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Current Affairs Based Practice Questions

   1). With reference to the Abhay Manohar Sapre Committee on road safety, consider the following statements:

1. The committee attributed the decline in road accidents in 2025 mainly to AI-enabled surveillance systems.
2. The committee recommended replacing conventional speed breakers with digital speed control systems.
3. The committee functions under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

 

2). SYLLA SYL-X1, recently in news, is related to:

1. A reusable space launch vehicle developed by ISRO.
2. An electric flying taxi (eVTOL) developed by Sarla Aviation.
3. A hypersonic missile system developed by DRDO.
4. A naval surveillance drone developed by HAL.

Answer: B

 

3). With reference to the recent Supreme Court ruling on the use of forest land, consider the following statements:

1. The Court held that agriculture constitutes a non-forestry activity under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
2. The judgment allows State governments to permit agricultural use of forest land without Central approval.
3. The Court reiterated that de-reservation of forest land requires Supreme Court permission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 1 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

 

4). With reference to Mission 40+, consider the following statements:

1. It is a targeted remedial education programme for SSLC students in the Kalyana Karnataka region.
2. It is jointly implemented by the Kalyana 3. Karnataka Regional Development Board and the Department of School Education.
3. It aims to achieve a universal (100%) pass percentage in all the beneficiary districts.
4. It includes both academic intervention and financial support mechanisms.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only Two
3. Only Three
4. All Four

Answer: C

 

5). With reference to the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), consider the following statements:

1. Actor Prakash Raj has been named as the brand ambassador of the festival.
2. The theme of the festival is “Women Empowerment.”
3. BIFFes is organized annually by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.
4. The festival exclusively screens Kannada films from India.

Which of the statements given above is/are wrong?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

 

6). With reference to the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (KPME) Amendment Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:

1. The Bill removes representation of private medical establishments from the Registration and Grievance Redressal Authority.
2. Hospital administrators are excluded from the decision-making process under the amended provisions.
3. The amendment reduces the “deemed approval” period for registration from three months to one month.
4. The amendment replaces the previous provision with a six-month provisional registration system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

7). With reference to the 24th National Water Development Authority (NWDA) meeting, consider the following statements:

1. Karnataka requested an increase in total water allocation from 34.40 tmcft to 40–45 tmcft under national river-linking projects.
2. The State specifically requested an additional 5 tmcft for the Kalyana Karnataka region via the Godavari-Cauvery link, primarily for drinking water.
3. Karnataka’s current allocation includes 15.90 tmcft from the Varada-Bedti link and 18.50 tmcft from the Godavari-Cauvery link.
4. The NWDA functions under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, with all States as members.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only Two
2. Only Three
3. All Four
4. Only One

Answer: B

 

8). With reference to the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), consider the following statements:

1. KFD is caused by a virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae.
2. Transmission to humans occurs mainly through mosquito bites.
3. First identified in 1957 in Karnataka’s Kyasanur Forest, it is also called Monkey Fever.
4. Person-to-person transmission of KFD has been reported in rare cases.
5. The Health Department of Karnataka is set to establish another KFD testing lab at Sirsi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 3 and 5 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

 

9). With reference to the insurance coverage for Karnataka Forest Department personnel, consider the following statements:

1. All permanent officers and staff are provided ₹1 crore accidental death insurance, irrespective of cadre or salary.
2. In case of accidental death while on duty, an additional ₹25 lakh is provided.
3. Outsourced personnel are not covered under this insurance scheme.
4. Permanent employees are eligible for ₹10 lakh in life insurance coverage.
5. A MoU was signed between the Karnataka Forest Department and Canara Bank.

How many of the statements given above is/are wrong?

1. Only Three Statements
2. Only Two Statements
3. Only Four Statements
4. All are Correct

Answer: B

 

10). With reference to the State Education Policy (SEP) 2025 of Karnataka, consider the following statements:

1. The SEP recommends replacing the three-language formula with a two-language formula.
2. Kannada or the mother tongue is proposed as the medium of instruction for primary education.
3. The policy allows for the extension of RTE benefits only to government schools up to 18 years of age.
4. It recommends implementing a reservation matrix even within private educational institutions.
5. The government plans to develop 900 Karnataka Public Schools as magnet schools from Pre-primary to II PUC, with the support of a World Bank loan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 5

Answer: B

 

11). Which two districts follow Bengaluru city in the number of reported kidnapping cases?

1. Mysuru and Mandya
2. Kalaburagi and Ballari
3. Bengaluru Rural and Tumakuru
4. Shivamogga and Hassan

Answer: C

 

12). With reference to the Sanchara Yukta Project, consider the following statements:

1. It envisages a 228-km road network within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits.
2. The project is part of an urban mobility strategy aimed at decongesting city traffic.
3. The project excludes road development along storm-water drains due to environmental concerns.
4. The project is implemented exclusively by the Bangalore Development Authority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1, 2 and 4 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

13). With reference to the SVALSA (Slope Vulnerability and LandSlide Assessment) framework, consider the following statements:

1. It is an integrated early warning system developed by NITK Surathkal.
2. It aims to provide reliable landslide warnings while reducing false alarms.
3. It is designed primarily to predict earthquake-induced landslides.
4. It specifically targets the Western Ghats region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2, and 4 only
2. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, and 4

Answer: D

 

14). With reference to the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

1. It is spread across the districts of Chamarajanagar, Mandya, and Ramanagara.
2. It serves as a crucial wildlife corridor between Bannerghatta National Park and BRT Tiger Reserve.
3. It is drained exclusively by the Cauvery River.
4. Dry deciduous and scrub forests form the dominant vegetation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

15). With reference to the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), consider the following statements:

1. It replaces the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY- NRLM).
2. Under the new framework, the Centre continues to bear the entire financial responsibility.
3. The State governments are mandated to fund a portion of the project costs.
4. Karnataka estimates a cumulative financial burden of around ₹20,000 crore over five years due to this change.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 3 and 4 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

16). Which of the following districts are included in the proposed Kittur Karnataka Development Board region?

1. Dharwad
2. Belagavi
3. Bagalkot
4. Ballari
5. Uttara Kannada

Select the correct answer using the code below:

1. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
2. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

Answer: D

 

17). With reference to the Second Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission consider the following statements:

1. It is headed by T.M. Vijay Bhaskar.
2. It primarily focuses on restructuring revenue expenditure rather than capital expenditure.
3. Its recommendations are legally binding on the State government.
4. It aims at containing the revenue deficit which has widened in recent financial years.

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

 

18). With reference to the Distribution Transformer Life Cycle Management System (DTLMS) developed by BESCOM, consider the following statements:

1. It is a mobile-based application for monitoring the operational health of distribution transformers.
2. It enables a shift from breakdown maintenance to preventive maintenance.
3. It covers all power utilities across Karnataka.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 only
4. 1 and 2 only

Answer: D

 

19). Consider the following statements about KSRTC’s “Sarige Mitra” HRMS (Version 2.0):

1. It provides real-time human resource services through smartphones.
2. It incorporates a geo-fencing-based attendance system.
3. It has been implemented across all State Transport Corporations in India.
4. It allows one-click download of monthly payslips.

Which of the statements given above is/are True?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. All are true

Answer: A

 

20). Consider the following statements about the Karnataka government’s 1,000-bed multi-speciality organ transplant hospital in Bengaluru:

1. The hospital is being set up in collaboration with the Azim Premji Foundation.
2. Its primary objective is to provide free organ transplants to the poor.
3. All beds in the hospital will be available free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka scheme.
4. Its location near NIMHANS facilitates smooth organ harvesting and transport.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 1, 2 and 4 only
3. 2 and 4 only
4. All of the above

Answer: B

 

21). Which of the following combinations correctly matches the award type with its recipients as per the recent announcement by Kuvempu Bhasha Bharathi Pradhikara?

1. Honorary Awards – Dr. Nataraj Honnavalli, Dr. Sadanand R, Karthik R
2. Book Awards – J.V. Karlo, Prof. Vanamala Viswanatha, Dr. J.P. Doddamani
3. Honorary Awards – J.V. Karlo, Prof. Vanamala Viswanatha, Dr. Vittalarao T. Gaikwad
4. Book Awards – Dr. K.R. Sandhya Reddy, Dr. Vittalarao T. Gaikwad

Answer: C

 

22). Consider the following statements about organ donation achievements in India in 2025:

1. Karnataka recorded its highest-ever organ donations with 198 cases.
2. Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of organ donations in the country.
3. Telangana recorded fewer donations than Karnataka.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A

 

23). The Bhu Suraksha Project, recently launched in Karnataka, primarily aims to:

1. Provide free land titles to farmers.
2. Expand the digitisation of land records to higher administrative offices and curb malpractice.
3. Introduce GIS mapping for urban planning only.
4. Replace traditional land records with blockchain-based land registries.

Answer: B

 

24). Match the 2020 recipients of Karnataka State Film Awards with their respective categories:

Award	Recipient
1. Dr. Rajkumar Award	a. M.S. Sathyu
2. Puttanna Kanagal Award	b. Jaimala
3. Dr. Vishnuvardhan Award	c. Pragathi Ashwath Narayana

 Select the correct matching:

1. 1–b, 2–a, 3–c
2. 1–c, 2–b, 3–a
3. 1–a, 2–b, 3–c
4. 1–b, 2–c, 3–a

Answer: A

 

25). Assertion (A): The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) recommended declaring the entire Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).

Reason (R): Because the Panel aimed to restrict only mining activities while permitting all other forms of development in the region.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

Answer: C

 

26). India’s first commercial quantum computer is to be deployed at:

1. IISc Bengaluru
2. IIT Bombay
3. IIIT Dharwad
4. IIT Madras

Answer: C

 

27). Consider the following statements regarding the jute geocell technology developed by NITK Surathkal:

1. It aims to replace conventional petroleum-based plastic geocells used in road construction and slope stabilization.
2. It is developed exclusively for urban infrastructure projects.
3. It promotes the use of biodegradable and renewable materials in civil engineering.
4. It contributes to reducing microplastic pollution in sensitive ecosystems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 3 and 4 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

28). With reference to the Blue Flag certification and Karnataka’s beaches, consider the following statements:

1. At present Karnataka has exactly two beaches awarded the Blue Flag certification.
2. Padubidri Beach is located in Udupi district.
3. Kasarkod Beach is located in Dakshina Kannada district.
4. Blue Flag certification is awarded based on criteria including environmental management, safety, and water quality.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only Two
2. Only Three
3. All Four
4. None

Answer: B

 

29). Who won the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 for the project “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace”?

1. Major Swathi Shantha Kumar
2. Colonel Ritu Karidhal
3. Major Leena Nair
4. Wing Commander Abhilasha Barak

Answer: A

 

30). Consider the following statements regarding the Activity Point Tracking System (APTS) mobile app:

1. It has been developed by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).
2. It seeks to curb the unethical practice of submitting fake documents to claim activity points.
3. It replaces the academic credit system prescribed by AICTE.
4. It is mandatory for all engineering students under VTU.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 4 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

 

31). Consider the following statements regarding the KSTA Lifetime Achievement Award:

1. It is instituted by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy and Ramakrishna was the recipient of the award.
2. It is awarded to distinguished senior scientists for their lifetime contribution to Science and Technology.
3. It carries a gold medal worth ₹2 lakh and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.
4. It is awarded annually only to scientists working in Karnataka-based institutions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 2 and 3 only
2. 1 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: C

 

32). Consider the following statements regarding the financial protection for Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) patients in Karnataka:

1. The initiative was announced by the Karnataka Health Minister and implemented through Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST).
2. It provides financial protection specifically for Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.
3. The coverage is extended under the Ayushman Bharat–Arogya Karnataka scheme.
4. It covers all neurological disorders requiring immunotherapy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 4 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 2 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B