1. Motor Neuron Disease (MND), that was recently seen in news, primarily affects which part of the human body?
[A] Circulatory system
[B] Nervous system
[C] Digestive system
[D] Endocrine system
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Correct Answer: B [Nervous system]
Notes:
Scientists have recently developed a breakthrough therapy that clears toxic proteins from nerve cells, offering new hope for treating Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Motor Neuron Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a rare condition that damages parts of the nervous system. It causes muscle weakness, wasting, and paralysis as motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord die prematurely, stopping signals between the brain and muscles. Around 20% of cases are genetic, mostly affecting people over 50 years old. There is currently no cure, but treatment helps manage symptoms.
2. What is the DRISHTI system recently developed by the Indian Railways?
[A] AI-based Freight Wagon Locking Monitoring System
[B] Train scheduling software
[C] Ticket booking app
[D] Passenger safety alarm
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Correct Answer: A [AI-based Freight Wagon Locking Monitoring System]
Notes:
Indian Railways is planning to install a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Locking Monitoring System called DRISHTI. DRISHTI stands for an AI-based Freight Wagon Locking Monitoring System. It is developed jointly by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF). The system detects unlocked or tampered freight wagon doors in real time to enhance safety and security. It uses AI-powered cameras, sensors, computer vision, and machine learning to monitor door positions.
3. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPV&FRA) functions under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare]
Notes:
Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister announced that the Plant Variety and Farmers’ Rights Protection Authority Act will be amended during the 21st Foundation Day of the Authority. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPV&FRA) was established on 11 November 2005 under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001. It works under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. The Authority grants intellectual property rights to plant breeders for developing new plant varieties. It recognises and rewards farmers who conserve traditional varieties and biodiversity. It protects farmers’ rights to save, use, sow, resow, exchange, and sell farm-saved seeds.
4. Which global organization released the Global TB Report 2025?
[A] World Health Organization (WHO)
[B] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
[C] UNICEF
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: A [World Health Organization (WHO)]
Notes:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global TB Report 2025, India’s total tuberculosis (TB) cases have reduced by 21% in the last decade — nearly double the global average of 12%. TB cases in India dropped from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh in 2024. Mortality due to TB also declined from 28 per lakh in 2015 to 21 per lakh in 2024. The Health Ministry credited the progress to an improved case-finding approach that enhanced diagnosis and treatment coverage. There has been no significant rise in multidrug-resistant TB cases.
5. What is the new slogan of the Maharashtra Agriculture Department?
[A] Smart Sheti, Strong Shetkar
[B] Harit Sheti, Samruddha Shetkari
[C] Sashwat Sheti, Samruddha Shetkari
[D] Modern Sheti, Digital Shetkar
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Correct Answer: C [Sashwat Sheti, Samruddha Shetkari]
Notes:
The Maharashtra Agriculture Department has launched a new logo and slogan, marking its first visual identity revamp in 38 years. The new emblem was unveiled in Mumbai by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne. The new slogan is “Sashwat Sheti, Samruddha Shetkari”, meaning “Sustainable Farming, Prosperous Farmer”. It was selected through a state-wide competition that received over 1,700 entries.
