51. Which state government launched the ‘Aame Padhiba Aama Bhasare’ scheme to promote women empowerment and early childhood education?
[A] Odisha
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
Recently, Odisha launched the five-year scheme ‘Aame Padhiba Aama Bhasare’ to promote women empowerment and early childhood education. The scheme provides education for children aged 3–6 years in their mother tongue, aligning with the National Education Policy, 2020. Anganwadi workers will receive language-specific training, educational materials, and audio-visual content. Odisha also launched a 100-day campaign to prevent child marriage and a pilot project to prevent teenage pregnancy and support teenage mothers.
52. The Punjab government has opened its first dog sanctuary in which city?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Ludhiana
[C] Patiala
[D] Jalandhar
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Correct Answer: B [Ludhiana]
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Punjab has opened its first Dog Sanctuary in Ludhiana as a pilot project. The initiative will be replicated across the state. The sanctuary aims to reduce dog bite cases in the city. It will operate according to Supreme Court guidelines.
53. One District One Product (ODOP) was first launched in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
One District One Product (ODOP) empowers local artisans, revives traditional skills, and creates livelihoods. The initiative has scaled nationwide, transforming more than 770 districts into economic hubs. It was started in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh (2018) with brassware as the district’s signature product. ODOP is now India’s most celebrated local economic transformation program. E-commerce initiatives like the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)–ODOP Bazaar showcase and promote India’s finest ODOP products.
54. PANCHAM is a digital tool developed by which ministry in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Panchayati Raj]
Notes:
PANCHAM (Panchayat Assistance and Messaging Chatbot) is an initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It is a flagship digital tool launched to empower Panchayat Elected Representatives and Functionaries. It works as a digital companion providing guidance, simplified workflows, and easy access to governance information. It enables direct two-way digital communication between the Government of India and Panchayats.
55. Where was India’s first Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre inaugurated?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
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India’s first Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre was inaugurated at Taloja, Navi Mumbai. The centre has been established by the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council. It aims to strengthen the legal profession by bridging the gap between legal education and courtroom practice. The academy will focus on advocate training, legal research, and practical skill development. The initiative is seen as a landmark step for improving professional standards in law.
56. Operation Shastra was launched by which police force to take action against individuals posting photos with weapons?
[A] Mumbai Police
[B] Uttar Pradesh Police
[C] Madhya Pradesh Police
[D] Delhi Police
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Correct Answer: D [Delhi Police]
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Delhi Police launched Operation Shastra to take action against individuals posting photos with weapons and using abusive language on social media. The operation targets people who attempt to create fear and intimidation through online platforms, according to Joint Commissioner SK Jain (Southern Range). The drive involved more than 500 police teams and more than 2,000 police personnel. Action was taken after monitoring more than 6,000 social media profiles. A total of 61 First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered during the operation. So far, 83 accused persons have been apprehended, highlighting the success of Operation Shastra.
57. PM-SURAJ portal was launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
In Financial Year 2024–25, PM-SURAJ portal disbursed ₹1,389.61 crore loans to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs, exceeding its target. PM-SURAJ means Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan portal. It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective is to provide credit support to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged sections. It is a centralized online platform to apply and track loan and credit schemes.
58. Public Financial Management System is developed and implemented by which government body?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
[C] Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [Controller General of Accounts (CGA)]
Notes:
Minister of State for Finance informed Rajya Sabha about Public Financial Management System. Public Financial Management System is a web-based online transaction platform for fund management and e-payment to agencies and beneficiaries. It provides end-to-end financial management services as a centralized transaction system. It is developed and implemented by Controller General of Accounts under Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It ensures efficient fund flow and payment-cum-accounting network.
59. National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) function under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[D] Ministry of AYUSH
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of AYUSH]
Notes:
The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of AYUSH, organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan. National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) was established in 2000 by the Government of India. It functions under the Ministry of AYUSH, which covers Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy. The board’s mandate is to coordinate between ministries, departments, and organizations for the growth of the medicinal plants sector at Central, State, and international levels.
60. India’s first National Cow Culture Museum has been established in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Mathura
[C] Gorakhpur
[D] Ayodhya
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Correct Answer: B [Mathura]
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India’s first national Cow Culture Museum has been set up by Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad in Mathura. It will be built on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University campus and land has been selected. The museum will highlight religious, cultural, spiritual and scientific importance of cows. Around 100 digital and symbolic models of major and endangered cattle breeds will be displayed. The project promotes cow conservation, cow-based economy and scientific standards under state government guidance.