1. Which company partnered with Indian Railways to build the 9000 HP electric locomotive?
Correct answer: Siemens India. The 9000 HP locomotive, India’s most powerful single-unit engine, was built in collaboration with Siemens India to enhance freight capacity and boost exports.
2. What is the length of the newly connected Bairabi–Sairang railway line in Mizoram?
Correct answer: 51 km. The 51 km-long Bairabi–Sairang line now connects Aizawl to the national railway grid, making it the fourth Northeastern capital to gain rail access.
3. What is the planned procurement quantity of tur for 2024–25, the highest since FY20?
Correct answer: 0.6 million tonnes. The government will procure 0.6 million tonnes of tur at MSP to create buffer stocks for festive price stability, marking the highest since FY 2019–20.
4. Under which initiative was the ‘Vat Amavasya-Harit Yoga’ event held?
Correct answer: Harit Yoga. Organized under the Ministry of Ayush’s Harit Yoga initiative, the event merged spiritual and environmental goals during the 11th International Day of Yoga.
5. From which month will the RoDTEP benefits resume for SEZ and EOU units?
Correct answer: June 2025. As per DGFT notification, RoDTEP scheme benefits for SEZs, EOUs, and AA holders will be reinstated from June 2025, after a six-month hiatus.
6. Who was appointed as the Executive Chairman of NALSA in May 2025?
Correct answer: Justice Surya Kant. As the second-most senior judge in the Supreme Court, he was nominated by President Murmu to lead the National Legal Services Authority.
7. What was India’s coal import volume in FY 2024–25?
Correct answer: 243.62 million tonnes. This marks a 7.9% decline, saving $7.93 billion in forex and supporting energy self-sufficiency under the Viksit Bharat mission.
8. Who set a new record with their 31st ascent of Mount Everest in May 2025?
Correct answer: Kami Rita Sherpa. At 55, he led a 22-member Indian Army team and completed his 31st summit, reaffirming his world record and Sherpa legacy.
9. What technology focus does DRDO’s new Quantum Technology Research Centre emphasize?
Correct answer: Quantum Communication and Sensing. DRDO’s centre supports indigenous efforts in QKD, atomic clocks, and magnetometers to strengthen national post-quantum security.
10. What is a key advantage of India’s newly launched E-Hansa aircraft?
Correct answer: Half the cost of imported variants. The Electric Hansa is a cost-effective, two-seater green aviation trainer developed by CSIR-NAL to boost India’s aerospace innovation.
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