31. Where has India’s first removable solar panel system between railway tracks been commissioned?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Chennai
[C] Mumbai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]
Notes:
Indian Railways (IR) is working towards its net-zero emission goal by adopting solar energy. Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi has become the first city in India to have portable solar panels installed between railway tracks. The initiative is part of Indian Railways strategy for a greener and more sustainable transport network. Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has commissioned India’s first removable solar panel system on railway tracks.
32. What is the name of the 11-week cleanliness mission launched in Kurukshetra, Haryana?
[A] Swachh Bharat Mission – Kurukshetra
[B] Swachh Kurukshetra – Mera Kurukshetra, Mera Abhimaan
[C] Haryana Clean City Drive
[D] Kurukshetra Shuddh Abhiyan
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Correct Answer: B [Swachh Kurukshetra – Mera Kurukshetra, Mera Abhimaan]
Notes:
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the ‘Swachh Kurukshetra – Mera Kurukshetra, Mera Abhimaan’ cleanliness mission at Gita Gyan Sansthanam, Kurukshetra. The mission is scheduled for 11 weeks, from August 24 to November 7, 2025, aiming to make Kurukshetra the cleanest and most beautiful city in India. The mission is part of Haryana Shehr Swachhta Abhiyan – 2025 and involves mass mobilization to clean every street and corner.
33. What is the name of the operation recently conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) against drug trafficking in Delhi?
[A] Operation Rainbow
[B] Operation Thunder
[C] Operation Green Wave
[D] Operation Blue Sky
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Correct Answer: A [Operation Rainbow]
Notes:
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a major operation codenamed “Rainbow” against drug trafficking and distribution syndicates in Delhi. The operation was based on intelligence about cocaine smuggled in small quantities, concealed in soft toys, and sent via domestic courier networks. Coordinated searches were carried out at multiple premises in Mehrauli, New Delhi. DRI seized 3,095.5 grams of cocaine, 4,421 grams of hashish, 1,305.5 grams of MDMA tablets, and 46 grams of amphetamine. Total narcotics seized amounted to nearly 9 kg, valued at approximately Rs. 40 Crore in the international illicit market.
34. What is the name of the counter-terrorism operation launched in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, in September 2025?
[A] Operation All Out
[B] Operation Rakshak
[C] Operation Meghdoot
[D] Operation Guddar
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Correct Answer: D [Operation Guddar]
Notes:
Recently, an encounter broke out in Guddar forest, Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir, under Operation Guddar after terrorists fired at security forces. Operation Guddar is a counter-terrorism mission by J&K Police, Army (Chinar Corps), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It is named after the Guddar forest area where militants were suspected to be hiding. The aim of operation is to neutralize active terrorists in South Kashmir and secure forested areas and villages used as hideouts. It focuses on intelligence-based, coordinated actions with minimum civilian harm. Operations are high-risk due to dense forest terrain.
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 institution has launched the initiatives AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and Frontier Tech Repository?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
[C] Department of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Recently, NITI Aayog launched two initiatives: AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and NITI Frontier Tech Repository under the Frontier Tech Hub. The AI Roadmap aims to accelerate AI adoption across industries and transform research & development with generative AI to drive innovation and productivity for a Viksit Bharat. The Frontier Tech Repository showcases 200+ impact stories across Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, and National Security. The focus is on building collaborative ecosystems, fostering tech innovation, and scaling real-world impact at grassroots and national levels.
37. The foundation stone of India’s first PM MITRA Park was laid in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
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Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of India’s first Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh. PM MITRA Park is a mega textile hub that integrates spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and garment-making in one place. Each park covers about 1,000 acres or more and provides a full ecosystem for textile manufacturing. Parks can be developed as Greenfield or Brownfield projects. The scheme follows the vision “Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.” It aims to make textiles cheaper, faster to market, and of higher quality. Seven PM MITRA Parks are planned across Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
38. The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025 from which airport?
[A] Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
[B] Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
[C] Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad
[D] Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: C [Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad]
Notes:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025 at Hindon Airport through Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu. The initiative aims to make airports more responsive, inclusive, and passenger-friendly. Free medical check-ups and health awareness drives were conducted, especially under the Swastha Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan. The campaign emphasizes equity in passenger services alongside infrastructure growth. All airports will soon be WiFi-enabled under the Digital India Mission. The goal is to ensure dignified, safe, and consistent airport experiences across India.
39. Which state government announced the development of NaMo Gardens and a tourism skill programme to mark PM Modi’s 75th birthday?
[A] Odisha
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra Government announced two initiatives- NaMo Gardens and NaMo Tourism Skill Programme to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17, 2025. NaMo Gardens will be developed across all 394 municipal councils and nagar panchayats with a total budget of ₹394 crore (₹1 crore per civic body). Gardens will be completed within one year and named after the Prime Minister. Divisional-level competitions will reward the top three civic bodies with ₹5 crore, ₹3 crore, and ₹1 crore respectively. NaMo Tourism Skill Programme will train 7,500 local youths in hospitality and tour guiding. NaMo Tourism Information and Facilitation Centres will be set up at heritage sites like Raigad, Pratapgad, Shivneri, Salher forts, and Meghdoot Bungalow, Mumbai.
40. A 180-foot bronze Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj statue, named the Statue of Hindubhushan, was unveiled in which city of Maharashtra?
[A] Kolhapur
[B] Pimpri-Chinchwad
[C] Amravati
[D] Nashik
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Correct Answer: B [Pimpri-Chinchwad]
Notes:
A grand tribute was paid to the under-construction Statue of Hindubhushan of Maratha King Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The statue is a 180-foot bronze monument located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra. On 14 September 2025, it was honoured with the largest-ever Dhol-Tasha salute. The ceremony highlighted how history is commemorated via monuments and cultural events. Maharashtra continues to promote its historical legacy and Maratha identity through large-scale cultural tributes.