Karnataka Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The CCEA in July 2026 approved the 3rd and 4th line of which railway section spanning Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: D — Ballari–Guntakal
The approved project is the 3rd and 4th line of the Ballari–Guntakal section, costing about ₹1,264 crore.
By about how many km will the Ballari–Guntakal multitracking project increase the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: A — 46 km
The project will add about 46 km; it will improve connectivity to about 99 villages.
INS Malvan, commissioned on 22 July 2026, belongs to which class of ships?
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Correct answer: C — Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
INS Malvan is the second Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft.
Where was INS Malvan commissioned in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Karwar
INS Malvan was commissioned at Karwar; it was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
What symbol appears on the crest of INS Malvan?
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Correct answer: D — Bagh Nakha (tiger's claw)
The crest carries the 'Bagh Nakha' (tiger's claw); the motto is 'Silent Claws'.
Consider the following statements about INS Malvan: 1. INS Malvan is the sixth of 16 ASW Shallow Water Craft to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. 2. INS Malvan has over 80% indigenous content. 3. INS Malvan's commissioning was presided over by the Chief of the Naval Staff. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the ceremony was presided over by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh.
In July 2026, the Agriculture Minister backed a recommendation to make what share of real pulp mandatory in mango-based drinks, to help Totapuri mango farmers?
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Correct answer: B — 22–25%
Shivraj Singh Chouhan backed making 22–25% real pulp mandatory in mango-based drinks.
Under which scheme was the Modernisation and Upgradation of Mangalore Fishing Harbour approved in 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
The project was approved under PMMSY at ₹37.47 crore, with a central share of ₹22.48 crore.
Under 'Operation Vajra' (July 2026), the Central Bureau of Narcotics seized 12 crore tablets of which drug?
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Correct answer: A — Tramadol Hydrochloride
CBN seized 12 crore high-strength (250 mg) Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets from a Delhi warehouse.
The Tramadol consignment seized under Operation Vajra was declared for export to which country, while suspected to be meant for Libya?
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Correct answer: C — Guinea-Bissau
The consignment was ostensibly destined for Guinea-Bissau but appeared to be intended for diversion to Libya.
The 'White Rabbit Technology'-based Indian Standard Time distribution demonstration network inaugurated on 16 July 2026 is located in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
The network was inaugurated at the Regional Reference Standards Laboratory (RRSL), Jakkur, Bengaluru.
Which body is the nodal agency for the White Rabbit-based IST distribution project?
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Correct answer: A — Legal Metrology Division, Department of Consumer Affairs
The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs is the nodal agency, working with NPL, ISRO, BSNL and SEBI.
Consider the following statements about the IST Distribution Demonstration Network inaugurated on 16 July 2026: 1. The network is implemented under the 'One Nation, One Time' vision. 2. The network aims to reduce reliance on foreign time sources such as GPS. 3. The network operates outside Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) protocols. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the indigenous system complies with global UTC protocols.
Which institution developed the room-temperature ammonia sensor based on a VOx/VS2 heterostructure, announced in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru
Researchers at CeNS, Bengaluru, an autonomous institution of DST, developed the sensor.
Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, who died on 11 July 2026, passed away in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Mysuru
S. Janaki died at a hospital in Mysuru, Karnataka, on 11 July 2026, aged 88.
Which civilian honour did S. Janaki decline in 2013, saying it had come too late?
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Correct answer: B — Padma Bhushan
Janaki declined the Padma Bhushan announced on the eve of Republic Day 2013, saying the recognition came too late.
How many National Film Awards did S. Janaki win?
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Correct answer: A — Four
S. Janaki was a four-time National Film Award winner and also received 33 State Film Awards.
Where will IIM Bangalore set up its first international campus, announced in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Singhasari SEZ, Malang
The proposed campus will be at Singhasari Special Economic Zone, Malang, Indonesia.
What will Phase One of IIM Bangalore's Indonesia campus offer?
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Correct answer: C — Executive Education Programmes for senior executives and public-sector professionals
Phase One begins with executive education; degree-granting programmes come in Phase Two, subject to Phase One's success over the first two years.
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 received Presidential assent on 8 January 1994. From which date is it deemed to have come into force?
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Correct answer: C — 28 September 1993
Section 1(3) of the Act says it shall be deemed to have come into force on 28 September 1993.
Which Indian Coast Guard ship rescued six fishermen from the boat Manju Matha off Mangaluru on 29 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ICGS Sachet
ICG Ship Sachet intercepted the distress call and rescued all six fishermen using remote-operated lifebuoys.
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Conclave addressed by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan in Bengaluru on 28 June 2026 was organised by which university on its 31st Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: C — Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
The conclave was organised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), with the Narcotics Control Bureau and Disha Bodh Foundation, during its 31st Foundation Day.
Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda, whose birth anniversary the Vice-President attended on 27 June 2026, is remembered as the founder of which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
The Vice-President paid tribute to Kempegowda as the founder of Bengaluru.
Which birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda was celebrated in Bengaluru on 27 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 517th
The Vice-President attended the 517th birth anniversary celebrations of Kempegowda.
'Netra', which received Final Operational Clearance on 25 June 2026, is India's indigenous:
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Correct answer: B — Airborne Early Warning and Control system
Netra is the indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system developed by the IAF, DRDO and industry.
Where was the ceremony for handing over the Final Operational Clearance of Netra AEW&C to the IAF held on 25 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
The ceremony was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 25 June 2026.
The Netra AEW&C system received its Final Operational Clearance in June 2026. In which year was its Initial Operational Clearance given?
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Correct answer: D — 2017
The Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) of Netra was given in 2017.
Consider the following statements about the Netra AEW&C FOC ceremony (25 June 2026): 1. The ceremony was presided over by the Chief of the Air Staff. 2. The presiding officer spoke about the system's operational use during Operation Sindoor and the Balakot strikes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti. Statement 2 is correct.
Where was the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting, hosted by ISRO under India's BRICS Chairship, held in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
The two-day BRICS HOSA Meeting was hosted by ISRO in Bengaluru.
Which proposed BRICS body was discussed at the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies Meeting in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — BRICS Space Council
The meeting advanced discussions on the proposed BRICS Space Council.
According to the Department of Space (June 2026), who is the Chairman of IN-SPACe?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Pawan Goenka
Chairman, IN-SPACe Dr Pawan Goenka participated in the concluding session; Dr V. Narayanan is Chairman, ISRO.
Where was the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's 'Seva Se Samriddhi' regional workshop on Panchayat-led service delivery held on 23 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — SKICC, Srinagar
The workshop was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
The 'Seva Se Samriddhi' workshop of 23 June 2026 was organised in collaboration with the CSC-SPV. Under which ministry does the Common Services Centre Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC-SPV) fall, as stated in the release?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The release describes CSC-SPV as part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
NMDC's Donimalai Complex, reviewed by its senior management (reported 20 June 2026), is located in which State?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka
The Ministry of Steel describes the Donimalai Complex as being in Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about NMDC, as reported on 20 June 2026: 1. NMDC targets 17 MTPA from the Donimalai Complex and 10 MTPA from the Kumaraswamy Mine. 2. NMDC has a vision of becoming a 50 MTPA mining company. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: NMDC's vision is to become a 100 MTPA mining company.
From where did DRDO flight-test the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on 15 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha
The LRLACM was flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
Which DRDO laboratory is the nodal laboratory for the LRLACM?
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Correct answer: D — Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru
The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, is the nodal laboratory for the LRLACM.
Consider the following statements about the LRLACM flight-test of 15 June 2026: 1. Test data was captured by tracking instruments of the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. 2. All sub-systems of the LRLACM were developed by DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Ministry of Defence release.
Under Yuva Sangam Phase VI, a Karnataka delegation led by IIIT Dharwad visited Rajasthan in June 2026. Which institute hosted it?
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Correct answer: C — MNIT Jaipur
The visit was hosted by the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur.
The project sanctioned on 8 June 2026 for the Bengaluru–Tumkur section involves:
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Correct answer: D — Converting 1x25 kV electric traction to 2x25 kV
The existing 1x25 kV electric traction system will be converted to 2x25 kV over 120 track km at ₹162.57 crore.
The University of Liverpool received the Letter of Approval on 4 June 2026 to set up its branch campus in:
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
The Ministry of Education handed over the LoA for the University of Liverpool's branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Under which regulations was the University of Liverpool granted its Letter of Intent and Letter of Approval for an Indian campus?
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Correct answer: D — UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023
The LoI (26 May 2025) and LoA were granted under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023.
Consider the following statements about the University of Liverpool's Indian campus: 1. The university received its Letter of Intent on 26 May 2025. 2. The Letter of Approval was handed over by the Secretary (Higher Education), who is also UGC Chairman. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Ministry of Education release.
D. K. Shivakumar, who took oath on 3 June 2026, became the Chief Minister of Karnataka in which number?
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Correct answer: C — 25th
The Hindu and The Indian Express report that Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Who administered the oath of office and secrecy to Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on 3 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.
Along with D. K. Shivakumar, how many ministers were sworn in at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 3 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 13
Shivakumar was sworn in along with 13 ministers, including G. Parameshwara.
Consider the following statements about Article 164, under which Karnataka's new Chief Minister took office in June 2026: 1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. 2. The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a State shall not exceed ten per cent of the total members of the Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Statement 1 is Article 164(1). Statement 2 is wrong: Article 164(1A) sets the ceiling at fifteen per cent, with a minimum of twelve Ministers.
Which team won the IPL 2026 final played on 31 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final to retain the IPL title.
The IPL 2026 final was played at which stadium?
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Correct answer: D — Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026.
Consider the following statements about the IPL 2026 final: 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the title for the second consecutive year. 2. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 in the final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
RCB retained the title they first won in 2025, and Kohli made 75 not out off 42 balls.
The SIRI Mathrushree Industrial Park inaugurated by the Vice-President on 31 May 2026 is located at Belthangady in which district of Karnataka?
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Correct answer: A — Dakshina Kannada
The park is at Belthangady in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
Additional Judges of a High Court, such as the three appointed to the Karnataka High Court in May 2026, are appointed by the President under which Article?
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Correct answer: C — Article 224(1)
The President appointed the Additional Judges in exercise of the power under clause (1) of Article 224; Article 224A covers retired judges sitting in High Courts.
Which aircraft does the IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team fly, as stated at its 30th anniversary in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hawk Mk-132
The team flies the Hawk Mk-132 aircraft in its red-and-white livery.
The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, which marked 30 years on 26 May 2026, was formed in which year and at which station?
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Correct answer: C — 1996, Bidar
The team was formed in 1996 at Bidar, where its 30th anniversary was celebrated at Air Force Station Bidar.
What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person who died in the Karwar district mishap on 24 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
PM Modi announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured; the Karnataka CM announced ₹5 lakh separately.
The drowning of shellfish collectors on 24 May 2026 took place near Shirali in which taluk of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka?
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Correct answer: D — Bhatkal
The incident took place near Shirali in Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada district.
Who won the Suranjan Das Trophy for the best all-round student test pilot of the 48th Flight Test Course at AFTPS (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — Sqn Ldr KK Singh
The Suranjan Das Trophy went to Sqn Ldr KK Singh; Sqn Ldr Aditya Jamdagni won the CAS Trophy and Wg Cdr Abhinav Kumar the Maharaja Hanumanth Singh Sword.
The 48th Flight Test Course that graduated from AFTPS Bengaluru on 23 May 2026 comprised:
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Correct answer: A — 11 test pilots and 6 flight test engineers
Eleven test pilots and six flight test engineers, 17 officers in all, graduated.
Consider the following statements about the 48th Flight Test Course graduation (May 2026): 1. The chief guest, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, is an alumnus of the 17th Flight Test Course. 2. The graduates will join the Aviation Wing of the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are in the PIB release: the CAS is a 17th FTC alumnus, and the graduates join the Aviation Wing of ASTE.
The ANRF Convergence Research Centres of Excellence announced in May 2026 mainly aim to:
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Correct answer: C — combine social sciences and humanities with science and technology
The programme brings together social sciences, humanities, science and technology to address complex societal challenges.
'SAṂYoga', one of the ANRF Convergence Research CoEs selected in May 2026, is a Center for Sanskrit, AI, Music and Yoga at which institution?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Madras
SAṂYoga - Center for Sanskrit AI Music and Yoga is IIT Madras's project. IIT Gandhinagar's centre is on human-climate interactions, and IIT Dharwad's is on rural livelihoods.
Which DRDO laboratory is the nodal lab for the UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3?
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Correct answer: C — Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad
RCI Hyderabad is the nodal lab; DRDL, TBRL and HEMRL are the other contributing laboratories.
Near which place were the final development trials of ULPGM-V3 conducted in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
The trials were carried out at the DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.