1. Jaechanax kuranganiensis, that was recently seen in news, belongs to which species?
[A] Butterfly
[B] Beetle
[C] Ant
[D] Snake
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Correct Answer: B [Beetle]
Notes:
Researchers recently discovered a new aquatic insect species called Jaechanax kuranganiensis, a type of water-penny beetle. It was found in the fast-flowing Kurangani stream of the Bodi Hills, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. This is the first record of the Jaechanax genus in Tamil Nadu. The genus was earlier known only from three species found in other Asian countries.
2. Which state secured first position in the Best State category of the 6th National Water Awards for 2024?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra secured first position in the Best State category of the 6th National Water Awards for 2024. The awards were announced by Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil. Gujarat and Haryana were placed second and third respectively. This year, 46 winners were selected across ten categories, including Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, and Best Institution. The 1st National Water Awards were launched in 2018 by the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) to promote awareness and best water usage practices.
3. Where was the Bharat-Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav 2025 organized?
[A] New Delhi, India
[B] Kandy, Sri Lanka
[C] Chandigarh, India
[D] Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: D [Colombo, Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Bharat-Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav was inaugurated at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event was inaugurated by High Commissioner of India Santosh Jha and Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr Madhura Senevirathna. The festival celebrates Sanskrit as a timeless language of wisdom, harmony, and knowledge. It is jointly organised by Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education, Central Sanskrit University, and India-Sri Lanka Foundation.
4. Where is India’s first 3 Megawatt-hour (MWh) Vanadium Redox Flow Battery system installed?
[A] Greater Noida
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: A [Greater Noida]
Notes:
Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated India’s first and largest Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system. The VRFB has a capacity of 3 Megawatt-hour (MWh) at NTPC’s NETRA Research & Development Centre in Greater Noida. This milestone advances India’s long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions and strengthens renewable energy integration and national grid resilience. Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) is a modern technology offering an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, expanding the pool of usable elements for battery systems.
5. Which state has become the first in India to implement the amended Bharat Net Scheme?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: C [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab has become the first state in India to implement the amended Bharat Net Scheme across the entire state. This enables live monitoring of the border state from any location in the country. By the end of November 2025, every village in Punjab will be covered under the scheme. Bharat Net Scheme aims to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats, households, and institutions. The scheme also supports e-health and e-governance services in rural areas.
