1. A new plant species Stauranthera aureoglossa has been discovered in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Manipur
[D] Tripura
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
A new plant species Stauranthera aureoglossa has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. It grows in mid-elevation evergreen forests of Kamle and Upper Subansiri districts. The plant is a perennial herb found on damp rocks near streams and rivulets. It has a bell-shaped, bluish-purple flower with no basal spur (tubular projection). A unique yellow, tongue-like patch is present inside the flower. The term “aureoglossa” means golden tongue, describing this feature. Leaves are diamond or spear-shaped.
2. Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary, recently designated as India’s Ramsar Site, is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary has been designated a Ramsar Site, taking India’s total to 99. A Ramsar Site is a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. It is located in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh in the Gangetic plains. It is a typical monsoonal wetland with a freshwater, perennial water body.
3. Which ministry has introduced the use of Truck Mounted Attenuators?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[D] Ministry of Heavy Industries
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Road Transport and Highways]
Notes:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA). A Truck Mounted Attenuator is a crash-absorbing safety device fitted on trucks in work zones. It absorbs and dissipates kinetic energy during collisions, reducing impact force. TMAs protect road construction and maintenance workers ahead of the vehicle. They also reduce injury risk for occupants of the colliding vehicle. These devices minimize accident severity on highways, especially in work zones.
4. Aspero, that was recently seen in news, is a Late Preceramic site located in which country?
[A] Greece
[B] Peru
[C] Chile
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Peru]
Notes:
Archaeologists discovered a sky-observation structure at Áspero, revealing early scientific practices. Áspero is a Late Preceramic site of the Norte Chico (Caral-Supe) civilization, one of the oldest in the Americas. It is located in Peru near the Supe River, close to the Pacific Ocean. It flourished during the Late Archaic period (before 3000 Before Christ (BC) to around 1800 BC). It was a major fishing, trade, and urban centre linked to Caral. The site has platform mounds and sunken plazas showing advanced planning.
5. Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme has been launched by which organization?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Department of Telecommunications
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Correct Answer: D [Department of Telecommunications]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme. The Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme has been launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to boost global telecom standardization. It has an outlay of ₹203 crore for 2026–2031. It supports India’s participation in global bodies like International Telecommunication Union, 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project). It funds global meetings, technical contributions, and leadership roles.
