1. Volcan de Fuego, recently seen in the news due to an eruption, is located in which country?
[A] Mexico
[B] Panama
[C] Guatemala
[D] Honduras
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Correct Answer: C [Guatemala]
Notes:
Volcan de Fuego (“Volcano of Fire”) in Guatemala recently erupted, forcing tourists to quickly evacuate as burning rocks fell on its slopes. It is an active basaltic stratovolcano located in Guatemala and one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. The volcano overlooks the historic city of Antigua, along with two other major stratovolcanoes. Volcan de Fuego is part of the Central American Volcanic Arc, a chain of volcanoes extending from Guatemala to Panama. Guatemala is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
2. Burevestnik missile has been developed by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Israel
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [Russia ]
Notes:
Russia’s Burevestnik missile recently drew attention after research suggested that its flight may leave a trail of radioactive material due to its nuclear-powered propulsion system. Burevestnik, meaning “Storm Petrel”, is a ground-launched, low-flying, nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed cruise missile developed by Russia. It is regarded as the world’s first nuclear-powered cruise missile. The missile was among the six strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018. NATO designates the missile as SSC-X-9 Skyfall.
3. The Sahariya tribe is primarily found in which states?
[A] Odisha and Jharkhand
[B] Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
[C] Chhattisgarh and Telangana
[D] Gujarat and Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Sahariya Tribe was recently in the news when the President interacted with members of the tribe at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The Sahariya are recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in India. They are also known by names such as Seher, Sair, Savar, Saonar, and Sahra. The tribe primarily inhabits forest and village areas of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. They generally live in separate settlements called “Seharana”, which consist of clusters of houses.
4. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is headquartered in which city?
[A] Chennai
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Bengaluru
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad ]
Notes:
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) recently started issuing Specialized El Niño Bulletins to inform maritime sectors about the possible impacts of ongoing El Niño conditions. INCOIS was established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and functions under the Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO). It is mandated to provide ocean information and advisory services to society, industry, government agencies, and the scientific community through ocean observations and research. The headquarters of INCOIS is located in Hyderabad.
5. Antaram idukki, recently discovered in the Western Ghats, belongs to which group of organisms?
[A] Tiger moth
[B] Spider
[C] Dragonfly
[D] Frog
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Correct Answer: A [Tiger moth]
Notes:
Researchers have discovered a new genus and species of tiger moth named Antaram idukki in the southern Western Ghats. It was discovered in Idukki district, Kerala. So far, the species is known only from the Idukki region. Tiger moths play an important ecological role as pollinators, especially for plants that bloom at night. They also serve as a food source for birds, bats, and other wildlife.
