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Recently, the U.S. reported its first human case of New World Screwworm infestation. What is the scientific name of the New World Screwworm?
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Recently, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), under the Union Government’s Department of Space, selected a consortium to develop India’s first indigenous constellation of earth observing (EO) satellites under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Which company is leading this consortium?
Q3
Recently, Dal Lake hosted the first-ever Khelo India water games. In which Union Territory is Dal Lake located?
Q4
Recently, a country announced that climbers can scale 97 Himalayan peaks free of charge for the next two years to promote tourism and lesser-known mountain regions. Which country made this announcement?
Q5
Recently, the Government of India launched a 15-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme under the SMILE scheme to empower transgender persons through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The SMILE scheme is implemented by which ministry?
Q6
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the transition of the Cheque Truncation System (CTS) from batch processing to continuous clearing with settlement on realisation in two phases. Which of the following is not an advantage of CTS?
Q7
Recently, a major glacier in Argentina has drawn attention due to rapid disintegration caused by rising global temperatures. Which glacier is this?
Q8
Recently, Maharashtra announced the setting up of India’s first “Smart and Intelligent Village.” In which district is it being established?
Q9
The newly discovered Konkan Shadowdamsel is endemic to which Indian state?
Q10
Recently, India rejected Nepal's objection to the resumption of India–China border trade through Lipulekh Pass. In which Indian state is the Lipulekh Pass located?
Q11
Under SEBI’s Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule, which applies to all listed companies in India to ensure wider public participation and transparency in ownership, what minimum percentage of a company’s total issued and paid-up equity share capital must be held by public shareholders?
Q12
Recently, the Udyam Sakhi Portal was highlighted in the Rajya Sabha for supporting women entrepreneurs. Which of the following is correct?
Q13
Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change set up a National Designated Authority (NDA) to enable a carbon emissions trading regime. Under which international agreement is the NDA a mandatory requirement?
Q14
Recently, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for this scheme?
Q15
Recently, Palmyra palm trees in Odisha were reported to provide dual benefits by reducing lightning-related deaths and serving as a food source for elephants. Which of the following statements about the Palmyra palm is correct?
Q16
Recently, during a Special General Meeting in New Delhi, the Indian Olympic Association approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. In which city has India proposed to host the event?
Q17
Recently, the Saltwater Crocodile population has increased in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve. What is its status under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
Q18
Recently, the Supreme Court questioned whether the “potentiality of abuse” of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which punishes “acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India,” could itself be a ground to declare the provision unconstitutional. Section 152 of the BNS replaced which section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?
Q19
Recently, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan completed five years since its launch in 2020, with a special anniversary event scheduled in New Delhi. Which ministry implements this initiative?
Q20
Recently, World Elephant Day was observed to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of elephants and their habitats. On which date is World Elephant Day celebrated each year?
Q21
Recently, researchers discovered microbes such as Ideonella sakaiensis that have the potential to break down PET plastic. Which of the following statements about Ideonella sakaiensis is correct?
Q22
Recently, India test-fired the Agni-5 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile. What is its strike range?
Q23
Recently, a burst of rare and colourful Blue Pinkgill Mushrooms was documented in the Kagaznagar forest division of Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana. By what name is this mushroom also known in Maori folklore?
Q24
A pilot project to promote fish farming through cage culture, “One Fish, One Paddy,” and biofloc methods has been launched in the Kuttanad region, also called the “Rice Bowl of Kerala.” Kuttanad is located in which state?
Q25
Recently, India’s second-largest private lender revised its minimum average balance for new savings account holders in urban areas after public backlash. Which bank is this?