1. Which state government has launched Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana to develop model rural villages?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet led by Chief Minister (CM) Dr. Mohan Yadav approved Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana to develop model rural villages. Villages with at least 2,000 people and 500 bovines will be developed as Vrindavan Grams. The scheme promotes cow rearing, organic farming, solar energy, water conservation, and rural entrepreneurship. Rashtriya Raksha University campus to be set up in Bhopal with ₹1.05 crore yearly support for three years.
2. Seine River, that was recently seen in news, is located in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
After more than 100 years, swimmers officially returned to the River Seine in France since its closure in 1923. The River Seine is France’s second-longest river after the Loire, stretching 775 kilometers. Its drainage basin, called the Paris Basin, covers about 79,000 square kilometers in northern France. Around 62% of the basin supports agriculture, holding 25% of France’s farm activity and up to 30% of industry.
3. National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is a statutory body under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Minority Affairs]
Notes:
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has no chairperson or members since April 2025 after their retirement. NCM is a statutory body under the Ministry of Minority Affairs formed to protect minority interests. It originated as the Minorities Commission in 1978 and became statutory under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The NCM advises central and state governments on minority welfare and builds confidence among minority communities.
4. AIR LORA is an advanced air launched ballistic missile developed by which country?
[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] United States
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: D [Israel]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to acquire AIR LORA to strengthen its long-range strike power. AIR LORA stands for Air-Launched Long-Range Attack missile. It is developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for advanced air-to-ground missions. It targets high-value and well-defended assets like command centres, air bases, and naval vessels. It uses advanced inertial navigation system/global navigation satellite system (INS/GNSS) with anti-jamming features.
5. What is “Pethia dibrugarhensis” that was recently seen in news?
[A] Fish
[B] Frog
[C] Spider
[D] Ant
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Correct Answer: A [Fish]
Notes:
Scientists recently discovered a new fish species named Pethia dibrugarhensis in the Brahmaputra River at Maijan in Dibrugarh, Assam. It belongs to the Cyprinidae family and is classified as a barb. It lives in moderately fast-flowing river stretches with mud, sand, and stone beds. It coexists with other small native fish species in the region. The fish has an incomplete lateral line. It shows a prominent black blotch on both the dorsal and ventral sides of the caudal peduncle. It lacks humeral marks and barbels, making it distinct from other species.
