Identify the false statement regarding the research institutions in Kerala.

1. Kerala has a significant number of research and development institutions, totaling 36.
2. Out of the 36 research institutions, 21 are owned by the central government.
3. 9 research institutions in Kerala are owned by the state government.
4. All research institutions in Kerala are exclusively focused on Information Technology research.

Which of the following correctly identifies the nature of a knowledge-driven economy?

1. It is defined by the sheer number of high-tech industries present.
2. Knowledge acts as a key competitive advantage across all sectors, not just technology-focused ones.
3. It emphasizes the accumulation of knowledge as the most vital resource for economic success.
4. Its success hinges on a strong innovation system involving collaboration between firms, research centers, universities, and consultants.

What is the role of educational systems in a knowledge economy?

1. Educational systems help bridge skill gaps and ensure a supply of adequately trained human capital by responding to labor market demands.
2. They are primarily responsible for maintaining traditional industries rather than adapting to new economic demands.
3. Educational institutions in Kerala need to be transformed to enhance the skill levels of graduates entering the workforce and pursuing higher education.
4. The focus of education should remain solely on theoretical knowledge, disregarding practical skill development.

According to the World Bank, what are the four pillars supporting human capital-based economic development in a knowledge economy?

1. An educated and skilled labor force capable of continuous learning and effective application of skills.
2. A robust information infrastructure that ensures easy access to ICT, lowering transaction costs and improving information exchange.
3. An effective innovation system that fosters high levels of innovation within firms, industries, and nations.
4. A supportive institutional regime that provides incentives for entrepreneurship and the use of knowledge.
5. Abundant natural resources and a large manufacturing base.

Which combination best represents the tally of specialized offices under e-office in the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department (excluding Taluk Supply Offices)?

Which of the following best describes the core principle of a knowledge economy?

1. It is an economic system where the production of goods and services is primarily based on knowledge-intensive activities and innovation.
2. It relies heavily on the extraction and processing of natural resources.
3. It emphasizes the accumulation of physical capital over intellectual capital.
4. It is characterized by a decline in the importance of skilled labor.

Which of the following offices is present as a single unit under e-office in the Kerala Civil Supplies Department?

Which of the following office types is present in the highest number under the e-office initiative of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department?

How many total offices under the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department have implemented e-office as per the recent update?

Which of the following best describes the vision behind converting Fair Price Shops to K-Stores?

How much rice does the Government of Kerala allot at a subsidised rate per month for the Hunger Free Kerala Scheme?

Which of the following is NOT a service offered by K-Store outlets in Kerala?

What is the price of a meal provided at Subhiksha Hotels as per the original scheme?

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) does the Hunger Free Kerala Scheme primarily aim to achieve?

When did the Public Distribution System (PDS) begin as per the Essential Commodities Act?

Which of the following programs is NOT covered under the National Food Security Act?

When was the National Food Security Act, 2013 signed into law?

The National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 provides legal entitlement to subsidized food grains to approximately what percentage of the rural population?

What target year has Kerala set to become a hunger-free state?

What is the primary aim of the SDG related to food security?

When were the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted?

In line with the UNO declaration, what initiative has the Government of Kerala announced?

What global goal has been declared by the UNO related to food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture?

What are the four pillars of food security? a) b) c) d)

According to the UN’s Committee on World Food Security, food security exists when:

Who was the Revenue Minister of Kerala at the time of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963? a) b) c) d)

Who was the Chief Minister of Kerala when the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963 was approved?

When did the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963 come into force?

Which Act repealed the Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill and replaced it with a more comprehensive land reform law?

When was the Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill passed?

Which bill was the precursor to land reforms before the formation of Kerala State?

How did granting land ownership rights promote economic development according to Kerala's reforms?

One of the key social objectives of land reforms was to end which of the following?

The reforms aimed to provide security of tenure to which groups?

What was done with surplus land exceeding the land ceiling in Kerala's land reforms?

What does the phrase “Land to the tiller” signify in Kerala land reforms?

One key objective of Kerala land reforms was to dismantle which social system?

What was the main legislative act that abolished landlordism in Kerala and granted ownership rights to tenants?

What is the main objective of the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)?

Reservoir Catchment Protection Projects in Kerala aim at:

What is the main objective of the Landslide Stabilization Projects undertaken by the Department?

The Rebuild Kerala Initiative (RKI) mainly focuses on:

Which financial institution assists the Department in implementing watershed-based projects?

The Department completed the creation of a data bank for classification of land in how many Panchayats in 2023-24?

How many ‘Mannarivu’ awareness programs were conducted in 2023-24 at the State Soil Museum?

What is the function of the State Soil Museum at Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram?

What is the purpose of the mobile application ‘MANNU’ developed by the Department?

What is the primary role of the Department of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation in Kerala?

What program was implemented in Kerala to rehabilitate existing coconut gardens?

How did the area and production of coconut change in Kerala during 2023-24 compared to the previous year?