Notes: Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge launched India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative, “Beyond Screens”, on Tuesday. The initiative promotes responsible gaming and digital consumption in collaboration with the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) and the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science and Technology. It aims to combat digital addiction by encouraging balanced technology use. The initiative was announced at GAFX 2025 (Games, Animation and Visual Effects) and includes a dedicated digital detox centre and website.
2. Which city has become home to India’s first PPP-model based green waste processing plant?
Notes: Indore is launching India’s first PPP-model green waste processing plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. The plant aims to convert green waste into valuable resources like wooden pellets as an alternative to coal, promoting energy conservation. The plant is built on 55,000 square feet land in Bicholi Hapsi, transforming green waste into valuable products. The initiative helps control Air Quality Index (AQI), reduces pollution, and supports environmental sustainability. The project promotes waste management, cleanliness, and revenue generation for IMC, aligning with the Garbage-Free Cities vision.
3. Zomi Tribe is primarily found in which states of India?
[A] Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka [B] Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam [C] Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra [D] Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal
Correct Answer: B [Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam]
Notes: Leaders of the Hmar and Zomi communities agreed to restore peace in Churachandpur, Manipur, after recent clashes. The Zomi tribe is an ethnic group also known as Chin, Mizo, or Kuki, depending on location. They belong to the Tibeto-Burman group of the Mongoloid race and are spread across India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. In India, they reside in Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, and Assam. They speak Kuki-Chin (Kukish) languages.
4. The National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) is initiated by which organization?
[A] Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) [B] Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) [C] Central Zoo Authority (CZA) [D] None of the Above
Notes: The Government of India is drafting the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance, research, and diagnostics. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) initiated the program to improve wildlife health and manage zoonotic diseases. NWHP is a key part of the National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-31) and follows the One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health. The National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-31) includes 103 conservation actions, 250 projects, and standard disease surveillance protocols for tiger reserves and protected areas.
5. Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located?
[A] Geneva, Switzerland [B] New York, USA [C] Vienna, Austria [D] Paris, France
Notes: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director praised India’s growing nuclear sector, calling it one of the most dynamic in Asia and the world. IAEA is the world’s top intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field. It promotes safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. IAEA is an autonomous body within the United Nations (UN) and is known as the “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization. It was established in 1957. Its headquarters is in Vienna, Austria, with 178 member states. It ensures nuclear safeguards through monitoring, inspection, and verification to prevent misuse.
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