1. What is the name of initiative launched by Ministry of Home Affairs to eradicate Naxalism and Maoist ideology?
[A] Operation Prahar
[B] Operation Kagar
[C] Operation Shakti
[D] Operation Vijay
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Correct Answer: B [Operation Kagar]
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Operation Kagar has successfully encircled the last remaining Naxal strongholds in the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border regions. Operation Kagar was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to eliminate Maoist insurgents and dismantle the political ideology of Maoism. The operation combines military action, surveillance technology, and development outreach to combat Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). The campaign has reduced Naxal-affected districts from 106 in 2015 to just 6 in 2025. In 2024, 287 Naxals were neutralized, with over 150 already in 2025.
2. Where was the world’s first energy transmission garden inaugurated?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
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The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Verma, inaugurated Babuji Vanam, the world’s first energy transmission garden in Hyderabad. The garden was developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Babuji Maharaj and the end of a year-long national celebration. Located in Kanha Village, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, the site promotes yogic energy transmission called Pranahuti. The initiative is led by Heartfulness and promotes meditation, wellness, and sustainable living. More than 50,000 people attended the event in person, while millions joined online from 165 countries.
3. Which city’s airport has launched digital first Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC)?
[A] Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Lucknow
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
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Mumbai International Airport, operated by the Adani Group, has introduced a modernized, digital-first Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC). The upgraded facility is equipped with advanced technology including real-time data systems, high-resolution visual displays, and integrated communication platforms. This development is aimed at significantly improving the airport’s operational efficiency and coordination among various stakeholders such as airlines, ground staff, and air traffic controllers. The AOCC represents a major step toward smart infrastructure in aviation, reinforcing Mumbai’s role as a major global air travel hub with cutting-edge technological capabilities.
4. Which state government has launched ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ tanker delivery scheme?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
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The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) launched ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ to supply clean drinking water using GPS-tracked tankers in Bengaluru. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched the ‘Sarvarigu Sanchari Cauvery’ scheme to stop the monopoly of private water tanker mafia charging up to ₹3,000 per tanker. Under the scheme, 4,000 litres is priced at ₹660, 6,000 litres at ₹740, and 12,000 litres at ₹1,290, with extra charges for deliveries beyond 2 km. The ‘Kaverionwheels’ app allows real-time booking, tracking, and OTP-based verification of deliveries.
5. The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending which act?
[A] Foreigners Act, 1946
[B] Citizenship Act, 1955
[C] Emigration Act, 1983
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Citizenship Act, 1955]
Notes:
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation recently launched the new Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Portal in New Delhi. The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced in August 2005 by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955. A foreign national can apply for OCI if they were an Indian citizen on or after 26th January 1950, or were eligible to become one on that date. OCI status is also open to those whose ancestors belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15th August 1947. The new OCI portal aims to simplify and modernize the application process for eligible foreign nationals.
6. The Mullaperiyar Dam is built on which river?
[A] Periyar
[B] Vaigai
[C] Bharathappuzha
[D] Pampa
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Correct Answer: A [Periyar]
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The Supreme Court recently directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to resolve disputes over the Mullaperiyar Dam with expert help. The Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in Thekkady, Idukki district, Kerala. It is located 881 meters above sea level in the Western Ghats mountains. The dam stands at the meeting point of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers. It is one of India’s oldest dams, built between 1887 and 1895.
7. iGOT Karmayogi platform is developed under which national mission?
[A] Digital India
[B] Mission Karmayogi
[C] e-Governance 2.0
[D] Skill India Mission
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Correct Answer: B [Mission Karmayogi]
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The Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) Karmayogi platform has crossed a major milestone of 1 crore registered users. iGOT Karmayogi is launched under Mission Karmayogi, which is India’s National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB). It acts as a central learning hub for all levels of government officials through online, anytime, and role-based digital training. The platform replaces traditional classroom training with continuous and modular learning. It is designed as a scalable Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for long-term learning. iGOT Karmayogi is developed as a key part of the Digital India stack.
8. Bharat Forecast System is developed by which institute?
[A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
[B] Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
[C] Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune
[D] National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune]
Notes:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will soon start using the Bharat Forecast System (BFS) for improved weather predictions. BFS is an indigenously developed advanced forecasting model created by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune. It offers a 6-kilometre resolution, the highest in the world, allowing better prediction of small-scale weather events. This is a major upgrade from the earlier 12-kilometre Global Forecast System (GFS) used in India. The higher resolution will help forecast localised events like heavy rainfall and cyclones more accurately. BFS is powered by the Arka supercomputer, which has 11.77 petaflops of speed and 33 petabytes of storage. The supercomputer is based at IITM, Pune, and will significantly reduce forecast processing time compared to the older Pratyush system.
9. Mount Khangchendzonga, that was recently seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Sikkim]
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The Chief Minister of Sikkim has urged the central government to ban climbing on Mt. Khangchendzonga, respecting local sentiments. Locals believe the peak is sacred and home to their guardian deity, Dzonga. Mt. Khangchendzonga is located in Sikkim on the India-Nepal border in the Eastern Himalayas. It contains the Khangchendzonga National Park, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site.
10. What is the name of the campaign launched to empower farmers by accelerating agricultural transformation in India?
[A] Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
[B] Krishi Vikas Mission
[C] Annadata Empowerment Program
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan]
Notes:
Union Agriculture Minister launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. The campaign aims to empower over 1.5 crore farmers by accelerating agricultural transformation in India. It is led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and coordinated by ICAR-CIFA. The goal is to spread advanced technologies in agriculture and fisheries to rural areas. It promotes self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience in farming and aquaculture. The campaign supports the vision of Viksit Bharat, meaning Developed India. It targets over 5 crore farmers across all districts through training, demos, and farmer-scientist interactions. It highlights fisheries as an essential part of rural development and livelihood security.