR

7.      The phase II project of the coastal surveillance system will be developed by which of the public-sector undertaking organisation?

A.     BEML

B.      BEL

C.      BHEL

D.     DRDO

Answer: B

8.      Mitali express train has been flagged of between India and which country?

A.     Nepal

B.      Bhutan

C.      Bangladesh

D.     Srilanka

Answer: C