11. Which state government has launched the ‘Vande Ganga’ water conservation campaign?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched the ‘Vande Ganga’ water conservation campaign on June 5, 2025, coinciding with World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra. The campaign will run till June 20 to raise public awareness and promote water-saving efforts across all 41 districts. Activities include cleanliness drives, Tulsi plant distribution, plastic-free pledges, tree plantation, and worship of rivers and water bodies.
12. Which state’s forest department has launched an afforestation project named ‘Vithoot’ (Seed Shower)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: D [Kerala]
Notes:
On World Environment Day, Kerala Forest Department launched an afforestation project named ‘Vithoot’ (Seed Shower). ‘Vithoot’ is India’s first aerial seed ball distribution programme. It is a community-driven campaign to restore greenery and improve forest health. The project aims to reduce human-animal conflicts and revive damaged ecosystems. It boosts biodiversity, increases forest cover, and ensures food for wildlife and people.
13. Which state government has recently launched a Border Tourism initiative to promote sustainable tourism in tribal areas?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh has launched a Border Tourism initiative to promote sustainable tourism in tribal areas near the Indo-China border. The initiative will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during his visit to Shipki-La village in Kinnaur district. It is developed with the Union Government to support inclusive growth in remote border areas. Domestic tourists and locals can now access sites in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti like Shipki-La, Lepcha-La, Gue Monastery, and Chitkul.
14. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a government agency established under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Civil Aviation]
Notes:
Recently, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) started an official investigation into the Air India flight AI-17 crash involving a Boeing 787. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a government agency under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, set up in 2012 to investigate aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace. Its goal is to find out what went wrong and suggest safety steps, not to blame anyone.
15. Which state government has launched Udyog Kranti initiative in June 2025 to boost industrial growth?
[A] Punjab
[B] Bihar
[C] Haryana
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Punjab]
Notes:
Recently, the Punjab government launched the Punjab Udyog Kranti initiative to simplify and speed up processes for setting up industries. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal announced 12 new reforms aimed at boosting industrial growth in Punjab. A key highlight is the deemed approval system, where all approvals must be given within 45 days, or else automatic approval will be generated via the Fast-track Punjab Portal. The portal acts as a single window for all clearances.
16. Which state was awarded first place in the country for achieving the highest wind power capacity in the FY 2024-25?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka was awarded first place for adding the highest wind power capacity of 1,331.48 Megawatts (MW) in financial year 2024-25. The award was received by State Energy Minister K J George from Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, during Global Wind Day 2025 in Bengaluru. Global Wind Day 2025 was themed ‘Pawan-Urja: Powering the Future of India’. Tamil Nadu and Gujarat ranked second and third with 1,136.37 MW and 954.76 MW additions respectively. Karnataka’s wind capacity now surpasses that of countries like South Africa, Portugal, and New Zealand, and is close to Sweden and Australia.
17. Which state has become the first in India to adopt E-Voting system for urban polls?
[A] Odisha
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar has become the first state in India to introduce an Android-based e-voting system, starting with municipal and urban body elections on 28th June 2025. The e-voting initiative will be implemented through two mobile apps—“e-Voting SECBHR” developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and another by the Bihar State Election Commission (SEC). So far, 10,000 voters have registered, and 50,000 will be able to vote without visiting polling booths.
18. What is the name of initiative launched by UPSC to connect top UPSC aspirants with verified employers?
[A] Pratibha Setu
[B] UPSC Connect
[C] Swayam
[D] Pratham
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Correct Answer: A [Pratibha Setu ]
Notes:
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new initiative called ‘Pratibha Setu’ to connect top talent with verified employers, including central government and private organisations. Pratibha Setu was earlier known as the Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS) and helps employers access details of non-recommended but willing candidates who cleared all UPSC exam stages but didn’t make the final merit list. This gives a second chance to skilled candidates and helps employers recruit nearly equally meritorious individuals.
19. Which state has become the top performer in digital procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Recently, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal praised Uttar Pradesh for its outstanding use of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal in public procurement. In financial year 2024–25 alone, Uttar Pradesh completed over 72 lakh procurement orders worth ₹5.43 lakh crore. From financial year 2020–21 to 2024–25, the total procurement value by the state on GeM was ₹65,227.68 crore. Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is an online portal for buying goods and services by central and state government bodies to ensure transparency and competitiveness.
20. Woolah Tea, which was recently secured patent for India’s first bagless tea, is primarily associated with which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] Tripura
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
Notes:
Recently, Assam’s Woolah Tea secured a patent for India’s first bagless tea. Woolah’s tea uses whole leaf bundles instead of conventional tea bags. It is made from compressed bundles of eti koli duti paat (one bud and two leaves) tied with a natural string. This design removes the need for traditional tea bags, stopping microplastics from entering tea. The founders filed for the patent in 2020.