31. Which state government has launched the ‘Vidya Shakti’ programme to assist underperforming students in government schools and colleges?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Odisha
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the ‘Vidya Shakti’ programme on a pilot basis to assist underperforming students in government schools and colleges. It uses technology and innovative methods to provide extra coaching in Mathematics, Science, and English after school hours. Currently, it is running in 4,424 Zilla Parishad, Government, and Municipal schools, and 576 KGBVs, Residential, and Model Schools. The main goals are to improve learning outcomes, reduce dropout rates, and increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER).
32. What is the name of the application recently launched by Ministry of Railways to provide one-stop railway-related services?
[A] RailYatra
[B] RailOne
[C] RailSewa
[D] RailConnect
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Correct Answer: B [RailOne]
Notes:
The Union Railway Minister recently launched the RailOne app in New Delhi. RailOne is a new super app to handle all railway-related passenger needs in one place. It was developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of Indian Railways. RailOne combines services like ticket booking, real-time tracking, food ordering, Passenger Name Record (PNR) status, refunds, porter booking, and last-mile taxi.
33. What is the new name of the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD)?
[A] Kasturba Gandhi National Institute of Women and Child Development
[B] Sarojini Naidu Institute for Women and Child Welfare
[C] Rani Laxmi Bai National Women and Child Centre
[D] Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
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Correct Answer: D [Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development]
Notes:
Recently, the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development was renamed as Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. This change reflects its stronger focus on region-specific and mission-driven support for women and child development across India. The institute’s headquarters is in New Delhi with regional centres in Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Indore, and Mohali, supporting women and child welfare training and research nationwide.
34. C-FLOOD platform is jointly developed by which two organizations?
[A] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC)
[C] India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
[D] National Informatics Centre (NIC) and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
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Correct Answer: B [Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC)]
Notes:
Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated the C-FLOOD platform. C-FLOOD means “Unified Inundation Forecasting System”. It is developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti. It is part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) run by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Department of Science and Technology (DST).
35. Which three municipal corporations were awarded as the best-performing Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) during the first national conference of ULBs?
[A] Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai
[B] Lucknow, Pune, Indore
[C] Surat, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad
[D] Jaipur, Patna, Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Lucknow, Pune, Indore]
Notes:
Municipal corporations of Lucknow, Pune, and Indore were awarded as best-performing Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) at the first National Level Conference of ULBs in Gurugram, Haryana. Urban Local Body means local government institutions managing urban areas. Lucknow showcased e-vehicles for waste collection, big waste processing plants, and converting dumping sites into inspirational points. Lucknow also developed urban forests using the Miyawaki method and built eco-tourism parks like Mango Museum Park. Pune showed ward-level waste collection, biogas plants for power, slum redevelopment, Triple R centres for reusable items, and a “tree ambulance” service.
36. Which state has launched the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS) to control mosquito-borne diseases using AI?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Recently, the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS) was launched by Andhra Pradesh government to control mosquito-borne diseases using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) tools. It was initiated by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Department. The first phase begins this month, covering 66 locations in six major municipal corporations across Andhra Pradesh. These include 16 in Greater Visakhapatnam, 28 in Vijayawada, 7 in Nellore, 6 in Kurnool, 5 in Rajamahendravaram, and 4 in Kakinada.
37. National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes 2.0 framework was developed by which government body?
[A] Capacity Building Commission (CBC)
[B] Indian Institute of Public Administration
[C] Ministry of Law and Justice
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [Capacity Building Commission (CBC)]
Notes:
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes 2.0 (NSCSTI 2.0) in Delhi at Civil Services Officers Institute. It was developed by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) to create a future-ready civil service. NSCSTI 2.0 aligns with the Modi government’s vision of using best public-private practices. It reduces evaluation criteria from 59 to 43 for more focused outcomes. Framework is based on input from 160+ Civil Service Training Institutes (CSTIs) and experts.
38. Which university has been selected as one of four Incubation Centres in the North Eastern region in July 2025?
[A] Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Nagaland University
[C] Mizoram University
[D] North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Nagaland University]
Notes:
Nagaland University has recently been selected as one of four Incubation Centres in the North Eastern region under a Central Government initiative. The initiative is titled ‘Establish, Develop, and Manage Entrepreneurship Development Centres and Incubation Centres in the Educational Institutes of the North Eastern Region’. It is sponsored by the North Eastern Council (NEC) and implemented by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE). In the first batch, Nagaland University’s Kohima campus will incubate 44 beneficiaries. These include 16 from Arunachal Pradesh, 6 from Assam, 4 from Manipur, and 18 from Nagaland.
39. The Mahanadi River, that was recently seen in news, flows through which states?
[A] Bihar and Jharkhand
[B] Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan and Gujarat
[D] Chhattisgarh and Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Chhattisgarh and Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha and Chhattisgarh, after a long legal battle in the Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal, have now agreed to resolve the river water dispute mutually. Mahanadi River is a major east-flowing peninsular river in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It originates from the Sihawa range in Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It flows eastward, enters Odisha near Cuttack, and drains into the Bay of Bengal near Paradip. Major tributaries include Seonath, Hasdeo, Ib, Ong, Mand, Tel, and Jonk. It is known for high silt deposition capacity.
40. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) was developed by which organization?
[A] The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
[B] Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
[C] Indian Green Building Council
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)]
Notes:
Prime Minister dedicated Kartavya Bhawan to the nation. It is designed to meet Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)-4 green building standards. The building includes solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and other sustainable features. Kartavya Bhawan is part of the Common Central Secretariat buildings to house bureaucracy under the Central Vista Project. GRIHA is a tool to assess building performance against nationally acceptable green benchmarks. It was developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).