1. Shri Mahakaleshwar temple, that was recently seen in news, is located in which city of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Ujjain
[C] Indore
[D] Satna
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Correct Answer: B [Ujjain]
Notes:
The Supreme Court refused to hear a petition against ‘VIP darshan’ at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, saying courts should not act as gatekeepers for temple entry. Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple is a Hindu temple located on the banks of the Shipra River in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas (sacred Shiva shrines) in India. The temple is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures, Puranas, and works of poet Kalidas.
2. The European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) was established under which treaty?
[A] Maastricht Treaty, 1992
[B] Lisbon Treaty, 2007
[C] Paris Treaty, 1951
[D] Treaty of Rome, 1957
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Correct Answer: D [Treaty of Rome, 1957]
Notes:
India and the European Union (EU) agreed to strengthen cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear energy under the India–Euratom agreement. The European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) was established in 1957 under the Treaty of Rome. Its objective is to develop a common market for the peaceful use of atomic energy across Europe. Euratom promotes nuclear energy development at a European level, excluding military nuclear materials.
3. What is Lepidagathis konkanensis that was recently seen in news?
[A] A new species of flowering plant
[B] A type of Virus
[C] Traditional medicine
[D] Invasive weed
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Correct Answer: A [A new species of flowering plant]
Notes:
Researchers discovered a new wildflower species named Lepidagathis konkanensis in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. It was found in Ratnagiri district during a floristic survey of lateritic plateaus, which are iron-rich and harsh habitats. The species is currently known from a very small area of less than 65 square kilometres. The name honours the Konkan region, which is isolated by the Arabian Sea and Sahyadri Mountains. Scientists recommend its status as Data Deficient under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
4. The Doomsday Clock was established by which organization?
[A] International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
[B] Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS)
[C] United Nations (UN)
[D] European Union (EU)
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Correct Answer: B [Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS)]
Notes:
The Doomsday Clock was moved to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest ever to global catastrophe, by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS). The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock showing how close humanity is to destruction, with midnight representing doomsday. Its hands move based on threats like nuclear weapons, climate change, and disruptive technologies. The clock was created in 1947 by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS). Since 1947, it has been reset 27 times. BAS is a nonprofit founded in 1945 by Atomic Scientists of Chicago at the University of Chicago.
5. The Model Youth Gram Sabha is jointly organized by which ministries?
[A] Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[D] Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Youth Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, is organizing a National Award Ceremony for Model Youth Gram Sabha winners. Model Youth Gram Sabha is a simulated Gram Sabha forum for school students inspired by the Model United Nations (UN). It aims to strengthen Janbhagidari (people’s participation) and participatory local governance among youth. Model Youth Gram Sabha is an initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
