1. Which country has become the first in South Asia to join the United Nations (UN) Water Convention?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] Bhutan
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the United Nations (UN) Water Convention. The UN Water Convention is officially called the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. It was adopted in Helsinki in 1992 and came into force in 1996. Initially designed for the pan-European region, it became open to all UN Member States after March 2016. It is a legally binding treaty promoting sustainable management of shared water resources. It helps prevent conflicts, promote peace, and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, has come alive with thousands of migratory birds marking the start of the season. It is one of the oldest bird-protected areas in India and Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary is a freshwater wetland protected by local communities. It is recognized internationally as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) on the Coromandel Coast.
3. A flock of rare White Ibis, also known as Black-headed Ibis, was recently spotted in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
A flock of rare White Ibis, also known as Black-headed Ibis, was recently sighted in the salt pan regions of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. The Black-headed Ibis, also called the Oriental White Ibis or Indian White Ibis, belongs to the ibis family Threskiornithidae. It is a wader bird adapted to various aquatic environments. It is found across South and Southeast Asia, from India to Japan. It is listed as “Least Concern” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
4. Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is developed by which country?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Australia
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: D [United States]
Notes:
The United States (US) Air Force recently conducted a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), planned months in advance. The LGM-30G Minuteman III is an American-made silo-launched guided missile designed for surface attacks. “L” stands for silo-launched, “G” for surface attack, and “M” for guided missile in the US Department of Defense code. The US currently maintains around 440 Minuteman III missiles in its arsenal.
5. Which organization released the State of the Climate Update for COP30?
[A] United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
[B] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
[C] International Energy Agency (IEA)
[D] World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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Correct Answer: D [World Meteorological Organization (WMO)]
Notes:
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) released the State of the Climate Update for COP30. 2025 is projected to be the 2nd or 3rd warmest year on record. The last 11 years, including 2025, are the warmest 11 years in recorded history. This indicates global efforts are not on track to meet the Paris Agreement climate goals. The period 2015–2025 will be the warmest 11-year span in 176 years. Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) reached record levels in 2024 and continue rising in 2025. Renewable energy adoption is expanding. Climate action plans are increasingly guided by science-based climate services
