1. Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme was launched by which state government?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra ]
Notes:
Recently, the Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation (MKVDC) issued a Letter of Award (LoA) for an irrigation project under the Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme in Maharashtra. The Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme is a major irrigation infrastructure project in Maharashtra. It is implemented under the administrative jurisdiction of the Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation (MKVDC), Pune. The project will develop a comprehensive water distribution system covering 2,277 hectares of command area. It covers six villages of Satara Taluka: Tasgaon, Varne, Karandwadi, Devkarwadi, Degaon, and Nigadi.
2. Amangarh Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh ]
Notes:
Recently, the fourth eco-tourism season at Amangarh Tiger Reserve was extended by 15 days. It is located in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. The reserve forms part of the Terai-Bhabar ecosystem, a unique forest belt along the foothills of the Himalayas. Amangarh was originally a part of Jim Corbett National Park. After the creation of Uttarakhand in 2000, the Amangarh sector remained in Uttar Pradesh.
3. INS Tarkash, that was recently seen in news, belongs to which class of warships?
[A] Shivalik-class
[B] Talwar-class
[C] Kolkata-class
[D] Nilgiri-class
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Correct Answer: B [Talwar-class]
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Recently, INS Tarkash arrived at Victoria, Seychelles, during its deployment in the South-West Indian Ocean Region. INS Tarkash is a state-of-the-art stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the second of three Talwar-class guided missile frigates. The Talwar-class frigates are modified versions of the Krivak III-class frigates. The ship was designed and built in Russia. It was constructed at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad.
4. Which institution developed the chilli varieties LCA-625 and LCA-643?
[A] Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
[B] Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru
[C] Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Guntur
[D] Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow
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Correct Answer: C [Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Guntur]
Notes:
Recently, the Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Lam Farm, Guntur developed two new chilli varieties: LCA-625 and LCA-643. These varieties have been developed as alternatives to the popular Teja and Byadgi chillies. Both varieties offer improved pest tolerance, high pungency, and better adaptability to weather stress. LCA-643 is suitable for both green and dry chilli cultivation. LCA-643 is tolerant to moisture stress and shows moderate resistance to Gemini virus and black thrips infestation. LCA-625 is mainly meant for dry chilli production and resembles the Teja variety.
5. Which state recorded the highest fiscal deficit in FY25, according to data from a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya ]
Notes:
Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) released a report showing that 18 out of 28 Indian states exceeded the fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in FY25. The fiscal deterioration was comparable to the stress seen during the COVID-19 period (FY21). Meghalaya recorded the highest fiscal deficit (8.69%), followed by Nagaland (6.14%) and Sikkim (5.59%). Around 14 states, including Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Odisha, saw a sharp increase (over 25%) in fiscal deficit compared to FY24. The number of states with a revenue surplus declined from 16 in FY24 to 13 in FY25. Bihar, Mizoram, and Telangana shifted from revenue surplus to revenue deficit in FY25.
