1. Where was the world’s smallest known snake, threadsnake, rediscovered after 20 years?
[A] Barbados
[B] Guyana
[C] Colombia
[D] Cuba
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Correct Answer: A [Barbados]
Notes:
Recently, the Barbados threadsnake, world’s smallest-known snake, was rediscovered in Barbados after nearly 20 years. It belongs to species Tetracheilostoma carlae, named by scientist S. Blair Hedges in 2008. It has pale yellow dorsal lines and eyes on the side of its head. It is blind, burrows underground, feeds on termites and ants, and lays one slender egg. It is Critically Endangered as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
2. Kavach 4.0 is an automatic train protection system introduced by which organization?
[A] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
[B] Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO)
[C] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[D] Ministry of Transport
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Correct Answer: B [Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO)]
Notes:
Recently Indian Railways commissioned Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura Kota section of the Delhi Mumbai route. Kavach 4.0 is an advanced automatic train protection system developed by Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways to enhance safety and efficiency in train operations. It aims to reduce accidents by controlling train speeds and minimizing human errors using advanced technology. Kavach is designed at Safety Integrity Level 4 SIL 4 which is the highest safety standard. Kavach was first tested in South Central Railway from 2015 and got operational certification in 2018.
3. Dorjilung Hydropower Project is located in which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bhutan
[C] Myanmar
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bhutan]
Notes:
Infrastructure work on Bhutan’s 1125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project began recently. This marks deeper India-Bhutan economic diplomacy with private sector involvement. Tata Power Company Limited from India is partnering with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) in a joint venture. Dorjilung is a run-of-river project located in Lhuentse and Mongar districts of Bhutan on the Kurichhu River. It houses six Francis turbines to produce 4.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) annually.
4. Which institution has launched the “Saksham Niveshak” campaign?
[A] Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
[B] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[C] Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
[D] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
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Correct Answer: A [Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) ]
Notes:
Recently, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) launched the “Saksham Niveshak” campaign. It is a 100-day national drive running from 28th July to 6th November 2025. IEPFA works under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The campaign aims to help shareholders reclaim unclaimed dividends held by companies. It guides investors to update their Know Your Customer (KYC) and nomination details. Companies are encouraged to proactively contact shareholders to recover pending dividends.
5. Typhoon Co-May recently hit which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Philippines
[C] China
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
Recently, China faced Typhoon Co-May and tsunami threats from an 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Typhoon Co-May, locally called Zhu Jie Cao, hit Shanghai with strong winds of 83 km/h and heavy rain. Nearly 2.83 lakh people were evacuated from Shanghai and nearby areas. A level-one emergency response was issued for flood and typhoon control.
