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The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan

In News

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ) national portal, emphasizing credit support for one lakh entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities.

Key Points

• PM-SURAJ portal signifies the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s commitment to prioritizing underprivileged individuals in development initiatives.
• The event includes interactions with beneficiaries of schemes like NAMASTE, VCF-SC, VCF-BC, and ASIIM, aimed at economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes, backward classes, and Safai Mitras.
• Ministry distributes Ayushman health cards and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to Safai Mitras under the NAMASTE program, ensuring access to cashless healthcare services and safety for frontline workers.
• The government’s dedication to “Vanchiton Ko Variyata” ensures equitable support for historically underserved communities, aligning with the broader vision of “Viksit Bharat” for inclusive development.

The Correct Answer is Jammu and Kashmir.

In News

• PM Modi inaugurates Chenab Bridge, world’s highest rail arch bridge in J&K.

Key Points

• Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge (359 m above river), inaugurated by PM Modi in J&K.
• Anji Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, also inaugurated.
• Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) dedicated to the nation; 272 km long, includes 36 tunnels (119 km) and 943 bridges; cost approx ₹43,780 crore.
• These projects reduce travel time between Jammu and Srinagar by 2-3 hours and ensure all-weather connectivity.
• PM Modi flagged off Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar.
• Multiple road projects launched for better connectivity, including widening NH-701 and NH-444 and flyovers at Sangrama and Bemina junctions.
• Foundation stone laid for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Katra (₹350 crore), first medical college in Reasi district.

The Correct Answer is Food Safety: Science in Action.

In News

• World Food Safety Day: 7 June.

Key Points

• World Food Safety Day is observed on 7 June every year.
• It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018.
• The first celebration was held on 7 June 2019.
• It is promoted by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) and WHO (World Health Organization).
• The 2025 theme is: “Food Safety: Science in Action.”

The Correct Answer is Hyderabad.

In News

• New Centre of Excellence Launched to Drive Agricultural Transformation through South-South Cooperation.

Key Points

• ICRISAT launched the Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) in Hyderabad.
• Launch held during the conference on Global South and Triangular Cooperation in New Delhi.
• Aim: To accelerate agricultural innovation and collaboration across the Global South.
• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between ICRISAT and DAKSHIN, a Government of India initiative.
• DAKSHIN focuses on strengthening South-South cooperation through capacity building and development partnerships.

The correct answer is India and Australia.

Key Points

• The joint military exercise 'AUSTRAHIND' is conducted between the armies of India and Australia.
• The third edition of this exercise focuses on enhancing military cooperation and interoperability between the two nations.
• 'AUSTRAHIND' aims to improve tactical skills, practice joint operations, and increase mutual understanding.
• The exercise includes various drills, counter-terrorism operations, and humanitarian assistance operations.

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• ​The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between India and Australia, established in June 2020, further strengthens bilateral defense ties.
• Joint military exercises improve coordination and interoperability between the armed forces of participating nations.
• They provide an opportunity to learn from each other’s best practices and operational experiences.
• The first edition of 'AUSTRAHIND' was conducted in 2016 with the aim of bolstering defense cooperation between India and Australia.

The correct answer is B Srinivasan

Key Points

• B Srinivasan has been appointed as the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG).
• Srinivasan is a 1992 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Bihar cadre.
• His appointment will be effective from the date of joining up to August 31, 2027.
• He succeeds Nalin Prabhat, who has been deputed as Jammu and Kashmir's Special Director General of Police.

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• Nalin Prabhat: The previous Director General of NSG, who was transferred to a new role as Special Director General of Police for Jammu and Kashmir. His tenure at NSG was curtailed, and he was moved to the AGMUT cadre.
• NSG (National Security Guard):
• A specialized counter-terrorism unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The National Security Guard, commonly known as Black Cats, is a counter-terrorism unit of India.
• It was founded on 16 October 1984, following Operation Blue Star against Sikh militants, to combat terrorist activities and protect states against internal disturbances.
• Founded: 22 September 1986.
• Motto: सर्वत्र सर्वोत्तम सुरक्षा / Omnipresent best security.
• Inter-cadre Deputation: Refers to the process where an IPS officer is transferred from one cadre to another for a specified period. Nalin Prabhat was transferred to the AGMUT cadre as part of this process.

The correct answer is ₹289/day

In News

• The Centre has notified a 3-10% increase in the wage rates for MGNREGA workers for the financial year 2024-25, effective from April 1, 2024.

Key Points

• Goa and Karnataka have seen the highest percentage increase at 10.56% and 10.4%, respectively, while Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will see the lowest increase at 3%.
• The average MGNREGA wage across India will be ₹289 per day for FY 2024-25, up from ₹261 per day in FY 2023-24.
• Wage rates are decided based on changes in the CPI-AL (Consumer Price Index- Agriculture Labor), reflecting rural inflation.
• Haryana will have the highest wage rate at ₹374 per day, while Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland will have the lowest at ₹234 per day.
• Last year's wage increase ranged from 2-10%, and this year's increase comes amidst concerns about inadequate wages and delays in payments highlighted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development.
• The Centre has allocated ₹86,000 crore for MGNREGA in the Union Budget 2024-25, consistent with the revised estimate for the ongoing financial year 2023-24.

The correct answer is Sonepur.

• The cattle fair of Bihar has its root in ancient mythology and folklore.

Key Points

• The Sonepur Cattle Fair is Asia’s largest cattle fair which takes place in the town of Sonepur in Bihar.
• It is held on Kartik Purnima that is the first full moon after the festival of Diwali.
• In this fair, domestic cattle like an elephant, camel, sheep, and birds are brought in from around the country and sold here.
• Apart from this, varied handicrafts and handloom stalls are also put up, along with the magic show and folk dances.
• This fair attracts a large number of foreign tourists each year.

The correct answer is Air-Pravah

In News

• The app was launched on World Environment Day by Shri S Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY. The app is named "Air-Pravah".

Key Points

• The Air-Pravah app provides real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring.
• It offers quick setup, real-time data visualization, unit conversions, AQI comparison, multi-device support, data analysis tools, remote monitoring, and automatic updates.
• The app works in conjunction with the Indigenous Air Quality Monitoring System (AQ-AIMS).
• The system and app were developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, ensuring a cost-effective solution for air quality monitoring.

The correct answer is VVS Laxman.

• A book titled ‘COACHING BEYOND: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team’, authored by R. Kaushik & R. Sridhar, was released in January 2023.

Key Points

• The book reflects on R. Sridhar’s seven-year coaching tenure with the Indian cricket team as its fielding coach.
• R. Kaushik is also the co-author of V.V.S Laxman’s autobiography, 281 And Beyond, as well as, Gundappa Vishwanath’s autobiography, Wrist Assured.

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