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The Correct Answer is ​20–28°C.

In News

• New air-conditioners to have 20 degrees C as minimum temperature: Power Minister.

Key Points

• India is set to regulate AC temperatures, fixing limits between 20°C and 28°C for new units.

• The move targets energy efficiency and aims to curb unnecessary consumption in homes, offices, and vehicles.

• The government is also promoting battery storage projects to support clean energy goals.

• A Rs 5,400 crore Viability Gap Fund (VGF) will be provided to boost such projects.

• The initiative aims to attract Rs 33,000 crore in private investment.

The Correct Answer is ECINET.

In News

• ECI introduces key reforms in bye-polls, paving the way for tech-driven elections.

Key Points

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced major electoral reforms during bye-elections in five Assembly Constituencies (ACs):

  • 24-Kadi (SC) & 87-Visavadar – Gujarat

  • 35-Nilambur – Kerala

  • 64-Ludhiana West – Punjab

  • 80-Kaliganj – West Bengal

• Polling Stations: Total of 1,354

1. Mobile Deposit Facility:

   • Voters could safely deposit mobile phones at booths in pigeonhole boxes/jute bags.

   • Especially helpful for senior citizens, women, and PwDs.

   • Assisted by volunteers at each location.

2. Upgraded Voter Turnout Reporting (VTR):

   • Use of ECINET App by Presiding Officers.

   • Real-time voter turnout updates every 2 hours.

   • Offline data entry available where networks were poor.

   • Final data uploaded before leaving the polling station.

3. 100% Webcasting:

   • Nearly all polling stations live-streamed (except one).

   • Monitoring done at RO, DEO, and CEO levels.

   • Boosted transparency and compliance.

4. Pre-Poll Electoral Roll Revision:

   • Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Electoral Rolls conducted.

   • First time in ~20 years for bye-elections.

   • Ensured updated and inclusive voter lists

The Correct Answer is Republic of Guinea.

In News

• PM Modi launches key development projects in Bihar, flags off first export locomotive from Marhowra Plant.

Key Points

• PM Narendra Modi visited Saran district, Bihar, to lay foundation stones and inaugurate key development projects.

• Rail Sector Highlights:

  • Flagged off an export locomotive from Marhowra Plant under "Make in India – Make for the World" initiative.

    • Destination: Republic of Guinea (first international dispatch).

    • Features: high-horsepower engines, AC propulsion, microprocessor controls, regenerative braking.

  • Launched Vande Bharat Express from Patliputra to Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah.

  • Inaugurated Vaishali–Deoria railway line (₹400+ crore).

• Sanitation & Water:

  • Inaugurated six Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) under Namami Gange (₹1,800+ crore).

  • Laid foundation for water and sanitation projects worth ₹3,000+ crore.

• Power Infrastructure:

  • Launched 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 15 grid substations (e.g., Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Bettiah, Siwan).

  • BESS capacity: 20–80 MWh, aimed at managing peak demand and reducing energy costs.

• Housing:

  • Released first PMAY-U instalment to 53,600+ beneficiaries.

The Correct Answer is Uttar Pradesh.

In News

• Uttar Pradesh govt launches India's 1st Vistadome jungle safari train.

Key Points

• Uttar Pradesh has launched a Vistadome coach service for jungle safari.

• It connects Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (Bahraich) with Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (Pilibhit).

• UP is the first state in India to offer a jungle safari by Vistadome train.

• This is part of the “One Destination, Three Forests” plan by the state’s Eco Tourism Board.

• The Vistadome coach covers 107 km inside the forest.

• It gives tourists a close view of nature, wildlife, and biodiversity during the ride.

The Correct Answer is ₹300 crore.

In News

• BrahMos manufacturing unit set to be unveiled in Lucknow, will produce 80-100 missiles a year.

Key Points

• Inauguration Date: May 11 in Lucknow.

• Investment: ₹300 crore by BrahMos Aerospace.

• Completion Time: Unit finished in 3.5 years.

• Significance:

  • First hi-tech defence manufacturing unit of its kind in Uttar Pradesh.

  • Boosts India’s defence manufacturing capacity.

• Strategic Impact: Enhances national security and missile production self-reliance.

• Industrial Impact: Brings modern technologies, spurs growth in allied industries.

• Employment:

  • 500 direct jobs (engineers, technicians),

  • Thousands of indirect jobs.

• BrahMos Missile Details:

  • Joint venture between India’s DRDO (50.5%) and Russia’s NPOM (49.5%).

  • Name derived from Brahmaputra (India) + Moskva (Russia).

  • Known for supersonic speed, pinpoint accuracy, and mission flexibility

The correct answer is Bogibeel.

Important Points

• Bogibeel bridge is the fifth-longest bridge in India.
  • Bogibeel bridge connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It is a rail-cum-road type bridge.
  • Bogibeel bridge is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India.
  • It is the second-longest rail-cum-road bridge in Asia.
  • The Bogibeel bridge was built over the Brahmaputra river.
  • It is 4.94 km in length.
  • The bridge was inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi on 25^th December 2018.

Additional Information

• Pamban bridge is India's first sea bridge.
  • It is located in Tamil Nadu.
• Naini Bridge is located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• Coronation Bridge is located in West Bengal across the Teesta River.
  • It connects the districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Important Points

The correct answer is Mangalyaan.

Important Points

• The motif of the Mangalyaan on the reverse of Rs 2000 note depicts the country's first venture into the interplanetary space.
• It was propelled from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 5th November 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), making the boldest statement till date about India’s foray into the next generation of space technology.
• The mission took off from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

• 2018 Assembly elections took place in Meghalaya, which was held on 27^th February 2018.
• In this election three largest parties, Indian National Congress (INC) won 21 seats, National People’s Party(NPP) won 19 seats and the United Democratic Party (UDP) won 6 seats.
• The Chief Minister of Meghalaya is Conrad Sangma belongs to the National people’s party.

Meghalaya:
Capital: Shillong

 State Animal: Cloud Leopard
 State Bird: Hill Myna
 State Tree: White Teak

 State Flower: Lady Slipper

The correct answer is Assam.

Important Points

• Tezpur Litchi of Assam has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• Litchi (Litchi Chinensis) is one of the most important sub-tropical evergreen fruits produced in Tezpur.
• The fruit is known for its excellent quality pleasant flavor, juicy pulp with attractive red color.
• Litchi consists of 60% juice, 8% rag, 19 % seed, and 13% skin varying upon variety and climate.

Additional Information

• Assam:
  • Chief Minister - Sri Himanta Biswa Sarma
  • Governor - Jagdish Mukhi
  • The number of districts - 33
  • Lok Sabha seats - 14
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 7

The correct answer is 100 feet.

Key Points

• India's largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built in Bodh Gaya.
• Built by Buddha International Welfare Mission, the statue will be 100 feet long and 30 feet high.
• Lord Buddha is in the sleeping posture in the statue.
• The idol of this posture is in Kushinagar where he attained his Mahaparinirvana.
• It is being made with fibreglass.
• It will be open for devotees from February 2023.

Additional Information

• The construction of the statue started back in 2019.
• In 2002, Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Archaeological finds show that the site was in use by Buddhists since the Mauryan period.
• Bodh Gaya is the most important of the main four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha.
• The other three are Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath.

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The correct answer is AR Rahman.

• AR Rahaman is the brand ambassador of Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim is a state in northeast India. It is the second smallest among the Indian states.
  • Gangtok is the capital and largest city of Sikkim.
  • The world's third-highest mountain, Kanchenjunga, is regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.
  • Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P. S. Golay, is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Sikkim.(Sept 2020)

Additional Information

• Shah Rukh Khan is the brand ambassador of West Bengal.
  • West Bengal is situated in eastern India between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal.
  • Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal.
  • Smt. Mamata Banerjee is the current Chief Minister of the state.
• John Abraham is the brand ambassador of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Arunachal Pradesh is a state in North East India.
  • Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Pema Khandu is the Current Chief Minister of the state.
• Amitabh Bacchan is the brand ambassador of Gujarat.
  • Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India.
  • Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat.
  • Bhupendra Patel was elected the new Chief Minister of Gujarat. 

The correct answer is Ladakh.

In News

• Chushul is one of the five officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies to improve relations.

Important Points

• It is a village in Leh, Ladakh, India. Hence option 3 is correct.
• It is located in the Durbuk tehsil, in the area known as “Chushul valley”.
• It is close to Rezang La and Pangong Lake at a height of 4,360 metres.
• This place is famous for the Indian Army who fought to the ‘last man, last round’ at Rezang La (Chushul) on November 18, 1962.
  • Without this crucial victory, the territory might have been captured by China.

The correct answer is Chenab River.

Key Points

• The golden joint of the world's highest railway bridge over River Chenab was inaugurated in August 2022.
• For the first time ever since independence, Srinagar will be linked to the rest of India after the overarch deck on the world's highest single-arch railway bridge over River Chenab will be launched.
• The world's highest railway bridge will be 35 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower.

Additional Information

• The Chenab River is a major river that flows in India and Pakistan.
• It is also one of the 5 major rivers of the Punjab region.
• It is formed by the union of two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga, which rise in the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. 

The correct answer is Mizoram.

Key Points

• The Mizoram Cabinet has recently granted industry status to sports, amidst the gradual lifting of lock-down, following the sports policy in many countries
  • This decision is expected to promote employment generation in the state.
  • This was announced by the state’s Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
  • The Sports and Youth Services department had advised the State government to grant the status.
  • Mizoram has a good group of Football players who represent several important clubs.
    • The Mizos are sports-loving people and football is their favorite. 
  • Granting industry status to sports is expected to help the state in meeting the requirements of sportspersons and others involved in the sector.

Additional Information

• Mizoram is located in the northeastern part of the country.
  • It is bounded by Myanmar (Burma) to the east and south and Bangladesh to the west and by the states of Tripura to the northwest, Assam to the north, and Manipur to the northeast. 
  • The name of the state is derived from "Mizo", the self-described name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which in the Mizo language means "land."
    • Thus "Mizo-ram" means "land of the Mizos". 
• Capital - Aizawl

The correct answer is Jaipur.

Key Points

• Telangana’s Warangal along with Kerala's Nilambur and Thrissur has joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).
• These cities have been recognized for their outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at the local level.
• The UNESCO GNLC is an international network consisting of 294 cities that successfully promote lifelong learning across their communities.

Additional Information

• ​The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
• It is aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.
• UNESCO:
  • Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
  • Headquarters: Paris, France
  • Founded: 16 November 1945, London
  • Parent organization: United Nations