1. The ‘Flamingo Revolution’, that was recently in news, is associated with which country?
[A] Greece
[B] Croatia
[C] Albania
[D] Montenegro
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Correct Answer: C [Albania]
Notes:
The Flamingo Revolution is a mass environmental and civil society protest movement in Albania. It opposes a US$1.6 billion luxury coastal resort project linked to Jared Kushner. Protesters have raised concerns over environmental damage, lack of public consultation, and changes to protected-area laws. The movement aims to stop the resort project, protect biodiversity, promote transparent governance, and oppose corruption.
2. The ancient Indian tradition of ‘Shastrarth’, recently mentioned by the Prime Minister in Mann Ki Baat, refers to what?
[A] Classical dance performance
[B] Military strategy training
[C] Structured scholarly debate
[D] Vedic chanting competition
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Correct Answer: C [Structured scholarly debate]
Notes:
In the 135th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Nalanda University for reviving the ancient tradition of Shastrarth. Shastrarth is an ancient Indian tradition of structured scholarly debate, where ideas are tested through logic and evidence. The term is derived from Shastra (scriptures/knowledge) and Artha (meaning/interpretation). Its roots lie in the Vedic and Upanishadic period and it was widely practiced in ancient universities such as Nalanda University, Vikramashila, and Takshashila.
3. What is the official theme of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2026?
[A] One Earth, One Future
[B] Accelerating Climate Action
[C] Together we co-create sustainable development
[D] Partnerships for Global Prosperity
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Correct Answer: C [Together we co-create sustainable development]
Notes:
The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network released the 2026 Sustainable Development Report during the third Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2026. The Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) is a prominent hybrid global platform held annually in Hamburg, Germany. Its primary goal is to rescue the unraveling UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by building practical economic, digital, and environmental alliances between the Global North and Global South. The first HSC was held on 7–8 October 2024. The theme of Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026 is “Together we co-create sustainable development.”
4. Niokolo-Koba National Park, that was recently seen in news, is located in which country?
[A] Ghana
[B] Mali
[C] Senegal
[D] Guinea
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Correct Answer: C [Senegal]
Notes:
The Global Environment Facility approved US$1.26 million for a conservation project led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The project will be implemented in Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve. It is one of the largest protected Sudanian savanna ecosystems in West Africa, covering nearly 913,000 hectares. The park is located in southeastern Senegal, near the Guinea border.
5. Which country is the host of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise?
[A] Japan
[B] Australia
[C] United States
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: C [United States ]
Notes:
The United States officially launched Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 in Hawaii. RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, aimed at enhancing global maritime security and cooperation. The exercise will continue until 31 July 2026. It is hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet and began with an opening ceremony and press conference in Hawaii. The theme of RIMPAC 2026 is “Partners: Integrated and Prepared”, highlighting joint readiness and collaboration among participating nations. Around 30 countries are participating in the exercise, making it a major multinational naval training event.
