1. Which organization has unveiled the AlphaGenome Atlas for studying the effects of genetic variations?
[A] Google
[B] Microsoft
[C] Meta
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: A [Google ]
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Google has unveiled the AlphaGenome Atlas, a high-resolution digital resource for studying the effects of genetic variations across the human genome. The Atlas is based on AlphaGenome, an artificial intelligence model developed by Google DeepMind. Human DNA contains roughly 3 billion base pairs; around 2% codes for proteins, while the remaining 98% is largely non-coding DNA. AlphaGenome Atlas aims to understand how variations in both coding and non-coding regions can affect biological processes. Researchers have computationally predicted the effects of approximately 9 billion possible single-nucleotide changes across human DNA.
2. Mocha (Mokha) Port, that was recently seen in the news, is located on the coast of which country?
[A] Djibouti
[B] Oman
[C] Yemen
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: C [Yemen]
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Houthi rebels, aligned with Iran, have reportedly seized control of the Yemeni port city of Mocha (Al Mokha).
The development represents a significant strategic gain for the Houthis along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Mocha (Mokha) Port is located in southwestern Yemen on the Red Sea coast. It lies on the Tihāmah coastal plain of Yemen. The port is located approximately 75–100 km west of Taiz. Mocha is situated near the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Mocha has great historical significance because it was once a major coffee-exporting centre of Arabia.
3. Which state/UT has approved a new ‘Grassroot Training Support Assistance’ component under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Delhi
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi ]
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The Delhi Government has approved a new ‘Grassroot Training Support Assistance’ component under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana. Eligible athletes training regularly at Delhi government sports centres and stadiums will receive financial assistance of ₹2,000 per month. The initiative covers athletes in the Under-14, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 categories. The assistance is intended to help young athletes continue their training without financial interruptions. The monthly support can help meet expenses related to nutrition, local travel, basic sports equipment and medical needs.
4. What is the primary purpose of the ‘One Tag’ facility launched by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister?
[A] To replace FASTag with cash payments
[B] To enable FASTag portability between bank accounts
[C] To eliminate toll plazas
[D] To provide free highway travel
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Correct Answer: B [To enable FASTag portability between bank accounts]
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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the ‘One Tag’ facility in Mumbai. The facility enables FASTag portability when a vehicle owner changes their bank account. Users can link their existing FASTag to a new bank account through the Rajmarg Yatra app. Motorists do not need to remove or replace the existing FASTag sticker when changing their bank account. The initiative aims to make FASTag management simpler and more convenient for vehicle owners. The government aims to reduce the waiting time at toll plazas to less than 10 seconds by the end of the current financial year.
5. Which state has recorded the highest number of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh ]
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India has crossed the milestone of 80 lakh Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign. It aims to strengthen preventive healthcare and protect against HPV infection and HPV-associated cancers, particularly cervical cancer. The campaign provides free and voluntary single-dose HPV vaccination. The target beneficiaries are 14-year-old girls, with parental consent. Uttar Pradesh has recorded the highest number of vaccinations, with more than 22 lakh adolescent girls vaccinated. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100% coverage of their identified targets.
