1. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Madras High Court recently ordered action against illegal resorts and tourist lodges within the prohibited zone of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR). Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in the Erode District of Tamil Nadu. It lies at the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The reserve covers an area of over 1,400 square kilometres. It connects with Mudumalai, Bandipur, and Biligiri Ranganatha (BR) Tiger Reserves, forming a large tiger landscape.
2. The AgriEnIcs Programme was launched by which ministry of the Government of India?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes:
Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the transfer of technology under the AgriEnIcs Programme. AgriEnIcs is a national programme of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) focused on agriculture and environment. Its objective is to research, develop, deploy, demonstrate, and commercialize advanced technologies in these domains. It acts as a national platform for research and development (R&D) and technology translation in agriculture and environmental management.
3. The ‘Saksham’ Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Grid System has been developed by which organization?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
[C] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[D] Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
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Correct Answer: B [Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)]
Notes:
The Indian Army has recently started procuring the indigenously developed ‘Saksham’ Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Grid System. SAKSHAM stands for Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management. It is an advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System designed to detect and neutralize hostile drones. The system is modular and operates as a high-end Command and Control (C2) platform. It functions on the secure Army Data Network (ADN). SAKSHAM ensures complete airspace security in the Tactical Battlefield Space (TBS). It has been developed indigenously by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
4. DRAVYA portal is an initiative of which organization?
[A] Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
[B] Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
[C] National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: A [Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)]
Notes:
In its first phase, the DRAVYA portal aims to catalogue information on 100 key medicinal substances. DRAVYA stands for Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances. It is the largest digital database of Ayurvedic ingredients and products. The portal combines data from classical Ayurveda texts, modern scientific literature, and field studies. It is an initiative of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). The portal is Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready and will link with the Ayush Grid and drug policy initiatives. It features QR code integration for standardised display in medicinal plant gardens and repositories. It offers open-access, dynamic data on Ayurvedic pharmacology, botany, chemistry, and safety information.
5. National Post Day is celebrated in India every year on which day?
[A] October 8
[B] October 9
[C] October 10
[D] October 11
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Correct Answer: C [October 10]
Notes:
National Post Day is celebrated in India every year on October 10. It honors the Indian Postal Department for its vital role in India’s development and in connecting people nationwide. The Indian Postal Department, also known as India Post, was established in 1854 by Lord Dalhousie during the British era. It operates under the Department of Posts, which comes under the Ministry of Communications. India Post is the largest postal network in the world, serving even remote rural areas.
