31. Where was India’s first privately funded mathematics research institute launched?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Mumbai
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Notes:
India’s first privately funded mathematics research institute, Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI), was launched in Mumbai. It is backed by Lodha Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Lodha Group, with an endowment of ₹20,000 crore. Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI) aims to host intensive global courses, apply mathematics to infrastructure, healthcare, and economics, and launch the Indian Congress of Mathematics.
32. Where has Indian Railways commissioned the country’s longest elevated grade separator bridge?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Recently, Indian Railways commissioned India’s longest railway viaduct – Katni Grade Separator in Katni, Madhya Pradesh at a cost of ₹1,800 crore. The project has a total length of 33.40 km, with a 15.85 km up grade separator commissioned and a 17.52 km down grade separator under construction. It was built using high-quality materials, modern technology, and advanced machinery. The inspection covered technical components like bridge girders, sleepers, bearings, joints, OHE line, and level crossings as per railway standards.
33. Which 3 languages were recently added to make Lok Sabha proceedings available in all 22 languages of the 8th Schedule of the Constitution?
[A] Bhojpuri, Konkani, Kashmiri
[B] Rajasthani, Gondi, and Tulu
[C] Kashmiri, Konkani, Santhali
[D] Tulu, Manipuri, Nepali
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Correct Answer: C [Kashmiri, Konkani, Santhali]
Notes:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced simultaneous interpretation of parliamentary proceedings in all 22 languages of the Eighth Schedule during the Monsoon Session. Earlier, only 18 languages were covered. Now, Kashmiri, Konkani and Santhali are added, completing the list. The Eighth Schedule started with 14 languages, now expanded to 22 through amendments. This reflects India’s linguistic diversity and ensures smooth communication in Parliament.
34. What is the name of fitness campaign launched to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday?
[A] Fit India Run
[B] Azadi Fitness March
[C] Namo Yuva Run
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Namo Yuva Run]
Notes:
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) launched the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ to mark PM Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17. The nationwide run will be held on September 21 across 75 cities in India. More than 1 million youths are expected to participate in the campaign. The event promotes fitness and a drug-free India as its twin messages.
35. What is the name of India’s first indigenous platform dedicated to promoting young entrepreneurship?
[A] Startup India Hub
[B] Innovation Bharat
[C] Campus Tank
[D] Young India Fund
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Correct Answer: C [Campus Tank]
Notes:
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched ‘Campus Tank’, India’s first indigenous platform to promote young entrepreneurship, in Delhi. The initiative was led by Chandigarh University Chancellor Dr. Satnam Singh and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship programs. Campus Tank will connect industry, investors, and young founders to convert ideas into sustainable businesses. It has secured $6 million funding, with 20,000 young entrepreneurs and 600 startups already registered. The program aims to support 300 startups to move forward with mentorship and unicorn partnerships.
36. Which state has become the fifth State/Union Territory (UT) to achieve full functional literacy?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Ministry of Education celebrated International Literacy Day (ILD) 2025 in New Delhi with the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era.” Himachal Pradesh became the fifth State/Union Territory (UT) to achieve full functional literacy, after Tripura, Mizoram, Goa, and Ladakh. India’s literacy rate rose from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023–24, driven by ULLAS Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The programme enrolled over three crore learners, mobilised 42 lakh volunteers, and assessed 1.83 crore learners in foundational literacy and numeracy.
37. The Bonda tribe is mainly found in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha Governor recently highlighted the need for comprehensive development of Bondaghati, home of the Bonda tribe. The Bonda tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) and one of the oldest tribes of India. They are found only in Malkangiri district, mainly in Khairaput block, Odisha. They are also called Bondo, Bondas, Bonda Paraja, and Bhonda, tracing lineage to the Austroasiatic race. Their language is Remo, part of the Austroasiatic family, distinct from mainstream Indian languages. The tribe has two groups – Lower Bondas in plains and Upper Bondas in remote hilly terrain.
38. The Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) was first launched at which airport?
[A] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
[B] Cochin International Airport
[C] Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
[D] Indira Gandhi International Airport
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Correct Answer: D [Indira Gandhi International Airport]
Notes:
Union Home Minister recently launched the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at 5 more airports It was launched at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Calicut, and Amritsar airports. It was first launched at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in 2024. It is meant for Indian nationals and foreign nationals holding Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. The programme ensures faster, smoother, and secure immigration clearance. The Bureau of Immigration under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal agency.
39. Which state government approved the draft Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill 2025, to address rising human-wildlife conflict?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
Recently, the Kerala Cabinet approved the draft Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025, giving power to the Chief Wildlife Warden to order the immediate killing of wild animals attacking humans in residential areas. This is the first such amendment by a State in India. The Bill aims to bypass delays in the Central Wildlife (Protection) Act and Union Government’s Standard Operating Procedure. The State Government will get powers to declare animals in Schedule II as vermin, earlier vested only with the Centre. Once declared vermin, anyone can kill them, and their meat consumption is allowed.
40. Which two ministries have jointly launched the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA)?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare & Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development & Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare & Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Social Justice & Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare & Ministry of Women and Child Development]
Notes:
The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD). The Abhiyaan aims to strengthen healthcare services for women and children across India, focusing on access, quality care, and awareness. It is a Jan Bhagidaari Abhiyaan, encouraging active participation from private hospitals and healthcare professionals for inclusive healthcare delivery. The campaign is inaugurated on September 17, 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday.