Q.1) The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has undertaken a long-range training deployment to Southeast Asia as part of which training programme?
[a] Naval Orientation Course
[b] Joint Services Training Programme
[c] Integrated Officers’ Training Course
[d] Advanced Maritime Leadership Programme
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Answer: [c] Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC)
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has sailed for a Long-Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to Southeast Asia as part of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC). The deployment includes INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and the Indian Coast Guard ship Sarathi. The initiative provides operational and cross-cultural exposure to officer trainees and reinforces India’s maritime engagement with Southeast Asian nations under the Act East Policy.
Q.2) Which state police force secured first rank in the ICJS 2.0 national rankings released by the National Crime Records Bureau?
[a] Haryana
[b] Assam
[c] Uttarakhand
[d] Maharashtra
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Answer: [c] Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Police secured first rank in the ICJS 2.0 national rankings with a score of 93.46. The rankings were released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Uttarakhand ranked ahead of Haryana and Assam, reflecting its effective adoption of technology-driven criminal justice reforms. ICJS 2.0 means, ICJS: Inter-operable Criminal Justice SystemVersion: 2.0 (advanced phase of integration). Its objective is eamless digital integration of police, courts, prosecution, prisons, and forensic systems
Q.3) India has become the world’s first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen for which purpose?
[a] Aircraft manufacturing
[b] Railway sleepers
[c] Road construction
[d] Pipeline coating
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Answer: [c] Road construction
Explanation:
India has become the world’s first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction, marking a major global milestone in green and sustainable infrastructure. Bio-bitumen serves as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional bitumen, which is a black, viscous hydrocarbon product derived from crude oil and widely used as a binder in road construction. This achievement signals India’s transition towards clean and green highways.
Q.4) Which judicial district has become India’s first fully paperless judicial district, with all courts functioning entirely in digital mode?
[a] Ernakulam, Kerala
[b] Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
[c] Kalpetta, Kerala
[d] Kozhikode, Kerala
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Answer: [c] Kalpetta, Kerala
Explanation:
The judicial district of Kalpetta in Kerala’s Wayanad has become India’s first fully paperless judicial district. All courts under its jurisdiction now operate exclusively in digital mode, with every stage of a case from institution and pre-trial proceedings to evidence recording, interim applications, and final adjudication conducted electronically. The transition has been supported by the integration of AI-based judicial assistance tools, eliminating the need for physical case files.
Q.5) The Indian Navy’s proposed new naval facility at Haldia, West Bengal, will primarily function as which of the following?
[a] A full-fledged naval command
[b] A submarine base
[c] A naval detachment for small warships
[d] A joint tri-services headquarters
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Answer: [c] A naval detachment for small warships
Explanation:
The Indian Navy plans to establish a new naval base at Haldia in West Bengal to enhance India’s maritime presence in the northern Bay of Bengal. The facility will operate as a naval detachment, not a full command, with a focus on deploying small warships for rapid-response coastal and near-sea operations. The move comes amid rising Chinese naval activity and evolving regional security dynamics involving Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Q.6) The MoU to establish a nationwide logistics mechanism for transporting agricultural input samples was signed between the Department of Posts and which department?
[a] Department of Rural Development
[b] Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
[c] Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
[d] Department of Food Processing Industries
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Answer: [c] Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Explanation:
Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) to establish a nationwide logistics mechanism. The mechanism will enable transportation of pesticide, seed, and fertiliser samples to designated laboratories across India, strengthening quality control of agricultural inputs and benefiting farmers and rural citizens. Department of Posts is one of the world’s largest postal networks; expanding role in logistics and financial inclusion. DA&FW is responsible for agricultural policy, farmer welfare, and input regulation.
Q.7) The counter-intuitive phenomenon where hotter water freezes faster than colder water, recently validated using supercomputer simulations, is known as:
[a] Joule–Thomson Effect
[b] Leidenfrost Effect
[c] Mpemba Effect
[d] Coriolis Effect
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Answer: [c] Mpemba Effect
Explanation:
Scientists have successfully demonstrated the Mpemba Effect through the first-ever supercomputer-powered simulation of ice formation. Researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) used high-performance computing to show that hot water can freeze faster than cold water under specific conditions. According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the simulation further revealed that this phenomenon can also occur in fluid-to-solid phase transitions in systems beyond water.
Q.8) The PANKHUDI portal, recently launched to strengthen initiatives for women and child development, has been introduced by which ministry?
[a] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[b] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[c] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[d] Ministry of Rural Development
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Answer: [c] Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:
Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched PANKHUDI, an Integrated Digital Portal aimed at improving coordination, transparency, and stakeholder participation in programmes related to women and child development. The portal focuses on key thematic areas such as nutrition, health, early childhood care and education, child welfare, and women’s safety and empowerment, and is designed to enhance the ease of living for women and children. Target Stakeholders are Individuals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Institutions & CSR partners.
Q.9) The Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai’ (उदय) has been launched by which organisation to simplify public communication on Aadhaar services?
[a] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[b] National Informatics Centre
[c] Unique Identification Authority of India
[d] Digital India Corporation
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Answer: [c] Unique Identification Authority of India
Explanation:
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched ‘Udai’ (उदय) as the Aadhaar mascot, designed as a resident-facing communication companion. The mascot aims to make Aadhaar-related information more relatable and people-friendly, helping citizens better understand services such as Aadhaar updates, authentication, offline verification, selective data sharing, new technology adoption, and responsible usage.