1. e-SHRAM portal was launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Labour and Employment]
Notes:
As of 22nd July 2025, over 30.95 crore unorganised workers have registered on the e-SHRAM portal. e-SHRAM stands for Electronic Shramik Registration and Management. It was launched on 26th August 2021 by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) seeded with Aadhaar. It aims to build a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW). It covers migrant workers, construction workers, gig and platform workers, and more. The portal now supports 22 languages through the Bhashini project by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY).
2. Gavri festival is primarily celebrated by which community of Rajasthan?
[A] Sahariya community
[B] Garasia community
[C] Mina community
[D] Bhil community
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Correct Answer: D [Bhil community]
Notes:
A photo exhibition on the Gavri festival of the Bhil tribe of Mewar is being showcased for the first time at the India International Centre Art Gallery. Gavri is a 40-day ritual held annually after Raksha Bandhan by the Bhil community in Rajasthan to honour Gorkhiya Mata. Bhil troupes perform khels (dance-dramas), songs, and religious rituals in villages, especially where their married sisters and daughters live. The drama combines dialogue, music, and vibrant costumes, also called Gavri or Rai Nach.
3. Legionnaires’ disease, that was recently seen in news, is caused by which agent?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Virus
[C] Fungus
[D] Protozoa
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Correct Answer: A [Bacteria]
Notes:
In July 2025, five confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease were reported in Central Harlem, New York City. The New York City Department of Health launched an urgent investigation into possible environmental sources. Cooling towers, air conditioners, hot tubs, and humidifiers are being tested for Legionella bacteria. Legionnaires’ disease is a severe type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria are found in natural water sources like lakes, rivers, and soil, and can spread through inhaling contaminated water droplets. It is not contagious and cannot spread from person to person.
4. A rare Marbled Cat, that was recently spotted in Assam, is native to which region?
[A] South and Southeast Asia
[B] Central Africa
[C] North America
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [South and Southeast Asia]
Notes:
In July 2025, researchers captured the first-ever photos of the elusive Marbled Cat in Kakoi Reserve Forest, Assam. The Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) is a small wild cat native to South and Southeast Asia. It resembles a miniature clouded leopard but is unrelated to it. In India, it mainly inhabits forests in the Northeastern states. Marbled Cats are solitary, nocturnal, and feed on small animals and birds. It is listed as Near Threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
5. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is developed by which organization?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[D] Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ]
Notes:
In July 2025, ISRO announced that the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite has been mounted on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) ahead of its launch. All systems of the rocket have been successfully checked. NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is a joint mission between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and ISRO to study Earth’s changing ecosystems. GSLV is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbits (GTOs). It can carry heavier payloads than the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
