Current Events in Indian States
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What percentage of voters opted for option 'N'?

  • 12.5%
  • 15.75%
  • 14.01% (correct)
  • 16.33%

    • Where is the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary located?

  • Gujarat
  • Madhya Pradesh (correct)
  • Rajasthan
  • Uttar Pradesh

    • Which Chief Minister announced that ministers would pay income tax on their salaries?

  • Mohan Yadav (correct)
  • Banwarilal Purohit
  • Yogi Adityanath
  • K. Chandrashekar Rao

    • What did Ladakh achieve under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram?

    <p>Full functional literacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh?

    <p>It will soon be a new tiger reserve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of center will Uttar Pradesh establish for Asian king vultures?

    <p>Conservation and breeding center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was inaugurated in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district?

    <p>Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many seats does the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently hold?

    <p>240 seats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the third Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment (LEX)?

    <p>To test the aerodynamic efficiency of 'Pushpak'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software developed at VSSC aids in the aerodynamic design and analysis for various vehicles?

    <p>PraVaHa CFD Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the third RLV Landing Experiment conducted?

    <p>Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What capability does the PraVaHa CFD software provide for the design process?

    <p>Facilitates aerodynamic simulations for various vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of vehicle design does PraVaHa CFD software NOT aid in?

    <p>Structural material selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ISRO's third RLV experiment concerning the vehicle 'Pushpak'?

    <p>To test landing capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is essential for the design and analysis provided by PraVaHa CFD software?

    <p>Aerodynamic modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym RLV stand for in the context of ISRO's projects?

    <p>Reusable Launch Vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country topped the Global Peace Index 2024?

    <p>Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is India’s rank in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index?

    <p>176th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country improved its ranking in the Global Energy Transition Index to 63rd place in 2024?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution ranks first in the QS World University Rankings 2025?

    <p>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following new species was discovered in Meghalaya?

    <p>Steriphopus wangala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization published the 2024 Global Energy Transition Index?

    <p>World Economic Forum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the top three institutes in India according to the QS World University Rankings 2025?

    <p>Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay; Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country ranked lowest in the Global Peace Index 2024?

    <p>Yemen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative has been established for armed forces personnel and their families?

    <p>PRARAMBH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the first Indian rider to win a three-star Grand Prix event?

    <p>Shivani Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year has the United Nations officially designated as the 'International Year of Quantum Science and Technology'?

    <p>2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country will host the 51st edition of the G-7 Summit?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the Indian Navy’s first woman helicopter pilot?

    <p>Sub Lieutenant Anamika</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the French Open 2024 winner mentioned in the content?

    <p>Carlos Alcaraz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme for the designated year regarding Quantum Science and Technology?

    <p>International Year of Quantum Science and Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is not associated with the armed forces Tele cell initiative?

    <p>VIKRAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has its own deep-sea mission focusing on a resilient blue economy?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian state is associated with the recently trialed Chenab Bridge?

    <p>Jammu and Kashmir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city will host the Malabar River Festival in 2024?

    <p>Kozhikode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian Navy ship has been sent to participate in Exercise RIMPAC 2024?

    <p>INS Shivalik</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is India’s first woman Permanent Representative to the United Nations?

    <p>Ruchira Kamboj</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of military equipment was recently inducted by the Indian Army, known as Nagastra-1?

    <p>Helicopter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state recently introduced a new initiative to boost its economy through ocean resources?

    <p>Kerala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which U.S. state is the Exercise RIMPAC 2024 conducted?

    <p>Hawaii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Madhya Pradesh

    • The Madhya Pradesh government completed preparations for the cheetah reintroduction project at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is located on the northern boundary of Mandsaur and Nimach districts in Madhya Pradesh
    • The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, announced that ministers will now pay income tax on their salaries and allowances
    • The centre of 'Bharatiya Gyan Parampara' will be opened in every PM College of Excellence

    Telangana

    • A rare Indian Painted Frog was sighted at Telangana's Kawal Tiger Reserve

    Gujarat

    • The Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE) was inaugurated on June 23, at the Rashtriya Raksha University in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district.

    Ladakh

    • Ladakh achieved full functional literacy, reaching over 97 percent literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

    Tamil Nadu

    • The Tamil Nadu government plans to build a high-level bridge to protect the Pallikaranai marshland

    Uttar Pradesh

    • A new tiger reserve will be established in Uttar Pradesh, in the Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS)
    • Uttar Pradesh will establish the world’s first conservation and breeding centre for Asian king vultures or red-headed vultures in Maharajganj.

    Lok Sabah Elections

    • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading the charts with 240 seats

    Global Peace Index

    • The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), ranked Ireland at the top, followed by Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore
    • India is at the 116th position while Yemen is at the lowest

    State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture

    • The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations released The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024

    Environmental Performance Index

    • India ranks 176th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index
    • Estonia, Finland, and Greece topped the index

    Global Energy Transition Index

    • India has improved its ranking to the 63rd out of 120 countries in the Global Energy Transition Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
    • Sweden, Denmark and Finland topped the index

    Celebrity Brand Valuation Report

    • Cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot as India's most valued celebrity brand, according to the Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023 released by global consulting firm Kroll

    QS World University Rankings

    • The top 3 institutes around the world include Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Imperial College London, and University of Oxford
    • The top 3 institutes in India include Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, and Indian Institute of Science

    World Investment Report 2024

    • The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published the World Investment Report 2024
    • The report focuses on trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) worldwide

    New species discovered

    • A new spider species named Steriphopus wangala has been discovered in Meghalaya.
    • Researchers discovered two new plant species: Dendrophthoe longensis (from Andaman and Nicobar islands) and Petrocosmea arunachalense (from Arunachal Pradesh).
    • Researchers discovered a new species of Lizard in Tamil Nadu aptly named Cnemaspic Vangoghi
    • A new plant species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Didymocarpus janakiae.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of Blue Ant in the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh

    ISRO

    • ISRO completed the third Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment (LEX) of its winged vehicle ‘Pushpak’, in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
    • ISRO's PraVaHa CFD software, developed at VSSC, facilitates aerodynamic design and analysis for various vehicles

    Top 50 June Questions

    • The theme of The World Ocean Day 2024 was “The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods”
    • INS Shivalik participated in Exercise JIMEX 2024 at Yokosuka, Japan
    • The Biopharmaceutical Alliance was formed during the Bio International Convention 2024 in San Diego, California
    • India ranks 116th in the Global Peace Index 2024
    • Shivani Singh became the first Indian rider to win a three-star Grand Prix event
    • India is looking to operate Mongla Port and build a new terminal in Bangladesh
    • The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have partnered to establish a dedicated Tele-Mental Health Cell for the armed forces personnel
    • Sub Lieutenant Anamika became the Indian Navy’s first woman helicopter pilot
    • Japan is hosting the 51st edition of the G-7 Summit
    • Ravindra Chandra Ashwin is set to unveil his autobiography titled 'I Have the Streets: A Kutti Cricket Story’.
    • India has slipped to the 128th position out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index
    • Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the title of French Open 2024.
    • The United Nations officially designated 2024 as the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’
    • The Kavli Prize is awarded in the field of astrophysics
    • India is the second country to have a deep sea mission
    • The Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest steel arch rail bridge, is associated with Jammu and Kashmir
    • The People’s Bank of China is the central bank of China
    • Malabar River Festival 2024 will be held in Kozhikode
    • The Indian Army inducted the Made-In-India Nagastra-1, which is a missile
    • Exercise RIMPAC 2024 will be conducted in Alaska
    • Ruchira Kamboj is India’s first woman Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

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    This quiz covers recent developments in various Indian states including Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Ladakh, and Tamil Nadu. You'll learn about environmental projects, educational advancements, and government initiatives across these regions. Test your knowledge of these significant updates!

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