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Q1. With reference to ‘Dravidogecko Coonoor’, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the only gecko species endemic to high-elevation regions of the Western Ghats.
  2. It has been discovered in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu, primarily in urban habitats.
  3. After its discovery, the total number of Dravidogecko species across the Western Ghats has become eleven.

Q1. ‘ड्रविडोजेको कूनूर’ के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह पश्चिमी घाट के उच्च ऊंचाई वाले क्षेत्रों में स्थानिक पाई जाने वाली एकमात्र गेको प्रजाति है।
  2. इसे तमिलनाडु के नीलगिरि क्षेत्र में शहरी आवासों में मुख्य रूप से खोजा गया है।
  3. इस खोज के बाद पश्चिमी घाट में ड्रविडोजेको प्रजातियों की कुल संख्या ग्यारह हो गई है।

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why the topic is in news:

A new species of gecko named Dravidogecko Coonoor was recently discovered in the Upper Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, making headlines due to its ecological significance in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Correct:
    The Dravidogecko Coonoor is the only species of gecko that is endemic (found only in a particular region) to the high elevation regions of the Western Ghats.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    This gecko is found both in urban and natural habitats, including building walls, tree bark, and crevices, especially around Coonoor in the Nilgiris.
  • Statement 3 – Incorrect:
    After this discovery, the total number of known Dravidogecko species in the Western Ghats rose to nine, not eleven.

📚 Source: The Hindu

Q2. With reference to the Estimates Committee of Parliament, consider the following statements:

  1. The committee consists of 30 members elected from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
  2. The chairperson of the committee is appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
  3. It is mandatory for the Estimates Committee to examine the entire annual Union Budget.

Q2. संसद की अनुमान समिति के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. समिति में लोकसभा और राज्यसभा दोनों के कुल 30 सदस्य होते हैं।
  2. समिति का अध्यक्ष लोकसभा अध्यक्ष द्वारा नियुक्त किया जाता है।
  3. अनुमान समिति के लिए पूरे वार्षिक केंद्रीय बजट की जांच करना अनिवार्य है।

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

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✅ Answer: b) 2 only

Why the topic is in news:

The platinum jubilee of the Estimates Committee was recently celebrated with a national conference in Mumbai’s Vidhan Bhavan.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Incorrect:
    The committee has 30 members but they are elected only from Lok Sabha, not Rajya Sabha.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    The Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints the Chairperson from among the committee members.
  • Statement 3 – Incorrect:
    It is not mandatory for the committee to examine the entire Union Budget. It may examine only selected estimates.

📚 Source: Indian Express

Q3. With reference to Operation Midnight Hammer, consider the following statements:

  1. The operation was conducted by the United States to target Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites.
  2. The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator was used operationally for the first time.
  3. Isfahan was attacked using B-2 bombers equipped with bunker-busting bombs.

Q3. ऑपरेशन मिडनाइट हैमर के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह अभियान अमेरिका द्वारा ईरान के परमाणु संवर्धन स्थलों को निशाना बनाने के लिए चलाया गया था।
  2. GBU-57 मैसिव ऑर्डनेंस पेनिट्रेटर को पहली बार किसी अभियान में प्रयोग किया गया।
  3. इस्फ़हान पर बंकर-बस्टिंग बमों से लैस B-2 बमवर्षकों से हमला किया गया था।

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why the topic is in news:

The U.S. recently launched a military operation named Operation Midnight Hammer to disable Iran’s key nuclear facilities.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Correct:
    The main objective was to cripple Iran’s nuclear program by targeting sites like Fordow and Natanz.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    The GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb (Massive Ordnance Penetrator) was used operationally for the first time in this operation.
  • Statement 3 – Incorrect:
    Isfahan was targeted only with Tomahawk cruise missiles, not B-2 bombers.

📚 Source: TOI

Q4. With reference to India’s First Off-Grid Green Hydrogen Pilot Plant, consider the following statements:

  1. The plant is located in the Rann of Kutch and operates fully on wind energy.
  2. It is developed by Adani New Industries Limited.
  3. The plant is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Q4. भारत के पहले ऑफ-ग्रिड ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन पायलट संयंत्र के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह संयंत्र कच्छ के रण में स्थित है और पूरी तरह पवन ऊर्जा पर आधारित है।
  2. इसे अदानी न्यू इंडस्ट्रीज़ लिमिटेड द्वारा विकसित किया गया है।
  3. यह संयंत्र राष्ट्रीय ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन मिशन के अनुरूप है।

a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 2 and 3 only

Why the topic is in news:

India commissioned its first off-grid 5 MW green hydrogen pilot plant in Kutch, Gujarat, developed by the Adani Group.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Incorrect:
    The plant is located in Kutch, but it runs on solar energy with a battery storage system, not wind energy.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    The project is developed by Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL).
  • Statement 3 – Correct:
    It is aligned with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, part of India’s push for clean energy and self-reliance.

📚 Source: The Hindu

Q5. With reference to Evaporative Demand, consider the following statements:

  1. Evaporative demand measures the maximum potential of water evaporation from the surface.
  2. High evaporative demand is associated with high rainfall and reduced fire risk.
  3. Evaporative demand is influenced by temperature, wind, humidity, and cloud cover.

Q5. वाष्पीकरण मांग के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. वाष्पीकरण मांग सतह से जल वाष्पीकरण की अधिकतम संभावित मात्रा को मापती है।
  2. उच्च वाष्पीकरण मांग अधिक वर्षा और कम अग्नि जोखिम से जुड़ी होती है।
  3. वाष्पीकरण मांग तापमान, हवा, आर्द्रता और बादल आवरण जैसे कारकों से प्रभावित होती है।

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 1 and 3 only

Why the topic is in news:

India is witnessing rising evaporative demand, exposing critical climate data gaps and influencing drought and wildfire risk.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Correct:
    Evaporative demand estimates how much water would evaporate if water availability was not limited.
  • Statement 2 – Incorrect:
    High evaporative demand is linked to droughts and increased fire danger, not rainfall.
  • Statement 3 – Correct:
    It is driven by temperature, humidity, wind speed, and cloud cover.

📚 Source: The Hindu

Q6. With reference to the NAVYA initiative, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a skill training initiative for adolescent boys and girls aged 14–18 years.
  2. It is jointly launched by the Ministry of Women & Child Development and Ministry of Skill Development.
  3. It focuses mainly on traditional job roles like tailoring and embroidery.

Q6. नव्या पहल के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह 14 से 18 वर्ष के किशोर लड़कों और लड़कियों के लिए एक कौशल प्रशिक्षण पहल है।
  2. इसे महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्रालय और कौशल विकास मंत्रालय द्वारा संयुक्त रूप से शुरू किया गया है।
  3. यह मुख्य रूप से पारंपरिक नौकरी भूमिकाओं जैसे सिलाई और कढ़ाई पर केंद्रित है।

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 2 only

Why the topic is in news:

The Government launched NAVYA under the Viksit Bharat @2047 Vision to empower young girls through vocational training.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Incorrect:
    It targets only girls aged 16–18 years, not boys.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    NAVYA is a joint initiative by MWCD and MSDE.
  • Statement 3 – Incorrect:
    It focuses on non-traditional job roles, not limited to tailoring or embroidery.

📚 Source: PIB

Q7. Consider the following statements about Coffee production in India:

  1. Coffee is usually grown under shade on hill slopes.
  2. Karnataka contributes more than 70% of India’s total coffee output.
  3. Arabica variety is more resistant to climate variability than Robusta.

Q7. भारत में कॉफी उत्पादन के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. कॉफी आमतौर पर छांव में पहाड़ी ढलानों पर उगाई जाती है।
  2. कर्नाटक भारत के कुल कॉफी उत्पादन का 70% से अधिक योगदान करता है।
  3. अरेबिका किस्म, रोबस्टा की तुलना में जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रति अधिक प्रतिरोधी है।

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why the topic is in news:

India’s coffee exports have surged by 125% in 11 years, thanks to Coffee Board initiatives.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Correct:
    Coffee is a shade-loving tropical plant, typically grown on hill slopes.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    Karnataka is the largest producer, contributing over 70% of India’s coffee.
  • Statement 3 – Incorrect:
    Arabica is more sensitive to climate change than Robusta, not more resistant.

📚 Source: Economic Times

Q8. With reference to the Sustainable Development Report 2025, consider the following statements:

  1. The report is published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
  2. India ranks among the top 100 countries in the 2025 SDG Index.
  3. Finland ranks first in the global SDG rankings.

Q8. सतत विकास रिपोर्ट 2025 के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह रिपोर्ट संयुक्त राष्ट्र विकास कार्यक्रम (UNDP) द्वारा प्रकाशित की जाती है।
  2. भारत 2025 एसडीजी सूचकांक में शीर्ष 100 देशों में शामिल है।
  3. वैश्विक एसडीजी रैंकिंग में फिनलैंड पहले स्थान पर है।

a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 2 and 3 only

Why the topic is in news:

India ranked 99th in the 2025 Sustainable Development Report, breaking into the top 100 for the first time.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Incorrect:
    The report is published by the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network, not UNDP.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    India has entered the top 100 in the 2025 SDG Index with a score of 67.
  • Statement 3 – Correct:
    Finland ranked first, followed by Sweden and Denmark.

📚 Source: The Hindu

Q9. With reference to the Ambubachi Mela, consider the following statements:

  1. It is celebrated at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam during the monsoon.
  2. The temple symbolizes the goddess’s annual menstruation and fertility.
  3. The temple architecture is a mix of Nagara and Dravidian styles.

Q9. अंबुबाची मेले के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह असम के कामाख्या मंदिर में मानसून के दौरान मनाया जाता है।
  2. यह देवी के वार्षिक रजस्वला और उर्वरता का प्रतीक है।
  3. मंदिर की वास्तुकला नागर और द्रविड़ शैलियों का मिश्रण है।

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Why the topic is in news:

Thousands of devotees gathered at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam for the Ambubachi Mela 2025, marking the goddess’s annual menstruation.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Correct:
    The Ambubachi Mela is held during monsoon at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    It symbolizes the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, linked with fertility.
  • Statement 3 – Incorrect:
    The architecture is a mix of Nagara and Saracenic (Mughal) styles — called the Nilachala style, not Dravidian.

📚 Source: Indian Express

Q10. With reference to ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), consider the following statements:

  1. It covers trade in services and goods between India and ASEAN countries.
  2. The agreement permits tariff reduction but allows exclusion of some sensitive items.
  3. It was signed in 2009 and came into force in 2010.

Q10. आसियान-भारत वस्तु व्यापार समझौते (AITIGA) के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

  1. यह भारत और आसियान देशों के बीच सेवाओं और वस्तुओं के व्यापार को शामिल करता है।
  2. समझौता टैरिफ में कटौती की अनुमति देता है लेकिन कुछ संवेदनशील वस्तुओं को बाहर करने की छूट देता है।
  3. इसे 2009 में हस्ताक्षरित किया गया और 2010 में लागू हुआ।

a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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✅ Answer: a) 2 and 3 only

Why the topic is in news:

ASEAN countries are stonewalling the review of the AITIGA, raising concerns over trade balance and tariff issues.

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 – Incorrect:
    AITIGA covers only goods, not services. A separate agreement was signed in 2014 for services.
  • Statement 2 – Correct:
    The agreement allows tariff elimination on most goods, while sensitive items can be excluded.
  • Statement 3 – Correct:
    It was signed in 2009 and came into force on 1 January 2010.

 

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