1. Udayan Fort, that was recently seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Udayan Fort is a historic site dating back nearly 2,500 years to the era of the Vatsa Mahajanapada. It is located in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River. The fort is associated with King Udayana, one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas. King Udayana was known for his military strength, diplomacy, and patronage of culture. The fort is now set for restoration to preserve its historical and cultural significance.
2. SVAMITVA scheme was launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Panchayati Raj]
Notes:
The SVAMITVA Scheme is gaining attention after a survey by Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad highlighted its positive impact on rural India. The study finds that the scheme is helping in formalising residential land ownership in villages. It is improving the financial position of Gram Panchayats through better property tax assessment. The SVAMITVA Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas. It was launched nationwide on April 24, 2021, on National Panchayati Raj Day. The scheme aims to provide legal property ownership cards to rural households.
3. The Korowai tribe is primarily found in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Australia
[C] New Zealand
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [Indonesia]
Notes:
The Korowai tribe is being re-examined as earlier myths about cannibalism are being challenged. The tribe lives in the southeastern region of Papua, Indonesia, and remained isolated until the 1970s. The Korowai people are known for building treehouses high above the ground for safety and survival. They depend on forests for hunting, gathering, and daily livelihood. Their culture reflects a deep connection with nature and traditional practices. The tribe was often sensationalised in media for alleged cannibalism. Historical evidence suggests such practices were limited and linked to social and spiritual beliefs.
4. DAMPE Satellite is developed by which country?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
DAMPE Satellite has made observations on the acceleration of cosmic rays. The findings show that the intensity of cosmic radiation decreases sharply beyond a certain high-energy threshold. DAMPE stands for Dark Matter Particle Explorer and is also known as “Wukong.” It was developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It is China’s first astronomical satellite designed for high-energy observations. The satellite was launched in 2015 into a polar sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of about 500 km. It detects high-energy gamma rays, electrons, and cosmic rays.
5. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary has witnessed a demand from a committee of monks to remove its eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) status. The eco-sensitive zone status was notified about ten years ago to protect the region’s fragile ecosystem. The demand aims to allow unrestricted organisation of religious activities in the Girnar hills. The sanctuary is located in Junagadh district of Gujarat in the Saurashtra region. It is an ecologically important area that supports around 54 Asiatic lions.
