Karnataka Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran signed an MoU on 17 February 2026 for a joint venture to manufacture which missiles in India?
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Correct answer: D — Hammer
BEL and Safran Electronics and Defence signed an MoU on a joint venture to manufacture Hammer missiles in India.
Consider the following statements about the 6th India–France Annual Defence Dialogue held on 17 February 2026: 1. It was held in Bengaluru. 2. The bilateral defence cooperation agreement was renewed for another 10 years. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The dialogue was co-chaired in Bengaluru and the defence cooperation agreement was renewed for 10 years.
Where is the Tata Advanced Systems final assembly line for the Airbus H125 helicopter, inaugurated on 17 February 2026, located?
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Correct answer: A — Vemagal, Karnataka
The H125 final assembly line is at Vemagal, Karnataka. Vadodara hosts the C-295 final assembly line.
The H125, whose final assembly line was inaugurated in India on 17 February 2026, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Light utility helicopter
The Airbus H125 is a light utility helicopter.
Consider the following statements about the H125 final assembly line inaugurated on 17 February 2026: 1. It was inaugurated virtually from Mumbai by PM Modi and President Macron. 2. It is the first Tata–Airbus manufacturing collaboration in India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The H125 line follows the earlier Tata–Airbus collaboration to manufacture the C-295 transport aircraft in India.
Combat systems of which missile system's 3rd and 4th Regiments were flagged off by Rajnath Singh at BEL Bengaluru on 16 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Akash
Rajnath Singh flagged off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment combat systems at BEL Bengaluru.
Which radar did Rajnath Singh unveil during his visit to BEL Bengaluru on 16 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mountain Fire Control Radar
He unveiled the Mountain Fire Control Radar.
Consider the following statements about Rajnath Singh's visit to BEL on 16 February 2026: 1. He inaugurated a Missile Integration facility at BEL Bengaluru. 2. He remotely inaugurated BEL's Centre of Excellence for AI located in Hyderabad. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Centre of Excellence for AI that he inaugurated remotely is in Pune.
Where was the International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS 2026) held on 13–14 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — IISc Bengaluru
ICDS 2026 was held at the J.N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
DAMCHAT, the AI-powered dam safety knowledge platform launched at ICDS 2026, was developed by:
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Correct answer: A — International Centre of Excellence for Dams, IIT Roorkee
DAMCHAT was developed by the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED), IIT Roorkee. The Jal Shakti Data Management platform was developed by NWIC with support from BISAG-N.
Consider the following statements about the Dam Safety Act, 2021: 1. The National Committee on Dam Safety is chaired by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission. 2. The headquarters of the National Dam Safety Authority is in Bengaluru. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Under Section 5, the CWC Chairman is the ex officio Chairperson of the National Committee; under Section 8(3), the Authority's headquarters is in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Where was the two-day Chintan Shivir of the Department of Financial Services held on 13–14 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Coorg, Karnataka
The DFS Chintan Shivir was held at Coorg, Karnataka, and concluded on 14 February 2026.
How many stamps were in the 'Puppets of India' commemorative set released by the Department of Posts on 13 February 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 8
The set has eight stamps, each showing a traditional puppetry form.
Match the puppetry form with its state as shown on the 'Puppets of India' stamps: 1. Tolu Bommalatta 2. Pavakathakali 3. Kathi Kundhei Select the correct option:
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Correct answer: A — 1-Andhra Pradesh, 2-Kerala, 3-Odisha
Tolu Bommalatta is from Andhra Pradesh, Pavakathakali from Kerala and Kathi Kundhei from Odisha.
Which of the following rail sections was NOT among the three multitracking projects approved by the CCEA in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sainthia–Pakur
The three projects were Kasara–Manmad, Delhi–Ambala and Ballari–Hosapete 3rd and 4th lines.
By about how many kilometres will the three multitracking projects approved on 13 February 2026 increase the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: C — 389 km
The three projects will add about 389 km across 12 districts.
For how much did NHAI accept Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's offer for five National Highway assets, as announced on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹9,500 crore
NHAI accepted RIIT's offer of ₹9,500 crore for five sections spanning over 260 km.
Which of the following highway sections is NOT among the five assets won by Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust in February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow–Kanpur
The five assets are Gorhar–Barwa Adda (Jharkhand), Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai Bypass and Chennai–Tada (Tamil Nadu) and Neelmangla–Tumkur (Karnataka).
Kyasanur Forest Disease, for which ICMR announced progress on an improved vaccine on 7 February 2026, is a regional disease mainly of the:
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Correct answer: B — Western Ghats
ICMR describes KFD as an important regional infectious disease in the Western Ghats region.
The improved Kyasanur Forest Disease vaccine is being developed by ICMR–NIV together with:
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Correct answer: D — Indian Immunologicals Limited
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) and ICMR–NIV are jointly developing the two-dose adjuvanted inactivated vaccine.
Which company's 2 nm semiconductor chip did Ashwini Vaishnaw launch in Bengaluru on 7 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Qualcomm
He launched Qualcomm's 2 nm semiconductor chip in Bengaluru.
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 7 February 2026, the Budget raised the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme outlay to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹40,000 crore
He said the Finance Minister increased the scheme's budget from ₹22,000 crore to ₹40,000 crore.
Consider the following about the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) as described on 7 February 2026: 1. The first focus of ISM 2.0 will be design companies and start-ups. 2. ISM 1.0 began with the 7 nm technology node. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. ISM 1.0 started with the 28 nm node, which covers about 75% of needs; a path from 28 nm to 7 nm is planned later.
Under which scheme are the six sports infrastructure projects whose foundation stones were laid on 3 February 2026 being implemented?
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Correct answer: A — Khelo India Scheme
The six projects, costing ₹82 crore, are under the Khelo India Scheme with SAI support.
In January 2026 which state included IVF and other assisted reproductive technology procedures under its AB-PMJAY-linked health scheme on a pilot basis?
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Correct answer: D — Karnataka
Karnataka's order dated 30 January 2026 added ART procedures to the AB-PMJAY–CM's Arogya Karnataka scheme (The Hindu, New Indian Express).
Under Karnataka's ART pilot (January 2026), both partners must be within which age range, as per the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021?
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Correct answer: C — 21 to 55 years
The Hindu: both partners must be above 21 and below 55 years, in line with the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021.
A photo-rechargeable supercapacitor that captures and stores solar energy in a single device (reported January 2026) was developed by which institute?
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Correct answer: B — Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru
PIB: The device was developed by CeNS, Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology.
Which organisation organised the national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047' in Bengaluru in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Aeronautical Development Agency
PIB (Ministry of Defence): the two-day seminar 'Aeronautics 2047' was organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
At the 'Aeronautics 2047' seminar in January 2026, the Chief of the Air Staff congratulated ADA for completing how many years of LCA Tejas flight?
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Correct answer: D — 25 years
PIB (Ministry of Defence): Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh congratulated ADA for completing 25 years of LCA Tejas flight.
Consider the following statements about the 'Aeronautics 2047' seminar held in January 2026: 1. It was held at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru. 2. It was inaugurated by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh. 3. According to ADA, LCA Tejas has completed more than 5,600 successful flight trials. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Ministry of Defence): the seminar was at CABS, Bengaluru, inaugurated by ACM A. P. Singh, and ADA says Tejas has completed more than 5,600 successful flight trials. All three are correct.
Which company is providing ₹60 crore of CSR support for the High Performance Centre at SAI NSSC Bengaluru, whose foundation was laid in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
PIB (Sports): the ₹75 crore HPC will be developed with ₹60 crore in CSR support from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
With the electrification of the Sakleshpur–Subramanya Road ghat section in December 2025, which rail route became fully electrified?
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Correct answer: B — Bengaluru–Mangaluru
PIB (Railways): with this ghat stretch electrified, the entire Bengaluru–Mangaluru rail route is now fully electrified.
What is the length of the Sakleshpur–Subramanya Road ghat section electrified in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 55 km
PIB, The Hindu and The New Indian Express: the electrified ghat section covers 55 km between Sakleshpur and Subramanya Road.
Consider the following statements about the Sakleshpur–Subramanya Road ghat section: 1. The section has a steep ruling gradient of 1 in 50. 2. The section passes through 57 tunnels. 3. Electrification work on the section began in December 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB, The Hindu and The New Indian Express: the section has a 1-in-50 ruling gradient and 57 tunnels, and work began in December 2023. All three statements are correct.
The 'VijAIpatha' AI and STEM labs launched in December 2025 are in government schools of Hosapete taluk in which district of Karnataka?
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Correct answer: B — Vijayanagara
The Hindu and Cyient: the pilot covers government schools in Hosapete taluk, Vijayanagara district.
Which organisation is implementing the 'VijAIpatha' AI education pilot with the Karnataka government?
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Correct answer: D — Cyient Foundation
The Hindu and Cyient: the initiative is implemented by the Cyient Foundation with the Department of Education, Government of Karnataka.
GI-tagged Indi Lime, which was exported to Oman for the first time on 19 December 2025, comes from which district of Karnataka?
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Correct answer: A — Vijayapura
PIB 2206803: 3 MT of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman.
Consider the following statements about GI-tagged Indi Lime exports: 1. Three metric tonnes were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025. 2. The maiden export of Indi Lime was to the United Kingdom. 3. APEDA has been supporting the promotion and export of the product. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2206803: 3 MT went to Oman on 19 December and APEDA supports promotion and export. The maiden export was 3 MT to Dubai on 24 August 2025; the UK shipment was 350 kg flagged off later, so statement 2 is wrong.
Who introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 in the Karnataka Assembly on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — G. Parameshwara
BusinessLine (PTI) and Moneycontrol: the Bill was presented in the House by Home Minister G. Parameshwara on 10 December.
Consider the following statements about the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025: 1. It is described as the first such law in the country. 2. It provides for jail of up to seven years and a fine of up to ₹1 lakh. 3. It was passed by the Assembly during its session in Bengaluru. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
BusinessLine (PTI) and Moneycontrol: the first such law, with jail up to seven years and a fine up to ₹1 lakh. It was passed in Belagavi, not Bengaluru, so statement 3 is wrong.
Karnataka's first Gen Z-themed post office, opened on 17 December 2025, is located at which institution?
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Correct answer: B — Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
PIB 2205818: the Achit Nagar Post Office at Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, is Karnataka's first Gen Z-themed post office.
What is the name of the counter at Karnataka's first Gen Z Post Office where visitors can get personalised stamps printed?
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Correct answer: D — MyStamp
PIB 2205818: visitors can get personalised stamps printed at the 'MyStamp' counter.
The Access and Benefit Sharing funds released by the National Biodiversity Authority on 11 December 2025 are for the conservation of which species?
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Correct answer: B — Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus)
PIB 2202109: the ₹6.2 crore supports conservation of the endangered Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus).
Under which law is the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism, used by the NBA for its 11 December 2025 release, provided?
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Correct answer: C — Biological Diversity Act, 2002
PIB 2202109: the funds were released under the ABS mechanism of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
The Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express flagged off on 9 December 2025 does NOT pass through which of the following states?
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Correct answer: C — Tamil Nadu
PIB 2200786: the train strengthens rail connectivity across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra; Tamil Nadu is not among them.
How often does the Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express, flagged off on 9 December 2025, run?
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Correct answer: B — Weekly
PIB 2200786: the new weekly train has a travel time of about 30 hours each way.
How many draft Bills did the Karnataka Cabinet approve on 4 December 2025 for the Belagavi legislature session?
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Correct answer: C — Eight
PTI/Rediff (4 Dec 2025): 'The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved eight draft bills… These bills will be tabled in the upcoming Karnataka legislative session in Belagavi.'
What punishment for hate crime is proposed in the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 approved by the Cabinet in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 to 7 years and ₹50,000 fine
The Hindu (4 Dec 2025) and TOI: the Bill proposes imprisonment from one to seven years and a fine of ₹50,000 for hate crime.
M.S. Umesh, who passed away on 30 November 2025, was a veteran actor of which film industry?
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Correct answer: A — Kannada
M.S. Umesh was a veteran Kannada actor known for comic roles; he died in Bengaluru aged 80.
Hansa-3 (NG), whose production version was launched in November 2025, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Two-seater trainer aircraft with an all-composite airframe
Hansa-3 (NG) is India's first all-composite airframe two-seater aircraft for PPL and CPL training.
Hansa-3 (NG) trainer aircraft is developed by which institution?
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Correct answer: A — CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru
The aircraft was developed by CSIR–NAL; the minister launched it at CSIR–NAL in Bengaluru.
The industry partner for Hansa-3 (NG) is setting up a ₹150 crore manufacturing facility at:
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Correct answer: D — Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
Pioneer Clean Amps is setting up a ₹150 crore facility at Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, to produce up to 100 aircraft a year.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh (November 2025), India will need about how many pilots in the next 15–20 years?
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Correct answer: C — 30,000
The minister said India will require nearly 30,000 pilots in the next 15–20 years.
A study reported in November 2025 on oral cancer in women focused on a regional tobacco-chewing habit called 'Kaddipudi', common in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Kolar, Karnataka
The study covered female patients with the Kaddipudi tobacco-chewing habit commonly seen among women in Kolar district, Karnataka.
The 'Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana' programme addressed by PM Modi on 28 November 2025 was held at:
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Correct answer: B — Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi
The PM addressed the programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka.
IMD's new Doppler Weather Radars inaugurated on 27 November 2025 are located at:
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Correct answer: A — Raipur and Mangaluru
The two new C-band Doppler Weather Radars are at Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Mangaluru (Karnataka).
As per the Earth Sciences Ministry (November 2025), IMD's Doppler Weather Radar network is to increase from 47 to how many by 2027?
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Correct answer: C — 126
Dr Jitendra Singh said IMD is nearing triple radar capacity, from 47 to 126, by 2027.
The Raipur Doppler Weather Radar, the first such radar in Chhattisgarh, has been installed at which institution?
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Correct answer: D — Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
The dual-polarised C-band DWR has been installed at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, with 250-km radial coverage.
Where did the Indian Coast Guard host its maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference on 27 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Madikeri
The ICG hosted the maiden conference at Madikeri, Karnataka.
As highlighted by the DG ICG in November 2025, the Coast Guard's 200th indigenously built vessel undergoing sea trials is a:
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Correct answer: A — Pollution Control Ship
The 200th indigenously built vessel is the fourth Pollution Control Ship, currently undergoing sea trials.
As per DoT (November 2025), which two states lead in mobile handset recoveries through Sanchar Saathi with over 1 lakh each?
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Correct answer: A — Karnataka and Telangana
Karnataka and Telangana have each crossed 1 lakh recoveries; Maharashtra follows with over 80,000.
Total mobile handset recoveries through Sanchar Saathi crossed which milestone as reported in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 7 lakh
Overall nationwide recoveries crossed 7 lakh, with over 50,000 in October 2025 alone.