Places In News Current Affairs MCQs

1. Gurudongmar Lake, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Maharashtra

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Correct Answer: A [Sikkim] Notes:
The Gurudongmar lake is situated at an altitude of approximately 17,800 feet in Mangan district of Sikkim. It is one of the highest lakes in India.
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman visited Gurudongmar lake and interacted with army personnel. It is named after Guru Padmasambhava – the founder of the Tibetan Buddhism.

2. What is the name coined for the collection of marine debris in the Northern Pacific Ocean?

[A] High Sea Debris
[B] Mid Oceanic Debris
[C] Great Pacific Garbage Patch
[D] American Debris Stream

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Correct Answer: C [Great Pacific Garbage Patch] Notes:
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. It is also known as the Pacific trash vortex, spans waters from the West Coast of North America to Japan.
Marine debris is litter that ends up in the ocean, seas, and other large bodies of water. A recent study by Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) shows that this giant collection of plastic trash has also become home to thousands of marine life, creating a new kind of ecosystem.

3. ‘Yerevan’ is the capital city of which country?

[A] Armenia
[B] Argentina
[C] Azerbaijan
[D] Iran

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Correct Answer: A [Armenia] Notes:
A new India-Iran-Armenia trilateral grouping was announced recently. The first trilateral political consultation between the foreign affairs ministries of the three countries was held recently in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital.
For India, Armenia has emerged as a key geopolitical partner in recent years. This trilateral grouping is expected to open opportunities for cooperation in areas like energy, transportation, trade, among others.

4. Avangkhu is India’s first village on the border of which country?

[A] China
[B] Myanmar
[C] Pakistan
[D] Laos

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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar] Notes:
Avangkhu is India’s first village on the Indo-Myanmar border. It is situated in Phek district of Nagaland.
Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting L Murugan became the first Union Minister to visit India’s first village on the Indo-Myanmar border.

5. Mana, which has been re-termed as the first Indian village, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Sikkim
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Jammu and Kashmir

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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand] Notes:
Mana, a village situated at the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand, will be now known as the first Indian village. Earlier, it was known as the last Indian village.
Mana, located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district shares a border with China. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) placed a signboard at the border village of “Mana” in Uttarakhand, declaring it to be the “First Indian Village.”

6. ‘Tungnath temple’ which was seen in the news, is situated in which state/UT?

[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam

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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand] Notes:
Tungnath temple, an ancient temple situated in Uttarakhand, is set to be declared a national monument. It is the third of the five Panchkedars of Uttarakhand.
The Tungnath mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys.

7. Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, is situated in which state/UT?

[A] Punjab
[B] New Delhi
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Kerala

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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:
Jama Masjid is India’s largest Mosque. Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) is currently pushing for the Jama Masjid redevelopment plan.
The finial of Jama Masjid’s central dome was damaged in May last year following heavy rain and thunderstorm.

8. Siddheswara Temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam

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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh] Notes:
Siddheswara Temple is a 7th century temple at Hemavati (Henjeru) in Andhra Pradesh. It was built by Nolamba rulers under the lordship of Pallavas between the 7th and 10th centuries for the propagation of Shaivism.
Inscriptions on the pillars of this temple revealed interesting facts about the education system supported by Nolamba Pallavas and their predecessors.

9. Auschwitz museum, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Poland
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] Finland

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Correct Answer: A [Poland] Notes:
Auschwitz museum has initiated a project to preserve shoes of 8,000 children who were killed by Nazis. Its aim is to showcase the reality within the concentration camp during the Second World War.
The exercise is expected to be a two-year effort which seeks to showcase the reality of the camp, where Adolf Hitler and his Nazi troops killed millions, including children from 1940 to 1945.

10. Dal Lake, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Assam
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Karnataka
[D] Uttarakhand

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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir] Notes:
Dal Lake is the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir. CRPF recently conducted a special drill in this lake as part of security preparedness ahead of the G20 summit in Kashmir.
Marine Commandos (MORCOS) have also done similar security drills in Dal Lake. The G20 international summit in Kashmir was held from May 22 to May 24 at Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on the banks of Dal Lake.

11. Djerba Synagogue, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Tunisia
[B] Maldives
[C] Israel
[D] Mauritius

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Correct Answer: A [Tunisia] Notes:
El Ghriba synagogue, also known as Djerba Synagogue, is situated on the Tunisian island of Djerba.
At least four people lost their lives in a shooting near this ancient synagogue. The pilgrimage to Ghriba is at the heart of Jewish tradition in Tunisia, where only about 1,500 Jews live.

12. ‘Big Ben’ is the famous clock located in which country?

[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Australia
[D] France

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Correct Answer: B [UK] Notes:
Big Ben is the nickname given to the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, United Kingdom. It had failed to bong on May 10, when the dials of the clock on top of the Elizabeth Tower briefly stopped.
For hundreds of years, it was called the Clock Tower, and was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.

13. Mount Etna, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Philippines
[B] Italy
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia

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Correct Answer: B [Italy] Notes:
Mount Etna erupted recently in Italy. It is Europe’s most active volcano, situated on the eastern coast of Sicily near Catania city.
Italian authorities then declared that the new eruption on Mount Etna was officially over and there were no injuries.

14. El Popo Volcano, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Indonesia
[B] Mexico
[C] Japan
[D] Philippines

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Correct Answer: B [Mexico] Notes:
Popocatepetl, commonly known as El Popo volcano, has recently started spewing plumes. It is situated in Mexico.
Popocatepetl means “smoking mountain” in the Nahuatl language. After lying dormant for more than 70 years, it has been spewing toxic fumes, ash, and lumps of incandescent rock.

15. Narengi Military Station is situated in which state/UT?

[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan

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Correct Answer: B [Assam] Notes:
Narengi Military Station in Guwahati, Assam, has become a crucial logistics hub for the Indian army in the Eastern region, aiding in the improvement of the logistics chain and operational readiness across the region.
Spanning approximately 3300 acres, the military station plays a significant role in enhancing the army’s preparedness in the entire eastern theatre.

16. Mount Fagradalsfjall is a volcano situated in which country?

[A] Indonesia
[B] Iceland
[C] Japan
[D] Philippines

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Correct Answer: B [Iceland] Notes:
Mount Fagradalsfjall is situated on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It has registered around 2,200 earthquakes recently.
The volcano is situated around 40 kilometres from Reykjavík, Iceland. Thousands of earthquakes in the region in recent weeks warned of geological activity.

17. Which Sea runs between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula?

[A] Yellow Sea
[B] Philippine Sea
[C] Red Sea
[D] Black Sea

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Correct Answer: A [Yellow Sea] Notes:
The Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean located between mainland China and the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea fired ‘several cruise missiles’ into the Yellow Sea between China and the Korean peninsula, the South Korean military reported.

18. Mount Kun, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Ladakh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Sikkim
[D] Assam

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Correct Answer: A [Ladakh] Notes:
Mount Kun is situated in Ladakh in the western Himalayan Range. It is the second highest summit of the massif with elevation of 23,219 feet.
To commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, a group of mountaineers from the Indian Army’s Dagger Division achieved an extraordinary accomplishment by successfully climbing Mount Kun, reaching its 7,077-meter summit in record time, and performing Yoga to pay tribute.

19. Te’omim Cave, which was seen in the news, is located in which city?

[A] Jerusalem
[B] Paris
[C] Rome
[D] Cairo

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Correct Answer: A [Jerusalem] Notes:
The Te’omim Cave in Jerusalem was found to host more than 100 ceramic lamps squeezed into the cave’s crevices.
In a new study, researchers propose that these objects were probably employed for summoning deceased spirits and uncovering their hidden knowledge, a ritual referred to as necromancy.

20. Which river serves as the predominant border between the United States and Mexico?

[A] Niagara River
[B] Rio Grande River
[C] St. Lawrence River
[D] Detroit River

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Correct Answer: B [Rio Grande River] Notes:
The Rio Grande River, spanning 3,051 kilometers, flows from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico and serves as the predominant border between the United States and Mexico throughout most of Texas.
Recently, the US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas and its Republican Governor Greg Abbott for placing floating barriers in the Rio Grande River to impede migrants from crossing over from Mexico.

21. Lake Ohrid, which was seen in the news, is located in which continent?

[A] Asia
[B] Europe
[C] North America
[D] Australia

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Correct Answer: B [Europe] Notes:
Lake Ohrid is a lake which spans the border between the southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes.
Scientists have uncovered what may be one of Europe’s earliest sedentary communities. Dating back 8,000 years, the homes built on stilts could be the oldest lakeside settlement ever found in Europe. Radiocarbon dating from the site puts it at between 6000 and 5800 BC.

22. Sulina Channel, which was seen in the news, is situated in which country?

[A] Ukraine
[B] Russia
[C] Romania
[D] Bulgaria

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Correct Answer: C [Romania] Notes:
The Sulina Channel is situated in the eastern part of Romania, near the town of Sulina. It connects the Danube River to the Black Sea, providing a direct passage for ships traveling to and from the river and the sea.
It has provided Ukraine with an alternative passage for its grain after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal last month. Ukraine, often called the “breadbasket of Europe”, is among the world’s biggest grain exporters, with its economy heavily dependent on agricultural exports.

23. Nyoma airfield, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] West Bengal
[B] Ladakh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Punjab

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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh] Notes:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 90 infrastructure projects built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost exceeding ₹2,900 crore.
The projects span 11 States and Union Territories, including two revamped airfields, Bagdogra and Barrackpore, in West Bengal, and the Nyoma airfield in Eastern Ladakh, which will boost air infrastructure and augment the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capabilities along the Northern border.

24. McDermitt Caldera, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Russia
[B] Bulgaria
[C] USA
[D] Australia

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Correct Answer: C [USA] Notes:
Geologists have made a new discovery along the Nevada-Oregon border, unearthing a vast lithium deposit within the McDermitt Caldera.
This deposit is believed to contain 20 to 40 million metric tonnes of lithium, potentially doubling the quality of lithium reserves found anywhere else globally. This could help the United States reduce its reliance on China for lithium, a critical component in electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines.

25. Tezu Airport, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Odisha

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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh] Notes:
Recently, the Civil Aviation Minister inaugurated the newly developed infrastructure of the Tezu Airport in Arunachal Pradesh.
It was developed at a cost of Rs. 170 crores. The Minister also announced three direct routes from Itanagar under the UDAN 5.0 namely Itanagar to Delhi, Itanagar to Jorhat, and Itanagar to Rupsi which will be operationalised soon.

26. Phlegraean Fields, which were seen in the news, is situated in which country?

[A] UK
[B] Italy
[C] Argentina
[D] Canada

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Correct Answer: B [Italy] Notes:
The Phlegraean Fields, referred to as Campi Flegrei in Italian, is a densely populated region that spans approximately 130 square kilometers to the west of Naples.
The Italian government has recently approved an emergency plan amid rising earthquake activity within the vicinity of Phlegraean Fields.

27. Which region has been referred to as the ‘World’s Largest Open Air Prison’ by various international entities?

[A] Taiwan
[B] Syria
[C] Gaza
[D] Iran

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Correct Answer: C [Gaza] Notes:
Gaza, a narrow territory between the Mediterranean Sea, Israel, and Egypt, with a population of over two million Palestinians, has been subject to an air, land, and sea blockade since 2007.
This extended period of occupation and the ongoing blockade have led to numerous references to Gaza as an open-air prison by various international entities, UN experts, rights groups, intellectuals, and even former British Prime Minister David Cameron.

28. Kulasekarapattinam, associated with ISRO’s second spaceport, is located in which state?

[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka

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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu] Notes:
The second spaceport of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will come up in about two years at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.
It will be dedicated exclusively for Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) developed by the private sector. About 2,000 acres has been acquired and handed over to ISRO.

29. ‘Taupō volcano’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Philippines
[B] New Zealand
[C] Indonesia
[D] Japan

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Correct Answer: B [New Zealand] Notes:
Around 1,800 years ago, New Zealand’s Taupō volcano had a major eruption that propelled glass fragments to Antarctica.
Scientists have now uncovered six such glass fragments buried more than 2,000 years ago, at a depth of 280 meters beneath Antarctic ice, indicating their journey of approximately 5,000 kilometers from the volcanic eruption site.

30. Vizhinjam port, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala

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Correct Answer: D [Kerala] Notes:
The vessel ‘Zhen Hua 15’, which began its journey from a port in Shanghai, China, at the end of August, reached Vizhinjam Seaport in Kerala. It became the first ship to berth at the under-construction port.
It had made a pitstop at the Mundra port in Gujarat on its way to Vizhinjam to offload some cranes. The ₹7,600 crore mega infrastructure project is being implemented on a public-private partnership (PPP) model with funding from the state government, Centre, and the Adani Ports Private Limited.

31.Sko valley, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Ladakh
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Sikkim

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Correct Answer: A [Ladakh] Notes:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has opened two more border tourist destinations ‘Marsemik La and Sko valley’ for tourists visiting Ladakh.
The previously restricted areas were close to the strategic Chang Chenmo sector north of Pangong lake in Ladakh. Tourists are allowed to trek through this high-altitude valley.

32.Kuanchuanpu geological formation, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] China
[B] Greece
[C] South Korea
[D] Indonesia

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Correct Answer: A [China] Notes:
Researchers have discovered a set of remarkable microfossils containing preserved muscle tissue from a creature that existed 535 million years ago.
These fossils were found within the Kuanchuanpu geological formation in southern Shaanxi Province, China. This geological site, known for its abundance of fossils, has significantly contributed to our understanding of the Cambrian explosion, that commenced approximately 540 million years ago.

33.‘Taupō volcano’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Philippines
[B] New Zealand
[C] Indonesia
[D] Japan

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34.Vizhinjam port, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala

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35.Mount St Helens is an active stratovolcano located in which country?

[A] Indonesia
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] Philippines

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Correct Answer: B [USA] Notes:
According to a report from the US Geological Survey (USGS), approximately 400 earthquakes have been detected beneath Mount St Helens since mid-July of this year.
Mount St Helens is an active stratovolcano located in Washington. These recent tremors constitute the most prolonged sequence of seismic activity since the last eruption cycle concluded in 2008. Despite this uptick in earthquakes, there are currently no signs that another eruption is forthcoming.

36.Shamsi Talab, is a water storage reservoir located in which state/UT?

[A] Assam
[B] New Delhi
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan

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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:
The National Water Mission of Ministry of Jal Shakti is organizing ‘Jal Itihas Utsav’ at Shamsi Talab, Jahaz Mahal situated in Delhi.
It aims to raise public consciousness about safeguarding water heritage sites, creating a sense of ownership among the masses as well as promote tourism and restoration of such heritage structures. The Ministry of Jal Shakti has successfully implemented the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ 2023 with the theme “Source Sustainability for Drinking Water”.

37.Falkland camp, that was recently making news, is located in which state of North East India?

[A] Manipur
[B] Sikkim
[C] Mizoram
[D] Assam

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Correct Answer: C [Mizoram] Notes:
Hundreds of people displaced from Manipur due to ethnic clashes have taken refuge in Mizoram’s capital Aizawl since May 2022. They were given shelter, education for children, and healthcare by the previous MNF government. However, with Mizoram elections bringing a possible change in power, the Manipuri refugees housed in Aizawl’s Falkland camp grow uncertain about their future.
The 62 families appeal to the new government for continued support and being allowed to stay until stability returns back home. They do not want a change in government to alter the empathetic policy towards them. Their appeals come amid calls for a separate Kuki administrative division in Manipur following prolonged tensions between tribes and armed groups.

38.Khan Younis, which was seen in the news, is a city in which country / territory?

[A] Israel
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Ukraine
[D] Gaza strip

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Correct Answer: D [Gaza strip] Notes:
Israel has intensified its strike in and around Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city. Israel has ordered people out of nearly two dozen neighbourhoods instead of the entire region, as it did in the north.
Palestinians say that as Israel continues to attack across the besieged territory, there are no safe areas left.

39.Mount Marapi, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Japan
[B] Indonesia
[C] Philippines
[D] Australia

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Correct Answer: B [Indonesia] Notes:
The death toll from a volcano eruption in Indonesia has risen to 23 after 10 more bodies were discovered.
Mount Marapi on the island of Sumatra spewed an ash tower 9,800 feet into the sky. About 75 climbers who had started their way up the mountain and stranded, and about 52 of them were rescued after the initial eruption, while 11 more were initially confirmed dead. New eruptions spewed additional columns of hot ash into the air, reducing visibility and temporarily halting the search and recovery operations.

40.Litani River, which was recently in the news, forms part of the border between which two countries?

[A] Syria and Lebanon
[B] Israel and Lebanon
[C] Jordan and Syria
[D] Egypt and Sudan

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Correct Answer: B [Israel and Lebanon] Notes:
Litani River forms part of the border between Lebanon and Israel. The river was in the news in December 2023 after a cruise missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen struck a commercial oil tanker ship 60 nautical miles north of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This attack was part of rising tensions between Israel and the Iran-aligned “Axis of Resistance”, which includes groups like Hezbollah and Houthi rebels. These groups have been targeting Israeli and US interests in solidarity with Hamas and Palestinians since October 2023.

41.Namdapha flying squirrel, that was recently in news, is endemic to which Indian State/UT?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Andaman & Nicobar

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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh] Notes:
After an absence of 42 years, the Namdapha flying squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi) has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. It is endemic to Arunachal Pradesh. Last described in 1981, the species was thought to be extinct or confused with a similar species.
It is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) by the IUCN and is listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act. It was one of the 25 “most wanted lost” species targeted by the Global Wildlife Conservation’s “Search for Lost Species” initiative.

42.China claims which region/country as its “sacred territory”?

[A] Tibet
[B] Hong Kong
[C] Taiwan
[D] Macau

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Correct Answer: C [Taiwan] Notes:
China’s President Xi Jinping, in a New Year speech, declared that China’s “reunification” with Taiwan is inevitable. Beijing asserts that Taiwan is its “sacred territory.” While Xi did not mention military threats in his speech, China has not ruled out the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. Xi emphasized the importance of reunification and called for a common sense of purpose among “compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.” This underscores China’s territorial claim over Taiwan.

43.Where is the National Fisheries Development Board establishing an Eri silk spinning plant?

[A] Guwahati, Assam
[B] Mushalpur, Assam
[C] Shillong, Meghalaya
[D] Imphal, Manipur

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Correct Answer: B [Mushalpur, Assam] Notes:
The National Fisheries Development Board is establishing an Eri silk spinning plant at Mushalpur, Baksa district in Assam. This ₹15 crore project, part of the blue revolution scheme, will provide direct employment to 375 individuals and benefit 25,000 households engaged in silk production.

44.Which state will feature India’s first Personal Rapid Transit or PRT corridor as part of its metro rail infrastructure?

[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra

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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand] Notes:
Uttarakhand will feature India’s first Personal Rapid Transit or PRT corridor as part of its metro rail infrastructure being built to link key cities. The PRT network will serve as a customized mass transit option wherein pod-like driverless vehicles will transport commuters directly to destinations without stops. The innovative mode will connect passengers from Haridwar and Rishikesh to Dehradun airport as part of the state’s Prepaid Autos may replace digital meters wider integrated rail strategy. Besides the PRT line, the metro project also envisages conventional Mass Rapid Transit System routes across 30km.

45.Which region is associated with the tropical cyclone Alvaro that has recently been in the news?

[A] Southeast Asia
[B] Madagascar
[C] South America
[D] Australia

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Correct Answer: B [Madagascar] Notes:
Tropical Cyclone Alvaro made a significant impact on southwest Madagascar, hitting the region on January 1st, 2024. This marked the first major cyclone influence during the 2023-2024 in the southwest Indian Ocean. The ongoing season, which spans from late October to May, has posed unprecedented challenges to the area, with Cyclone Alvaro being the latest destructive force.

46.The first meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council was held at?

[A] Chennai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Mumbai
[D] Varanasi

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Correct Answer: B [Kolkata] Notes:
The Inland Waterways Authority of India, operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), made history by organizing the inaugural meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) in Kolkata. Led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the event convened representatives from waterway states, central government officials, and experts on the MV Ganga Queen. The gathering discussed crucial initiatives, including the “Harit Nauka – Guidelines for Green Transition of Inland Vessels” and the “River Cruise Tourism Roadmap 2047,” with a focus on advancing the development of inland waterways in India.

47.Recently, which city announced free bus travel for transgender community?

[A] Lucknow
[B] Indore
[C] Delhi
[D] Jaipur

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Correct Answer: C [Delhi] Notes:
The Delhi government unveiled free bus rides for the transgender community, marking a significant step towards inclusive public transportation. The decision awaits Cabinet approval, with plans to promptly implement the initiative. This move aims to facilitate accessible and cost-free travel for transgender individuals on public buses in Delhi.

48.‘Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra’, recently seen in the news, was established in which city of India?

[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Kochi

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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad] Notes:
The former Vice-President of India and Union Minister for Culture will inaugurate the ‘Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra’ in Hyderabad, part of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s national academy for music, dance, and drama. Established in 1953, it aims to preserve and promote India’s diverse cultural heritage. The Akademi operates autonomously under the Ministry of Culture, with a Chairman appointed by the President for a five-year term. Fully funded by the government, it coordinates regional Akademies, promotes research, and encourages collaboration for the enrichment of Indian culture.

49.Pandaram land, recently seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?

[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Puducherry
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Answer: A [Lakshadweep] Notes:
A dispute in Lakshadweep has arisen over the administration’s assertion of government ownership of Pandaram lands, leading to tension with locals. The conflict escalated as the administrator claimed Pandaram properties belonged to the government, contradicting traditional ownership. Locals allege the administration is violating a High Court stay on numbering coconut trees on Pandaram lands, suggesting potential felling. Despite officials refusing to comment on record, a senior official dismissed concerns as presumptions.

50.Agalega Island, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Mauritius
[B] Maldives
[C] Indonesia
[D] Iceland

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Correct Answer: A [Mauritius] Notes:
Indian PM and Mauritius PM will inaugurate a modern airstrip and jetty on Agalega Island, Mauritius, strengthening connectivity with mainland Mauritius. Agalega, a dependency of Mauritius, comprises two outer islands in the southwest Indian Ocean, situated 1,050 km north of Mauritius Island, with a total area of 2,600 ha. The projects enhance transportation infrastructure for the remote islands.

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