10. Which of the following statements are correct about The Factories (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2023?
(a) The amendment allows the factories to increase the working hours from nine hours up to twelve hours exclusive of rest intervals.
(b) The overtime can be extended to a maximum of 48 hours in any week.
(c) It is optional to take written consent from the workers for the same.
(d) The State Government may by notification, extend the total number of hours of work of a worker without an interval of six hours in respect to any group or class of persons working in any department of factories or description of class as it may deem expedient.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) and (d) only
(a) and (c) only
(a), (b), and (d) only
(a), (c), and (d) only
Answer:
(b) and (d) only
Explanation:
(a) InCorrect: The State Government may by notification in the official Gazette,
extend the daily maximum hours of work specified in this section up to
twelve hours inclusive of interval for rest in any day, subject to a maximum
of forty eight hours in any week as specified in section 51, in respect of any
group or class or description of factories on such conditions as it may deem
expedient, subject to the written consent of such worker for such work, and
the remaining days of the said week for the worker shall be paid holidays.”
(b) Correct: The overtime can be extended to a maximum of 48 hours in any week under the amendment.
“(1) Where a worker works in any factory,-
(i) for more than nine hours in any day or for more than forty eight hours in any week, working for six days in any week;
(ii) for more than ten hours in any day or for more than forty eight hours in any week, working for five days in any week;
(iii) for more than eleven and a half hours in any day working for four days in any week, or works on paid holidays -
he shall in respect of overtime work, be entitled to wages at the rate of twice his ordinary rate of wages.”
(c) Incorrect: It is typically mandatory to take written consent from workers for extended work hours or overtime; thus, it is not optional, making this statement incorrect.
(d) Correct: The State Government may, by notification, extend the total number of hours of work of a worker without an interval of six hours for certain groups or classes of workers as deemed necessary.
The state government may by notification extend the total number
of hours of work of a worker without an interval to six hours in respect of
any group or class or description of factories on such conditions as it may
deem expedient due to the provision of flexibility in working hours as
specified in sub-section (2) of section 54.”
https://dpal.karnataka.gov.in/storage/pdf-files/33of2023(E)Factories.pdf
Thus, the correct statements are (a), (b), and (d) only.
11. Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) The Government of Karnataka has been a leader in the promotion of millets. The first Organics and Millets Fair was held in 2017, the second and third editions in 2018 and 2024 in Bengaluru.
(b) Karnataka State Agriculture Products Processing and Export Corporation Limited was the nodal agency in conducting the fair.
(c) Karnataka has imported 7764 million tonnes of millets and millet value-added products worth ₹ 36 crore.
(d) America, Australia, Qatar, Thailand, UAE, and Singapore are major import destinations.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Only one statement is correct
Only two statements are correct
All three of the above statements are correct
None of the above statements are correct
Answer: 1. Only one statements are correct
Explanation:
Statement (a) is incorrect:
The Government of Karnataka has been a leader in promotion of millets - The first Organics and Millets Fair was held in 2017, the second and third editions in 2018 and 2019 in Bengaluru.
Statement (b) is correct: Karnataka State Agriculture Products Processing and Export Corporation Limited was indeed the nodal agency in conducting the fair.
Statement (c) is incorrect: Karnataka is a major producer and promoter of millets, but the statement about importing 7764 million tonnes of millets and millet value-added products worth ₹36 crore is incorrect. Karnataka exports millets, not imports them in such large quantities. It is exported this - Karnataka has exported 7764 million tonnes of millets and millet value-added products worth ₹ 36 crore.
Statement (d) is Incorrect: America, Australia, Qatar, Thailand, UAE, and Singapore are indeed major import destinations for millets and millet value-added products from Karnataka.
Currently, India is the fifth largest exporter of millets in the world, according to 2020 data, with exports continuously increasing at around 3% CAGR in the last five years ending with 2020.
Major exporter of millets are USA, Russian Federation, Ukraine, India, China, Netherlands, France, Poland and Argentina. Together, their millets exports stood at USD 221.68 million in 2020. Global exports of millets in 2020 stood at USD 466.284 million.
The top three importers of millets from India in 2020-21 were Nepal (USD 6.09 million), UAE (USD 4.84 million) and Saudi Arabia (USD 3.84 million). The other seven destinations in the top-ten list of India's millet export are Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, UK, Yemen, Oman and Algeria.
The Millets & Organics International Trade Fair 2023, the largest fair is organised by the Department of Agriculture and KAPPEC, Government of Karnataka. ICCOA is the Knowledge partner.
The fourth edition of MOITF to be held on 20-22 January 2023 coincides with the International Year of the Millets (IYOM) 2023. It will be a platform for farmers, farmer groups, domestic and international companies, central and state institutions to connect and explore opportunities in agri-horticulture, processing, machinery and agri-technology.
The Government of Karnataka has been a leader in promotion of millets – The First Organics and Millets Fair was held in 2017, The Second and Third editions were held in 2018 and 2019 in Bangalore. The year 2018 was declared as the National Year of Millets by the Government of India.
The United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2023 as International Year of Millets (IYOM)
Therefore, the correct answer is (4) None of the above statements are correct.
12. What is the DISHANK app launched by the Karnataka Government primarily designed for?
To identify land survey number and location
For preserving and conserving wildlife
For disaster management
To identify drought-hit areas
Answer: (1) To identify land survey number and location
Explanation:
The DISHANK app is a mobile application launched by the Karnataka Government, primarily designed to help citizens identify the land survey number and location. It allows users to access land records and verify details regarding land ownership and boundaries, making it easier for individuals to check the status of their land plots.
