1. Which newly introduced CPCB category provides extended consent validity to Essential Environmental Services (EES)?
Correct answer: Blue. The CPCB introduced the Blue Category to promote eco-friendly industries like waste-to-energy and CBG plants, with extended 7-year consent validity.
2. What is the zoom range of drones used in Gujarat Police’s GP-DRASTI initiative?
Correct answer: 1 kilometer. Drones under the GP-DRASTI initiative have 1 km zoom capability and support night vision for enhanced surveillance.
3. Which two Indian texts were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in 2025?
Correct answer: Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra. These inclusions bring India’s total UNESCO documentary heritage entries to 14.
4. What is the estimated export target highlighted by NITI Aayog for India’s hand & power tools sector?
Correct answer: $25+ billion. The report by NITI Aayog outlines strategies to unlock this export potential through manufacturing scale and global positioning.
5. What was India’s trade deficit with China in FY25?
Correct answer: $99.2 billion. Imports from China rose to $113.45 billion while exports fell to $14.25 billion, deepening the deficit.
6. Where will the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) headquarters be established?
Correct answer: India. India will host the IBCA HQ to promote conservation of seven major big cat species globally.
7. How many pilots per year will the upcoming Amravati pilot training institute train?
Correct answer: 180. The institute will train 180 pilots annually using 34 aircraft, making it Southeast Asia’s largest FTO.
8. What was Tanzania’s recorded average national temperature in 2024?
Correct answer: 24.3°C. This was 0.7°C above normal, making 2024 Tanzania’s hottest year since 1970.
9. How many military personnel received the MacGregor Memorial Medal for 2023–24?
Correct answer: 5. The 2023 and 2024 medals were awarded to five personnel for military reconnaissance and exploration achievements.
10. Who has been recommended to become the next Chief Justice of India after May 2025?
Correct answer: Justice B.R. Gavai. He was recommended by outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna as per tradition.
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