31. 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]
Notes:
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.
32. Yashoda AI is an initiative of which institution?
[A] National Commission for Women (NCW)
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[D] National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
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Correct Answer: A [National Commission for Women (NCW)]
Notes:
Recently, the ‘Yashoda AI: Your AI SAKHI’ event was held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly to promote women’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and digital awareness. It is an initiative of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Future Shift Labs (FSL). The mission is to empower women, especially from rural and semi-urban areas, with skills in AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety. The Yashoda AI Abhiyan aims to support a Viksit Bharat by making women active contributors in a tech-driven future. The program includes discussions on AI-driven crimes, digital privacy, and safety strategies. It involves students, educators, and women from the police force to promote community-based digital education and leadership.
33. Which state government has launched Bodhi Yatra for Mekong-Ganga countries?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has launched the ‘Bodhi Yatra’ from 2 to 7 June 2025 to promote Buddhist heritage tourism. This yatra will take tourists to sites associated with the life of Lord Buddha. The Bodhi Yatra has been specially organised for delegates from Mekong-Ganga Cooperation member countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Vietnam, and Myanmar. The initiative strengthens cultural ties and spiritual tourism between India and Southeast Asian nations. Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh officially announced the schedule of the Bodhi Yatra.
34. Which organization has launched a digital policy titled DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address)?
[A] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
[B] Department of Posts
[C] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[D] Department of Commerce
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Correct Answer: B [Department of Posts]
Notes:
The Department of Posts has launched DHRUVA, which stands for Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address. It marks a major step toward building a nationwide Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). DHRUVA provides a geo-coded, standard, and interoperable digital address system. It aims to make address-related services simple, secure, and consent-based across government and private sectors. The core idea is Address-as-a-Service (AaaS), which allows users to manage their address data efficiently and with control.
35. Which one of the following states/UTs are included in the Aravalli Green Wall Project?
[A] Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
[B] Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi
[C] Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi ]
Notes:
The Central Government has launched the Aravalli Green Wall initiative to restore degraded land along the Aravalli mountain range from Gujarat to Delhi. The Aravalli Green Wall Project is a major initiative to develop a 5 km green buffer zone along the Aravalli Hills. It is part of the Union Environment Ministry’s plan to build green corridors and fight land degradation and desertification. The project spans over 6 million hectares across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi where the Aravalli landscape exists.
36. What is the name of the campaign launched by Union Education Minister on World Environment Day to promote environmental awareness?
[A] Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0
[B] Green India Mission
[C] Save the Earth
[D] Jal Shakti Abhiyan
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Correct Answer: A [Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0]
Notes:
The Union Education Minister launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ campaign by planting a sapling in New Delhi to promote environmental awareness on World Environment Day. A special module and website were also launched, along with a web portal to monitor eco club activities under Mission Lifestyle for Environment (Mission LiFE). The importance of trees in sustaining life was emphasized, linking the campaign to environmental and health benefits. The campaign called for reducing plastic use and adopting sustainable development practices to protect the environment.
37. What is a Bailey bridge that was recently mentioned in news?
[A] A type of underground tunnel
[B] A type of modular bridge with pre-built parts
[C] A wooden suspension bridge
[D] A cable-stayed steel bridge
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Correct Answer: B [A type of modular bridge with pre-built parts]
Notes:
Residents of Milam village in Uttarakhand face severe access problems after an avalanche damaged the Bailey bridge over the Gaokha River. A Bailey bridge is a modular bridge with pre-built parts for quick assembly. It was invented by English civil engineer Donald Coleman Bailey in 1941. Bailey bridges are strong, portable, and versatile, designed for fast construction in tough conditions without heavy machinery.
38. National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is developed under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs]
Notes:
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) was inaugurated for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on 09 June 2025 by the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs. NeVA is developed by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) to digitize legislative proceedings across all 37 State and Union Territory (UT) legislatures. It works on the principle of ‘One Nation – One Application’ to bring transparency, paperless functioning, and efficiency in lawmaking. Recently, Puducherry joined the digital platform to modernize its Assembly operations and contribute to a unified digital legislative ecosystem.
39. Where was the country’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal recently inaugurated?
[A] Haryana
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Haryana]
Notes:
India’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal was inaugurated at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant in Haryana. It is linked to Patli railway station by a 10 km dedicated rail line, part of the 121.7 km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor developed by Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (HRIDC). The terminal cost ₹800 crore, with ₹684 crore funded by HRIDC and the rest by Maruti Suzuki. It can load up to 4.5 lakh automobiles annually, making it one of the highest-capacity terminals in India.
40. Which ministry has launched the City Accelerator Program to promote rooftop solar adoption in India?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ]
Notes:
Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the City Accelerator Program during the National Conference on Skill Development for Renewable Energy Workforce held at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. The program is implemented in collaboration with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF). It is a major part of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), which is the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar (RTS) scheme. The program aims to speed up the adoption of rooftop solar systems in Indian cities.