1. Centralised Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is developed and monitored by which organization?
[A] Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] National Informatics Centre (NIC)
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Correct Answer: A [Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)]
Notes:
India’s Centralised Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System has reduced pending public grievances by 74 percent since 2021. Centralised Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System is a 24×7 online platform for citizens to file service delivery complaints. It is developed and monitored by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. It works as a single portal connected to all Union and State government ministries and departments. Citizens can access it through the website, a mobile app, and the Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance.
2. Capacity Building for Service Providers Scheme was launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Tourism
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Culture
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
Since its start in 2009–10, the Capacity Building for Service Providers Scheme has trained about 6,43,000 people, with over 84,000 getting jobs in the tourism industry. It is a Central Government scheme launched by the Ministry of Tourism to develop India’s tourism potential. The scheme focuses on skill development and certification for both organised and unorganised tourism and hospitality sectors. Training programmes are conducted across urban, rural, and tribal areas of the country.
3. What is “Artemisinin” that was recently mentioned in news?
[A] Invasive weed
[B] Antimalarial drug
[C] Newly discovered species of Spider
[D] A pesticide used in crop protection
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Correct Answer: B [Antimalarial drug]
Notes:
A new study warns that heavy use of artemisinin and favourable conditions can create new hotspots of drug resistance, with resistance markers slowly rising in parts of Africa. Artemisinin is an antimalarial drug obtained from the sweet wormwood plant called Artemisia annua. It was discovered in the 1970s and became a major breakthrough when malaria parasites developed resistance to older drugs like chloroquine. It is effective against all malaria-causing parasites of the Plasmodium genus, mainly during the blood stage. Artemisinin quickly reduces parasites but stays in the body for a short time, so it is combined with other drugs. The World Health Organization recommends artemisinin-based combination therapies as the standard treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
4. “The One: Cricket, My Life and More” is an autobiography of which Indian cricketer?
[A] Virat Kohli
[B] MS Dhoni
[C] Shikhar Dhawan
[D] Rohit Sharma
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Correct Answer: C [Shikhar Dhawan]
Notes:
Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan launched his autobiography The One: Cricket, My Life and More at an event in New Delhi. The launch highlighted how mindset and manifestation shaped his cricket career and life decisions. The book reflects principles that guide his venture Da One Group, which focuses on structured athlete development and grassroots sports. He also linked the book’s philosophy to the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, working in education and community development.
5. Vellode Bird Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Migratory birds have begun arriving at the Vellode Bird Sanctuary located at Vadamugam Vellode, about 12 kilometres from Erode district in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu and lies on the Central Asian Flyway, a major migratory route. The sanctuary receives rainfall mainly from the Northeast Monsoon between September and December. It acts as a breeding and resting ground for both resident and migratory birds.
