1. Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
A recent faunal survey in Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary has greatly increased biodiversity records of Kerala’s youngest protected area. The sanctuary is located in Malappuram district of Kerala on the western slopes of the Nilgiris. Its name comes from the Karimpuzha River, a tributary of the Chaliyar River. The forest forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) and the Nilambur Elephant Reserve (ER). It borders Mukurthi National Park (Tamil Nadu) and Silent Valley National Park (Kerala).
2. SAKSHAM (Samrakshan Kshamatha Mahotsav) is an annual awareness campaign initiated by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Power
[B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[C] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[D] Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas]
Notes:
SAKSHAM (Samrakshan Kshamatha Mahotsav) 2026 is an awareness campaign launched to promote conservation of national energy resources. It is initiated by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It aims to encourage fuel conservation and sustainable energy practices for a greener future. The campaign is conducted by oil and gas public sector enterprises with support from local bodies, schools, industries, and stakeholders. SAKSHAM 2026 runs for two weeks from 2 to 16 February 2026. The theme “Conserve Oil and Gas, Go Green” highlights energy efficiency and a shift towards renewable energy.
3. Fuego volcano, that was recently seen in news, is located in which country?
[A] Ethiopia
[B] Guatemala
[C] Indonesia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Guatemala]
Notes:
Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego, one of Central America’s most persistently active volcanoes, has recently witnessed a powerful explosive eruption. Volcán de Fuego is an active volcano located in Guatemala and means “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish. It is a young basaltic stratovolcano overlooking the historic city of Antigua. The volcano lies between Acatenango and Agua volcanoes and rises to 3,763 metres above sea level. It is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc stretching from Guatemala to Panama. Guatemala lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to volcanic and seismic activity.
4. NeophyteID application was launched by which state government to identify invasive plant species?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
NeophyteID is an Artificial Intelligence powered mobile application launched by the Chief Minister of Kerala. It is designed to identify invasive plant species across Kerala and support biodiversity conservation. The app is developed by the Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS). The application is citizen friendly and helps communities, students, and ecologists monitor invasive plants. It uses image recognition and geospatial tracking through camera or gallery images.
5. The Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha are originally from which Indian state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Gujarat
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
India will display the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka as part of cultural and spiritual diplomacy. The relics come from the Devnimori archaeological site near Shamlaji in the Aravalli district of Gujarat. The site was first explored in 1957 by archaeologist Professor S. N. Chowdhry. Excavations showed that Buddhism flourished in western India during the early Common Era. A relic casket made of green schist was found inside the Devnimori Stupa at 24 feet height. The Brahmi script inscription reads “dashabala sharira nilay”, meaning abode of Buddha’s bodily relic.
