1. PM-SURAJ portal was launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
In Financial Year 2024–25, PM-SURAJ portal disbursed ₹1,389.61 crore loans to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs, exceeding its target. PM-SURAJ means Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan portal. It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective is to provide credit support to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged sections. It is a centralized online platform to apply and track loan and credit schemes.
2. Almatti Dam, that was recently seen in news, is located on which river?
[A] Godavari
[B] Krishna
[C] Kaveri
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister objected to Karnataka’s proposal to raise the height of Almatti Dam on Upper Krishna River. Almatti Dam is built on Krishna River in Karnataka for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control. It is 52.5 meters high and about 3.5 kilometers long. It has annual power generation capacity of about 713 million kilowatts. It is main reservoir of Upper Krishna Irrigation Project.
3. Public Financial Management System is developed and implemented by which government body?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
[C] Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [Controller General of Accounts (CGA)]
Notes:
Minister of State for Finance informed Rajya Sabha about Public Financial Management System. Public Financial Management System is a web-based online transaction platform for fund management and e-payment to agencies and beneficiaries. It provides end-to-end financial management services as a centralized transaction system. It is developed and implemented by Controller General of Accounts under Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It ensures efficient fund flow and payment-cum-accounting network.
4. Who has become India’s youngest male analog astronaut after successfully completing a simulated lunar habitat mission?
[A] Aditya Pandya
[B] Swastik Sinha
[C] Saurabh Dutt
[D] Piyush Chawla
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Correct Answer: A [Aditya Pandya]
Notes:
India’s expanding space programme is inspiring young students to join space research activities. Aditya Pandya, a 17-year-old student, became India’s youngest male analog astronaut. He completed a simulated lunar habitat mission under Moon-like conditions. The mission was organised by AAKA Space Studio, a space research and simulation organisation. It was conducted at Dholavira in Gujarat. The mission duration was from 1 February to 8 February 2026. It aimed to simulate isolation and operational challenges similar to real space missions.
5. Which team won the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy?
[A] Services
[B] Assam
[C] Railways
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Services]
Notes:
Services won the 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy. The final was played at Dhakuakhana Stadium in Assam. Services defeated Kerala by 1–0 in a closely fought match. The winning goal was scored in the 109th minute of extra time. Striker Abhishek Pawar scored from a cross delivered by Shubham Rana. This victory marked Services’ eighth Santosh Trophy title. Services had also defeated Kerala in the 2023–24 season final.
