1. Which is the nodal ministry for the National Medical Register (NMR), a centralized digital database?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Social Justice
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Notes:
Less than 1% of doctors in India have registered with the National Medical Register (NMR) eight months after its launch. National Medical Register (NMR) is a centralized digital database that includes all licensed allopathic (MBBS) doctors in India. It was launched in August 2024 under Section 31 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is the nodal ministry for the NMR. The NMR aims to create a comprehensive registry of all allopathic doctors in India, ensuring transparency and accountability in the medical field. It also enhances public trust, helps in credential verification, and aids in policy planning for healthcare.
2. Which state is the host of 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG)?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) will take place on June 9-10 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The theme of the two-day conference is ‘Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation.’ It will include six plenary sessions and six breakout sessions. The event is jointly organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with Andhra Pradesh’s collaboration. The conference will discuss strategies to enhance public service quality and promote “minimum government, maximum governance.” National e-Gov Awards (NAeG) 2025 will be conferred, and notable leaders will participate, including Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister.
3. Thrissur Pooram festival is celebrated in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
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The Thrissur Pooram has officially begun with the ceremonial flag hoisting called Kodiyettam at the participating temples. Thrissur Pooram is an annual Hindu temple festival celebrated in Thrissur, Kerala during April-May. It was started by Shakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Kochi. Ten temples participate in the festival, including Paramekkavu, Thiruvambadi, Kanimangalam, Karamucku, Laloor, Choorakottukara, Panamukkampally, Ayyanthole, Chembukkavu, and Neythilakavu. The festival features grand Poorams or processions of decorated elephants with traditional percussion music.
4. World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on which day every year?
[A] May 1
[B] May 2
[C] May 3
[D] May 4
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Correct Answer: C [May 3]
Notes:
Every year on May 3, World Press Freedom Day is celebrated to highlight the vital role of the media, known as the fourth pillar of democracy. The day spreads awareness about the struggles faced by journalists and supports the free flow of information. It honours media professionals who have risked or lost their lives in search of truth. This year’s theme is ‘Reporting In The Brave New World – The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Press Freedom And The Media.’ The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1993 after a 1991 recommendation by UNESCO.
5. Which institute has developed a 3D computational model to study thermoregulation in space?
[A] Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
[B] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
[C] Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
[D] Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)]
Notes:
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) have developed a 3D computational model to study thermoregulation in space. It shows that microgravity consistently increases human core body temperature, which is important for long-duration space missions. Microgravity is a condition of near-weightlessness experienced when objects are in free fall around Earth, not the absence of gravity. In microgravity, normal body functions like heat regulation are altered due to changes in blood flow and metabolism. The IIST model includes sweating, shivering, clothing, and organ heat to simulate real human conditions in space.
6. Kendu leaf, also known as Tendu leaf is referred to as the Green Gold of which Indian state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
Eight Gram Sabhas in Baipariguda block, Koraput district, Odisha, have harvested over 4 lakh bundles of kendu leaves in the 2025 season and are waiting for government notification to deregulate the trade. These communities are pushing to manage and sell kendu leaves under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. Kendu leaf, also known as Tendu leaf, is a vital non-wood forest product and is referred to as the “Green Gold of Odisha.” It is a major forest product in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and others. Under the FRA, forest-dwelling communities have rights to collect, use, and sell minor forest products like kendu leaves.
7. Which institution has secured the second rank in Digital OPD Registrations Under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?
[A] AIIMS Bhopal
[B] AIIMS Patna
[C] AIIMS Jodhpur
[D] AIIMS Nagpur
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Correct Answer: A [AIIMS Bhopal]
Notes:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has ranked second nationwide for its paperless and queue-less Outpatient Department (OPD) registration under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The ranking was announced by the National Health Authority (NHA), Government of India. AIIMS Bhopal generated over 1.45 million OPD tokens using the ‘Scan and Share’ service. AIIMS New Delhi holds the first position in the ranking. The ‘Scan and Share’ system allows patients to scan a QR code with their smartphones to get OPD tokens instantly.
8. The newly discovered “Pwani molecular form” mosquito has been found in which region?
[A] Coastal East Africa
[B] Central Africa
[C] Central Asia
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [Coastal East Africa]
Notes:
A new mosquito species called the “Pwani molecular form” has been found in coastal areas of Tanzania and Kenya, drawing global attention to malaria control. It belongs to the Anopheles gambiae complex, which includes some of the world’s most dangerous malaria-spreading mosquitoes. This mosquito shows strong genetic differences from other species in the same group, suggesting unique behaviour or environmental adaptation. Genetic studies confirm it is only found along the coastal regions of East Africa, mainly in Tanzania and Kenya. It does not carry the usual genes for insecticide resistance found in other malaria vectors. This may mean it has a different resistance method or is more sensitive to current insecticides.
9. The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is located in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Telangana]
Notes:
The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has reported major damage to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) barrages after the 2023 floods. NDSA is India’s national safety regulator for large dams and was established under the National Dam Safety Act, 2021. KLIP is a multi-purpose irrigation project built on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Telangana. The Godavari River, also called Dakshin Ganga, is the largest river in Peninsular India and originates from the Western Ghats in Nasik, Maharashtra. KLIP is set to become the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, using pumps to lift water to high points for irrigation.
10. Scientists have recently traced evidence of ancient wildfires (palaeofires) in the Godavari Basin from which geological period?
[A] Jurassic Period
[B] Permian Period
[C] Cambrian Period
[D] Triassic Period
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Correct Answer: B [Permian Period]
Notes:
Scientists recently found signs of ancient wildfires, called palaeofires, from the Permian Period about 250 million years ago in the Godavari Basin. Palaeofires are wildfire events recorded in ancient rocks, helping us understand Earth’s past vegetation, climate changes, and coal formation. The study covered a long geological timescale, from the Late Silurian to the present Quaternary Period. Researchers used methods like Palynofacies analysis, Raman Spectroscopy, Rock-Eval Pyrolysis, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy to study tiny fossils and charcoal. They clearly identified charcoal formed on-site (in situ) and transported charcoal (ex situ), solving a major geological debate. They also found that sea-level changes affected how fire residues were preserved—more intact during sea-level drops (regressive) and more scattered during sea-level rise (transgressive).