21. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform at which event?
[A] Bharat Climate Forum 2025
[B] Clean Energy Conclave 2025
[C] National Green Energy Summit 2025
[D] India Renewable Energy Summit 2025
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Correct Answer: A [Bharat Climate Forum 2025]
Notes:
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025 in New Delhi. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s cleantech sectors, including solar, wind, hydrogen, and battery storage. The platform will help Indian firms collaborate, innovate, secure financing, and share technologies. India aims to achieve 500 GW of clean energy by 2030, with 200 GW already in place. India leads globally in renewable energy progress and has the largest interconnected grid.
22. Indravati National Park is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: D [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
Five Maoists, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Indravati National Park, Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. Indravati National Park is located in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It was established in 1981. It became a tiger reserve in 1983 under India’s Project Tiger. The park is named after the Indravati River, which flows east to west and forms its northern boundary with Maharashtra.
23. Gangasagar Mela is a religious festival held in which state annually?
[A] Bihar
[B] West Bengal
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
The Gangasagar Mela organizers introduced initiatives like certificates for pilgrims, e-Anushandhan for facilities access, and e-Parichay QR code identity bands. The Gangasagar Mela is an annual Hindu festival held on Sagar Island, West Bengal, at the confluence of the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal. It includes rituals like the sacred bath and Deepdan and is celebrated during Makar Sankranti, marking the Sun’s transition into Capricorn. It is the second-largest religious gathering in India after the Kumbh Mela. The mela has ancient roots, with mentions in the Mahabharata’s Vana Parva (1500–2000 BC).
24. What is the IUCN status of Clouded Leopard that was recently seen in news?
[A] Critically Endangered
[B] Endangered
[C] Least Concern
[D] Vulnerable
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Correct Answer: D [Vulnerable]
Notes:
A new study highlights gaps in understanding the Clouded Leopard’s habitat, fragmentation, and connectivity, offering a conservation roadmap. The Clouded Leopard is a wild cat found in dense forests of the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and South China. There are two species: the mainland Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) and the Sunda Clouded Leopard (Neofelis diardi). They are ancient cats but neither true great nor small cats, as they cannot roar or purr. Clouded Leopards prefer tropical rainforests but can also be found in woodlands and mangrove swamps. They are found in India’s northeastern states and are the state animal of Meghalaya. Both species are classified as ‘Vulnerable’ by the IUCN Red List.
25. What is the name of Odisha’s health scheme that has been integrated with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana recently?
[A] Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana
[B] Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana
[C] Rajiv Gandhi Aarogyasri Scheme
[D] Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana]
Notes:
Odisha became the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), converging it with the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. The scheme offers ₹5 lakh per family annually, with an extra ₹5 lakh for women, benefiting 1.03 crore families. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in New Delhi, attended by key union and state ministers. AB PM-JAY covers 45% of India’s population, with 8.19 crore hospital admissions recorded since inception. Odisha’s 4.5 crore beneficiaries will access cashless treatment in over 29,000 hospitals, enhancing healthcare for 86% of the population.
26. Which animals are primarily affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), that was recently seen in news?
[A] Cows and goats
[B] Deer, elk, moose, and reindeer
[C] Birds
[D] Dogs and cats
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Correct Answer: B [Deer, elk, moose, and reindeer]
Notes:
Scientists are concerned about the potential for ‘zombie deer’ disease, or Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), to affect humans. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that primarily affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. Caused by prions, misfolded proteins that damage the brain, leading to severe dysfunction and spongy tissue. It spreads through body fluids like saliva, feces, blood, and urine, and can remain infectious in the environment for years. Symptoms include weight loss, behavioral changes, and increased drinking and salivation. There is no cure or vaccine, and although there’s no confirmed human transmission, experts remain cautious.
27. Siachen Glacier, which was seen in news, is located in which mountain range?
[A] Karakoram Range
[B] Zanskar Range
[C] Pir Panjal Range
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Karakoram Range]
Notes:
Siachen Glacier now has 4G and 5G services provided by an Indian telecom firm. It is a piedmont glacier in the Karakoram Range, part of the “Third Pole,” containing vast freshwater reserves. It is the world’s second-longest nonpolar glacier after Fedchenko Glacier in Tajikistan. Known as the highest battleground, India gained control in 1984 under Operation Meghdoot.
28. Where was the Archaeological Experiential Museum inaugurated in Gujarat?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Vadnagar
[C] Gandhinagar
[D] Surat
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Correct Answer: B [Vadnagar]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Culture and the Gujarat Government inaugurated a state-of-the-art museum and archaeological interpretation center in Vadnagar. Vadnagar, a 2,500-year-old town, was a hub on ancient trade routes, boasting rich heritage sites like Kirti Toran, Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple, and Sharmistha Lake. The museum complex spans 12,500 sq. m., features nine galleries, a 4,000 sq. m. excavation site, and highlights 5,000 artifacts. The ₹298 crore project integrates sustainability and includes five years of operations and maintenance.
29. Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system is developed by India and which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Australia
[C] France
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
The Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system, developed by India and France, has secured an export order from Armenia. It is a 155 mm, 52-calibre towed gun system, jointly developed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and KNDS France, and manufactured in India. The gun has a range exceeding 40 km, depending on the ammunition, and is designed for modern combat. It features advanced targeting, fire-control systems, modular design for easy transport, rapid firing rates, and terrain adaptability.
30. The Solar Mobile Van Training Units has been launched in which city recently?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Union Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary launched Solar Mobile Van Training Units in New Delhi to enhance financial and digital literacy in rural areas. Two new solar-powered vans equipped with modern technologies were flagged off to serve rural areas in Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The vans provide training on financial literacy, digital skills, cyber security, technical knowledge, and generative AI. By FY 2025, the program will expand to 7 more districts, benefiting 58 lakh people, including students, women, youth, and ex-servicemen. The project aims to make rural India self-reliant and empowered through technology and partnerships.