1. The Passport Seva Portal was established by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of External Affairs]
Notes:
Recently, the Passport Seva Portal faced major server issues, causing disruptions at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) across India. The Passport Seva Portal was set up by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services as a Public-Private Partnership. It helps citizens easily apply for or renew their passports from home. The portal is user-friendly and offers several passport-related services online.
2. Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Recently, the Union government issued the final notification declaring the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary, ending a 10-year-long movement to protect the area in north Karnataka. The Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gadag district of Karnataka. It has a variety of habitats like dry deciduous forests, grasslands, scrublands, and riverine zones, and is often called the “Western Ghats of North Karnataka.”
3. Which expressway in India is the first to be equipped with an AI-powered Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)?
[A] Purvanchal Expressway
[B] Yamuna Expressway
[C] Mumbai-Pune Expressway
[D] Dwarka Expressway
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Correct Answer: D [Dwarka Expressway]
Notes:
Recently, Dwarka Expressway became the first road in India to be equipped with an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). The project is being implemented by Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL). Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) is a set of smart technologies designed to improve traffic efficiency, safety, and reliability on roads.
4. Tawi River, that was recently seen in news, is a major tributary of which river?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Chenab
[D] Godavari
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Correct Answer: C [Chenab]
Notes:
Recently, nine men were rescued in a joint operation by police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams after being trapped in the Tawi River due to a sudden rise in water level caused by heavy rains. The Tawi River is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab River and is an important river in the Jammu region. It is considered sacred and is also known as “Surya Putri” in ancient texts.
5. Which two states are involved in the inter-state water dispute over the Banakacherla Reservoir Project?
[A] Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
[B] Telangana and Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
[D] Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Telangana and Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Recently, a new inter-state water dispute has emerged between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the Banakacherla Reservoir Project, with Telangana claiming it violates the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The Banakacherla Reservoir Project is a proposed irrigation project by the Andhra Pradesh government to divert surplus water from the Godavari River to the drought-prone Rayalaseema region. It is located in Banakacherla in the Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh.
