1. Recently, a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has been recorded in which country?
[A] USA
[B] France
[C] India
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
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A Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has affected 79 people in seven U.S. states, with 21 hospitalized, as per recent reports. Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes food poisoning, also called Salmonella infection. It lives in the intestines of animals and spreads through their feces into contaminated food or water.
2. What kind of disease is “Valley Fever” that was recently seen in news?
[A] Viral infection
[B] Bacterial infection
[C] Fungal infection
[D] Parasitic infection
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Correct Answer: C [Fungal infection]
Notes:
A new study highlights that dogs may help detect the early spread of Valley Fever, offering a new tool for public health. Valley Fever, or acute coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides organisms found in soil. The fungi are common in the Pacific Northwest, southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. The infection spreads when soil is disturbed and people or animals breathe in the fungal spores. Symptoms may be absent or resemble flu or pneumonia, and appear 5 to 21 days after exposure.
3. Indian Council of Medical Research has recently launched its first high-performance computing facility NAKSHATRA at which institute?
[A] Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
[B] National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Delhi
[C] National Institute of Virology, Pune
[D] All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [National Institute of Virology, Pune]
Notes:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently launched its first high-performance computing facility named NAKSHATRA at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. NAKSHATRA was developed under the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM). It is a modern computing cluster designed to boost storage and streamline processes for genomic research. The facility aims to improve early detection of disease threats and ensure faster response to outbreaks. It will also support Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven vaccine and drug development for better public health outcomes.
4. Which airport is the first in India to deploy Runway Rubber Removal Machine (RRM)?
[A] Cochin International Airport
[B] Chennai International Airport
[C] Noida International Airport
[D] Jaipur International Airport
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Correct Answer: C [Noida International Airport]
Notes:
Recently, Noida International Airport (NIA) partnered with Anlon Technology Solutions to introduce India’s first indigenously developed Runway Rubber Removal Machine (RRM) named Cleanjet RRM. This eco-friendly machine is designed to enhance runway safety by removing rubber deposits and other contaminants using ultra-high-pressure water jets without abrasive chemicals.
5. Which institute has developed a next-generation device that produces green hydrogen using only solar energy?
[A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
[B] Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru
[C] National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Delhi
[D] Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
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Correct Answer: B [Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru]
Notes:
Recently, scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, developed a next-generation device that produces green hydrogen using only solar energy. Green hydrogen is a clean fuel that can help decarbonize industries, power vehicles, and store renewable energy, but producing it affordably at scale has been difficult. The CeNS device splits water molecules using earth-abundant materials without fossil fuels or expensive resources, making it sustainable and scalable.
6. Where was India’s first off-grid 5 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen pilot plant commissioned?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
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Adani Group has recently commissioned India’s first off-grid 5 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat. The plant has been developed by Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL), which is the clean energy arm of Adani Enterprises Limited. An off-grid green hydrogen plant produces hydrogen using electrolysis powered entirely by renewable sources like solar or wind and is not connected to the main power grid. This plant runs fully on solar energy and includes a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for continuous operation.
7. Who has become the first Indian to complete NASA’s Air and Space Program?
[A] Jahnavi Dangeti
[B] Shivangi Singh
[C] Bhawna Dhami
[D] Avani Chaturvedi
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Correct Answer: A [Jahnavi Dangeti]
Notes:
Recently, India’s Jahnavi Dangeti was announced as the first Indian astronaut to join the Titans Space mission scheduled for 2029. She is a graduate of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s International Air and Space Program and has received global training. Jahnavi is also a strong promoter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education among youth. The mission will be led by retired U.S. Army Colonel and veteran NASA astronaut William McArthur Jr., who is now Chief Astronaut at Titans Space.
8. GLP-1 Drug, that was recently seen in news, is used for the treatment of which disease?
[A] Malnutrition
[B] Dengue
[C] Diarrhea
[D] Obesity
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Correct Answer: D [Obesity]
Notes:
Recently, Novo Nordisk launched its weight-loss injection semaglutide in India after Eli Lilly introduced tirzepatide. These are Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are drugs that copy the action of GLP-1, a gut hormone released after eating. GLP-1 helps control blood sugar, fat metabolism, and appetite in the body. These medicines usually come as injections, though oral forms are being developed. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are two leading GLP-1 Drugs. Semaglutide and tirzepatide transforming the treatment of obesity and diabetes in India.
9. What is the name of the programme under which the Union government recently fast-tracked the launch of 52 dedicated surveillance satellites?
[A] Defence Satellite Initiative
[B] Space-Based Surveillance-III
[C] Secure Space Communications
[D] Military Reconnaissance Network
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Correct Answer: B [Space-Based Surveillance-III ]
Notes:
Recently, the Union government ordered fast-tracking of 52 surveillance satellites under the Space-Based Surveillance-III (SBS-III) programme. The SBS-III was approved in October 2023 by the Cabinet Committee on Security led by the Prime Minister. It plans 21 satellites by Indian Space Research Organisation and 31 by private companies. The first launch is due by April 2026, with the full network ready by 2029. The Defence Space Agency under Integrated Defence Staff leads this project and coordinates with Indian Space Research Organisation, Defence Research and Development Organisation, and the armed forces for space security.
10. Which country has launched the Global Observing Satellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW)?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: D [Japan]
Notes:
Recently, Japan launched the Global Observing Satellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW) from Tanegashima Space Centre. GOSAT-GW is an Earth observation satellite developed by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It was launched using the H-2A rocket. Its objectives are to monitor global-mean concentrations of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs), verify national anthropogenic GHG emissions inventories, and detect GHG emissions from large sources like megacities and power plants.