Knowledge Economy Mission-- Kerala

Current Context: The government of Kerala launched the ‘Knowledge Economy Mission’.

• The mission aims to enhance job prospects in the state by supporting knowledge workers.
• The mission is headed by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) and they will submit the report describing mission work progress before 15th July.
• The mission is basically a single programme under which efforts will be taken to provide employment to educated people and support ‘knowledge workers’.
• Under the mission, basic facilities and social security system for knowledge workers who are working close to their homes and interacting with employers will be provided.
• The funds for the mission will be allotted through a ‘knowledge economy fund’.
• Static Part: 
• Dams in Kerala: Kakki Reservoir, The Idukki Dam (Periyar River), Cheruthoni Dam, Kulamavu Dam (Periyar river), Idamalayar Dam (Idamalayar River)

Question: 

Q.1 Which state launched ‘Knowledge Economy Mission’?
a. Kerala
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Punjab