1. Souparnika River, that was recently seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Udupi District Collector (DC) and Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) Chairman to submit an action plan to stop wastewater flow into the Souparnika River. The Souparnika, also called Sowparnika, is a west-flowing river in Karnataka. It flows through dense forests of the Western Ghats. The river originates from the Kodachadri Hills in the Western Ghats.
2. What is the rank of India in Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026?
[A] Fourth
[B] Fifth
[C] Sixth
[D] Seventh
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Correct Answer: C [Sixth]
Notes:
India ranked sixth among 11 Asian countries in the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026, showing the need to strengthen manufacturing competitiveness. The Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) measures competitiveness across eight key pillars and 43 sub-parameters. The index is in its third year and is released by Dezan Shira and Associates. Malaysia rose to second place in 2026, replacing Vietnam. Vietnam slipped to third position. These changes indicate intensifying competition within Asia’s manufacturing sector.
3. Which city has been ranked the world’s safest city for the tenth consecutive year, according to 2026 Numbeo Global Safety Index?
[A] Abu Dhabi
[B] Tokyo
[C] Vienna
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: A [Abu Dhabi]
Notes:
Abu Dhabi ranked the world’s safest city for the tenth consecutive year since 2017. The ranking was released by Numbeo, a global cost of living and quality of life database. The achievement highlights Abu Dhabi’s strong security, stability, and high quality of life. It strengthens the emirate’s image as a top destination for living, working, and investment.
4. Mount Aso, that was recently seen in news, is located in which country?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: A [Japan]
Notes:
Authorities launched a major search after a helicopter went missing near the highly active Mount Aso volcano in Japan. Mount Aso is located in Kumamoto Prefecture (Ken), Kyushu, Japan. It rises to an elevation of about 1,592 metres. It is the largest active volcano in Japan. Mount Aso has the world’s largest active caldera, about 114 kilometres in circumference.
5. In India, the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) National Award is administered by which organisation?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] National Productivity Council
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] Department of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: B [National Productivity Council]
Notes:
Bakul Limbasiya, founder of Bhathwari Technologies, received the APO National Award for productivity, innovation, and leadership. The award is instituted by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and administered in India by the National Productivity Council (NPC) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It is among India’s highest recognitions for advancing productivity and competitiveness. The award marks a milestone for India’s lab-grown diamond (LGD) industry. Limbasiya produced India’s first lab-grown diamond in 2004 and pioneered the sector since 1998.
