1. Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Wayanad district of Kerala and recently gained attention after a wild gaur was captured and released there by the Forest Department team. It forms part of the larger Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Tholpetty is one of the two separated sections of Wayanad Sanctuary, while Muthanga forms the southern section. The sanctuary mainly contains tropical moist dry deciduous and semi-evergreen forests
2. What is the primary objective of the “Su Sahay” chatbot launched by the Supreme Court of India?
[A] To monitor cyber crime cases across India
[B] Facilitate easier access to justice and court related services
[C] Managing pollution in cities
[D] To conduct virtual court hearings automatically
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Correct Answer: B [Facilitate easier access to justice and court related services]
Notes:
“Su Sahay” is an Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot launched by the Supreme Court of India to improve access to justice and court-related services. It is integrated with the Supreme Court website to assist litigants with legal and procedural information. The chatbot was developed by the National Informatics Centre in collaboration with the Supreme Court Registry. Its main objective is to provide guidance on filing procedures, court services, and general court-related queries in a user-friendly manner.
3. Valley fever, that was recently seen in news, is caused by which agent?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Virus
[C] Fungus
[D] Protozoa
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Correct Answer: C [Fungus]
Notes:
Valley fever recently came into news after a 37-year-old Indian tech professional in California died due to severe lung complications and respiratory failure caused by the infection. Also known as acute coccidioidomycosis, it is a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides fungi found in dry, dusty soil of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. Infection occurs by inhaling airborne fungal spores disturbed through farming, construction, or wind; it does not spread from person to person. Treatment involves antifungal medicines, while no vaccine is currently available.
4. Where was Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Summit 2026 held?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Summit was held in New Delhi. The summit highlighted India’s economic resilience amid global geopolitical and economic challenges. India is expected to achieve record exports of nearly USD 863 billion and continues to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies. Discussions focused on Atmanirbhar Bharat, expansion through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and opportunities in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing.
5. Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2026–2033 was launched by India in partnership with which organisation?
[A] Food and Agriculture Organization
[B] International Fund for Agricultural Development
[C] World Food Programme
[D] United Nations Development Programme
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Correct Answer: B [International Fund for Agricultural Development]
Notes:
The Government of India and International Fund for Agricultural Development launched the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2026–2033 at Bharat Mandapam. The eight-year programme aims to increase rural incomes, strengthen climate resilience, and promote sustainable livelihoods. It aligns with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision and focuses on improving resilience of rural communities and strengthening knowledge systems. The programme emphasizes Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, rural finance, digital agriculture, and climate-resilient value chains.
