11. What is the name of the initiative launched by Odisha government to connect urban poor with government schemes?
[A] SAMBHAV
[B] SAHAJOG
[C] SAMPARK
[D] SAHYOG
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Correct Answer: B [SAHAJOG]
Notes:
Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra launched SAHAJOG to help urban poor access government welfare schemes. SAHAJOG stands for a unique initiative that identifies eligible urban poor and connects them to social schemes through awareness, doorstep services, and better local implementation. In the first phase, it covers 44 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 8 districts and aims to reach over 15 lakh people. The initiative will run in a fast-track campaign mode till June 20 and aligns with “Viksit Odisha” and “Vikasit Bharat” goals. An app will soon be launched to help connect beneficiaries, and rural areas will be covered in the next phase.
12. The Dongria Kondh tribe is primarily found in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
The Dongria Kondh tribe of Odisha was recently highlighted for showcasing their vibrant identity and cultural resilience during a festival near the Niyamgiri Hills. They are an indigenous community classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). The Dongria Kondh are known for their environmental stewardship and strong resistance against bauxite mining in the Niyamgiri hills. They live in scattered hamlets within the Niyamgiri hill range, located across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in southwestern Odisha. These hills are ecologically rich and hold spiritual significance, being the home of their revered deity, Niyam Raja.
13. Which is the first Legislative Assembly in the country to be fully powered by solar energy?
[A] Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
[B] Telangana Legislative Assembly
[C] Delhi Legislative Assembly
[D] Bihar Legislative Assembly
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi Legislative Assembly]
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The Delhi Legislative Assembly is set to become the first legislative assembly in India to run entirely on solar energy. On 12 May 2025, Speaker Vijendra Gupta and Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for a 500 kilowatt solar power plant. This step adds to Delhi’s achievements in solar power generation. Recently, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) installed India’s first vertical bi-facial solar plant at Okhla Vihar Metro Station. The existing 200 kilowatt rooftop solar plant at the assembly will be replaced with a new one.
14. Buddhavanam, a Buddhist theme park, is located on the northern bank of the Krishna River in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Telangana
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
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On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, contestants of Miss World 2025 from 22 countries visited Buddhavanam, a major Buddhist theme park. Buddhavanam is located on the northern bank of the Krishna River in Telangana, India. It was sanctioned by the Government of India as part of the integrated Buddhist Circuit to boost tourism, especially from Southeast Asia. The park covers an area of 279 acres. It is designed to showcase the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha through various themed sections.
15. Which state government has announced property tax exemption for houses of Indian Defence Forces personnel within Gram Panchayat limits?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government announced property tax exemption for houses of Indian Defence Forces personnel within Gram Panchayat limits. This benefit now includes all active personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), not just retirees or those posted at borders. The exemption applies to one house that the personnel or their spouse own or reside in. This move was recommended by the Director of Sainik Welfare. It honours the sacrifices of soldiers like Agniveer Murali Naik, who died during Operation Sindoor at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
16. Indian forces launched a joint anti-terror operation called “Operation Nader” in which state/UT on May 15?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
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Indian forces launched Operation Nader in the Nader area of Tral, Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir on May 15, 2025, acting on specific intelligence inputs. The operation involves the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Earlier on May 13, 2025, three terrorists, including a commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba and its proxy The Resistance Front (LeT/TRF), were killed in Shopian. These efforts follow the success of Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), killing over 100 terrorists at key locations like Bahawalpur and Muridke.
17. What is the name of the initiative launched by government to promote gender equity in India’s maritime sector?
[A] Nari Shakti
[B] Sagar Mein Samman
[C] Sagar Shakti
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Sagar Mein Samman]
Notes:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched ‘Sagar Mein Samman’ (SMS) to promote women’s participation in the maritime sector. It was unveiled by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during the first International Day for Women in Maritime celebrations in Mumbai. The policy aims to create a gender-equitable maritime workforce through training, safety, leadership, and skill development. It aligns with the government’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) goals and Maritime India Vision 2030. The government targets 12% female representation in technical maritime roles by 2030. The event theme, “Women in Maritime: Leading Transformation and Sustainability,” supports UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative aims to make women a strong pillar of ‘Nari Shakti’ in India’s maritime future.
18. What is the name of the nationwide agricultural campaign launched by the Union Agriculture Ministry in May 2025?
[A] Annadata Samman Abhiyan
[B] Food Security Mission
[C] Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
[D] Krishi Vikas Yatra
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Correct Answer: C [Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan]
Notes:
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently launched the nationwide “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” to be held from May 29 to June 12, 2025. It aims to make agriculture modern and prosperous under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission for a developed India. Agriculture supports nearly half of India’s population and is key to national food security. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has a six-point strategy: increase production, reduce costs, ensure fair prices, compensate disaster losses, promote crop diversification and organic farming. India recorded its highest-ever agricultural output in 2024–25, with food grain production rising to 3309.18 lakh tonnes. The campaign seeks to make India the “Food Basket of the World” through sustainable and surplus farming.
19. What is the name of the recent operation launched by the CBI to curb transnational cybercrime syndicates?
[A] Operation Digital Shield
[B] Operation Surya
[C] Operation Vijay
[D] Operation Chakra-V
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Correct Answer: D [Operation Chakra-V]
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Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested alleged members of a transnational cybercrime syndicate under Operation Chakra-V. Operation Chakra-V aims to curb transnational organized cybercrime and digital arrests. Digital arrest is a scam where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money using threats like arrest, frozen bank accounts, and passport cancellations. To fight cybercrime, India has set up the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Cyber Surakshit Bharat, Cyber Swachhta Kendra, and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). These initiatives work together to protect citizens and strengthen cybersecurity in the country.
20. Which ministry launched the Krishi Nivesh Portal?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare]
Notes:
In a bid to boost and expedite investments in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the Krishi Nivesh Portal. The portal acts as a one-stop platform for farmers, entrepreneurs and industries. It provides easy access to Central and State Government schemes in the agriculture sector. Currently, it gives information on 17 key schemes like Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.