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Recently, the Tiwa tribesmen celebrated the Langkhun (Lankhong) Festival in Umsowai village of Karbi Anglong district, Assam. What is the primary significance of this festival?
Q2
The Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) was recently spotted for the first time at which bird sanctuary in Tamil Nadu?
Q3
Recently, India licensed multiple pharmaceutical companies to manufacture and commercialise its first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine, developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and its partners. What is the name of this vaccine?
Q4
Recently, the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh recorded its highest-ever inflow of 11.70 BCM between July 1 and September 5 amid unprecedented rainfall in its catchment. From where does the Beas River originate?
Q5
Recently, Cicadas reappeared in Kerala’s Silent Valley National Park. Cicadas belong to which insect superfamily?
Q6
Which state is the host of 10th Ayurveda Day 2025?
Q7
What is the name of the mascot for the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025?
Q8
Where was the SAMHiTA Conference 2025 held?
Q9
Recently, astronomers discovered celestial events more powerful than gamma-ray bursts, called extreme nuclear transients (ENTs). What fuels these ENTs?
Q10
Which state has become the fifth State/Union Territory (UT) to achieve full functional literacy?
Q11
The SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) system facility was designed and developed by which institute?
Q12
Recently, the Ministry of MSME organised a Mega Conclave in Bihar to mark the 2nd anniversary of PM Vishwakarma Scheme. Which group of people is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme designed to support?
Q13
What is meant by “2-System Interaction” in meteorology?
Q14
Which Indian state is home to the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve recently inducted into the UNESCO biosphere reserve list?
Q15
Recently, the Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) announced that the EnteroMix cancer vaccine is ready for clinical use. Which of the following statements about EnteroMix is correct?
Q16
Recently, Indian researchers explored the wound-healing potential of Murikooti Pacha. What is the key therapeutic molecule found in this plant?
Q17
Recently, Estonia reported a violation of its airspace by Russian MiG-31s over the Gulf of Finland. Which sea is the Gulf of Finland a part of?
Q18
Recently, SEBI introduced a new framework to monitor intraday positions in equity index derivatives. What is the maximum net intraday position cap per entity in index options effective from October 1?
Q19
National Forest Martyrs Day is observed every year on which day?
Q20
Where was the Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 conducted by the Indian Army?
Q21
Recently, OPEC+ agreed to accelerate oil output, highlighting its role in global energy markets. Which of the following countries was not a founding member of OPEC in 1960?
Q22
The Forum for India-Pacific Islands cooperation (FIPIC) is a multinational platform established by which country?
Q23
Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated every year on which day?
Q24
A study has revealed that the Wayanad landslides were a Grey Rhino event, highlighting the risks of ignoring repeated warnings. What defines a Grey Rhino event?
Q25
Recently, the President of Sri Lanka visited Katchatheevu Island amid renewed calls by Indian politicians for its return to India. In which strait is Katchatheevu Island located?