States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations

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The government of India signed a loan of 177 million dollars with the Asian Development Bank to develop roads in Maharashtra. It will help to develop upgrade 11 state highways & 2 major district roads.

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Glenmark Pharma Limited became the first to get the approval of DGCI for clinical trials of Favipiravir. The Favipiravir is an antiviral drug that has been used in a few countries for the treatment of COVID-19. The headquarter of the pharma company is situated in Maharashtra.

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The name of the world’s first contactless visitor management software which has developed by Mumbai based start-up VAMS Global is “VAMS SafeGuard”. It is capable of checking body temperature, scans faces with mask compliance & monitors social distancing.

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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde inaugurated the state’s first ‘Solar Village’ in Manyachiwadi, Satara district. The state government aims to promote renewable energy and reduce reliance on traditional power sources. The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has helped reduce electricity bills, while a 90-95% subsidy is provided for solar pump sets under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Pump Yojana. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that 12,000 MW of solar power will be generated in the next 1.5 years, ensuring free daytime electricity for farmers. MSEDCL plans to provide 100% solar power to two villages in each district, expanding to over 70 villages.

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Vishwashanti Buddha Vihara in Udgir, Latur district. She installed a statue of Gautama Buddha inside the vihara and paid tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar by offering flowers at his statue. The event featured a traditional Buddha worship ceremony. Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and other leaders attended the event. The vihara is a replica of the Buddha Vihara in Kalburgi, Karnataka, spread over 15 hectares. It has a meditation center for 1,200 followers, and its main entrance is inspired by the Sanchi Stupa.

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A Eurasian Otter was spotted in Pune, Maharashtra, for the first time. It is one of three otter species in India, alongside the Smooth-coated and Small-clawed otters. The Eurasian Otter is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, mainly in the Himalayan foothills, Northeast India, and Western Ghats. It is solitary, nocturnal, and an apex predator in river ecosystems, regulating fish populations. The IUCN status is Near Threatened. Its threats include habitat pollution from pesticides, oil spills, and destruction of riverbanks.

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Prime Minister Modi launched the “Unified Genomic Chip for Cattle” and an indigenous sex-sorted semen technology in Washim, Maharashtra on 5th October, 2024.

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Ayush Mhatre is a first-class cricketer who represents Mumbai. He made his debut at the age of 17 in the 2024-25 Irani Cup and later scored his maiden first-class century in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy.

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The original Tembhu project benefits 80,472 hectares of land in 240 villages in 7 talukas of Satara, Sangli and Solapur districts. The approved cost of the project was ₹2,124.50 crore, and not ₹3,124.50 crore as mentioned in Option 3. The project’s sixth phase, not the fifth as stated in Option 4, will be named after late MLA Anil Babar.

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The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has started the tender process for the construction of India’s first-ever Constitution Building and Vipassana Center. The project, located in Chikhali, within Authority Area No. 11 of Pimpri-Chinchwad, aims to create a dedicated space for the promotion and study of the Indian Constitution and other democratic constitutions.