51. Which city has become the first in Madhya Pradesh to receive the CII-IGBC Green City Platinum Certification?
[A] Indore
[B] Bhopal
[C] Gwalior
[D] Ujjain
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Correct Answer: A [Indore]
Notes:
Indore became the first city in Madhya Pradesh and one of only three cities in India to receive the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green City Platinum Certification. Other recipients include Rajkot Smart City Development Limited (RSCDL), Pune Municipal Corporation, and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Certification was based on a six-month evaluation of data across master planning, water and energy conservation, solid waste management, e-governance, green cover expansion, and policy interventions.
52. Which state recorded the highest per capita income (PCI) in India for 2024-25?
[A] Telangana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana recorded the highest Per Capita Income (PCI) in India for 2024-25 at ₹3.87 lakh net state domestic product (NSDP), surpassing Karnataka (₹3.8 lakh) and Haryana (₹3.5 lakh). This is Telangana’s first top rank in five years, showing strong economic performance. The state has maintained 10%+ average PCI growth over the past decade and 12% growth even in the last two years. Agriculture, especially cotton and horticulture, drove rural market activity and boosted growth.
53. The BioE3 Policy integrates biotechnology with which three pillars?
[A] Energy, Environment, Employment
[B] Economy, Environment, Education
[C] Economy, Environment, Employment
[D] Energy, Economy, Employment
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Correct Answer: C [Economy, Environment, Employment]
Notes:
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, hosted BioE3@1 to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy. BioE3 integrates Biotechnology with Economy, Environment, and Employment, approved by Union Cabinet in 2024. The event focused on “Institute–Industry Interaction for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Clean Energy.” BioE3 aims to boost India’s bioeconomy and support Net Zero carbon targets by 2070.
54. Where is the headquarters of International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) located?
[A] Thimphu, Bhutan
[B] New Delhi, India
[C] Dhaka, Bangladesh
[D] Kathmandu, Nepal
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Correct Answer: D [Kathmandu, Nepal]
Notes:
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) reported that the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) use only 6.1% of their renewable energy potential. ICIMOD is an intergovernmental knowledge and learning centre established on 5 December 1983. Its mission is to drive policies, attract investments, and support greener, inclusive, and climate-resilient development. Member countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. It generates and shares knowledge, bridges science with policy, and offers a platform for collaboration. The Headquarters is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
55. The Ho tribe is mostly concentrated in which region?
[A] Kolhan region
[B] Malwa Plateau
[C] Western Ghats
[D] Dooars region
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Correct Answer: A [Kolhan region]
Notes:
Recently, Ho tribe adivasis staged a protest in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand against administration interference in their Manki-Munda system. The Ho or Kolha people are an Austroasiatic Munda ethnic group of India. They call themselves Ho, Hodoko, and Horo, meaning human in their language. They are mainly found in the Kolhan region of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar. In the Manki-Munda system, the Munda (village head) resolves socio-political disputes at the village level. Each village had one hereditary Munda. A Manki headed a pidh of 8–15 villages and handled unresolved cases. Manki and Munda had no role in land or revenue matters. It was a purely internal self-governing system, with no taxation or external sovereign control.
56. 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]
Notes:
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.
57. What is the name of the internship programme launched by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for September 2025?
[A] Short-Term Human Rights Internship (STHRI)
[B] NHRC Youth Engagement Programme (NYEP)
[C] Human Rights Awareness Internship (HRAI)
[D] Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI)
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Correct Answer: D [Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI)]
Notes:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India launched its Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) for September 2025 on 22 September. From 896 applications, 80 students from 21 States and Union Territories were selected for the two-week programme running until 3 October 2025. The programme aims to provide understanding of human rights promotion and protection in India. Focus areas include constitutional rights, civil, political, social, cultural rights, climate change, artificial intelligence, cybercrime, and gig economy exploitation. Interns are trained in international human rights law, domestic issues, and advocacy strategies to become informed human rights ambassadors.
58. Which state government has launched the Gaj Rakshak App to monitor elephants and prevent man-elephant conflict?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh launched the Gaj Rakshak App to monitor elephants and prevent man-elephant conflict. It was developed in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, Wildlife Conservation Trust, and Kalpvag Company. It provides real-time information on elephant location, movement, and behaviour. It sends timely alerts to villages via WhatsApp, SMS, voice calls, push notifications, sirens, and offline mode. It enables elephant monitors to share photos, location, and herd details within a 10 km radius. It covers Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and nearby districts: Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Sidhi, Singrauli, Satna, Dindori.
59. Which state government has launched the ‘Raah-Veer’ reward programme under the Good Samaritan initiative?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘Raah-Veer’ reward programme under the Good Samaritan initiative. It recognises citizens who help road accident victims reach hospital within the crucial “Golden Hour”. Each recognised Raah-Veer receives a certificate and Rs 25,000 cash prize. The scheme targets major accidents causing severe injury, brain/spinal injury, or death. The initiative was issued by Transport Commissioner Kinjal Singh and aims to reduce road accident deaths in Uttar Pradesh. As per National Crime Records Bureau 2023, UP reported 22,532 deaths in 23,771 accidents, 14% of India’s total.
60. The Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme was launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship]
Notes:
India is promoting an AI-ready generation through the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme. Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) learning into school education and teacher training. The programme targets students from class six to twelve and educators across India. Students receive three 15-hour modules; teachers receive a 45-hour module covering AI, machine learning, data literacy, and ethical technology use. Union Budget 2025–26 allocated ₹500 crore to establish a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for Education.