1. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a government agency established under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Civil Aviation]
Notes:
Recently, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) started an official investigation into the Air India flight AI-17 crash involving a Boeing 787. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a government agency under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, set up in 2012 to investigate aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace. Its goal is to find out what went wrong and suggest safety steps, not to blame anyone.
2. Totapuri mangoes are primarily cultivated in which states?
[A] Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
[B] Assam, Sikkim and Nagaland
[C] Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan, Gujarat and Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government banned the entry of Totapuri mangoes from other states into Chittoor district, leading to a dispute with Karnataka. Totapuri mangoes are mainly grown in Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This mango is known for its long shape and parrot beak-like tip, which gives it the name “Totapuri.” It is also called Ginimoothi, Sandersha, or Banglora and is native to South India.
3. What is the name of India’s first agentic AI system developed by Krutrim start up?
[A] Mitra
[B] Sanchita
[C] Vaani
[D] Kruti
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Correct Answer: D [Kruti]
Notes:
Recently, India’s first agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) named Kruti was launched by the startup Krutrim. It is a next-generation Generative AI (GenAI) tool that goes beyond just providing information. Kruti can act independently to manage complex tasks, make decisions, and solve problems for users and organizations. It uses advanced reasoning and step-by-step planning to handle multi-layered challenges without constant human input. It processes large amounts of data from various sources to create strategies and complete tasks on its own.
4. Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir Government formed a Divisional Level Committee to monitor the Eco-Sensitive Zone around the Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and is named after the twin lakes Surinsar and Mansar. It spreads across Jammu, Udhampur, and Samba districts, with most of it lying in Jammu district.
5. Which two countries are the co-hosts of the fourth UN Ocean Conference in 2028?
[A] China and Colombia
[B] South Korea and Chile
[C] New Zealand and Peru
[D] India and Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [South Korea and Chile]
Notes:
Recently, the 2025 United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference ended with over 170 countries adopting a joint declaration for urgent ocean protection. The declaration, titled Our ocean, our future: united for urgent action, urges immediate steps to conserve and use oceans sustainably. The 2025 UN Ocean Conference is co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. The next and fourth UN Ocean Conference in 2028 will be co-hosted by Chile and South Korea.
