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The correct answer is Vishram Grih.

In News

• The Delhi government will launch the ‘Vishram Grih’ pilot project for patient attendants at city hospitals in the coming months.
• The project will offer rest facilities at hospitals such as Lok Nayak Hospital, Ambedkar Hospital, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.

Key Points

• Vishram Grih will be available at a nominal charge of Rs 5 for one or two family members of patients.
• The facilities will include clean restrooms, proper bedding, and food arrangements.
• The pilot project will begin at four to five hospitals, starting with Lok Nayak, Ambedkar, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay hospitals.
• The initiative aims to provide a safe and comfortable space for hospital attendants, preventing them from sleeping on the streets.

Additional Information

• About Vishram Grih
• The pilot project is designed to offer basic facilities to the attendants of hospitalized patients.
• The goal is to provide them with a safe resting space, reducing the burden of unsafe sleeping areas around hospitals.
• Phases of Implementation
• The first phase will focus on providing the basic facilities at select hospitals, with the possibility of expanding later.

The correct answer is Pole-mounted mist spray system.

In News

• Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched a pole-mounted mist spray system at ITO to combat dust and air pollution in the capital.

Key Points

• The new system is a pole-mounted mist spray mechanism installed initially at ITO.
• 35 poles equipped currently; plan to expand to 305 poles across 9 pollution hotspots.
• Each pole has 5 nozzles with 6 holes each, giving 30 spray points per pole.
• Uses treated water (approx. 84 litres per hour per pole) for dust suppression.

Additional Information

• Mist Spray System
• Designed to reduce dust particles and improve air quality.
• Operates automatically with treated water sprayers on roadside poles.
• Earlier trialed under NDMC areas with positive results.
• Infrastructure Scale
• Supported by four 5,000-litre storage tanks near ITO.
• Also installed along 900m stretch of Shanti Path and 500m at Lodhi Road.
• Delhi Pollution Control Drive
• Strict actions to be taken against agencies showing negligence in pollution control.
• DPCC empowered for challans and penalties; FIRs for unauthorized road-cutting.
• 311 Green App strengthened for reporting dust hotspots and potholes.
• Objective
• Immediate reduction of dust — a major contributor to PM2.5 & PM10.
• Part of a larger emergency pollution mission by the Delhi government.

The correct answer is VyAS–SAMUDRA.

In News

• The Union Minister of State, Shri George Kurian, launched the Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 along with VyAS–BHARAT and VyAS–SUTRA apps in Kochi, marking the first fully digital marine census in India.

Key Points

• MFC 2025 introduces a suite of three apps—VyAS–NAV, VyAS–BHARAT, and VyAS–SUTRA—for digital data collection, validation, and supervision.
• VyAS–BHARAT handles household and infrastructure enumeration, while VyAS–SUTRA supports real-time supervision and monitoring.
• VyAS–NAV validates fishing villages and harbours through geospatial referencing.
• VyAS–SAMUDRA is not part of this official suite; it was never mentioned in the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 framework.

Additional Information

• Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025
• Conducted by: ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), with Fishery Survey of India as operational partner.
• Coverage: Over 1.2 million fisher households across 5,000 marine villages in 13 coastal States and UTs.
• Duration: 45 days (3 November – 18 December 2025).
• Objective: Create a geo-referenced, real-time database to support data-driven governance in fisheries.
• Technological Advancements
• Drones deployed for aerial enumeration of fishing crafts to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• Apps developed under the “Smart Census, Smarter Fisheries” initiative for digital transformation.
• NFDP Portal
• Fishermen are encouraged to register to avail government benefits such as transponders and safety devices.

The correct answer is David Szalay.

In News

• Hungarian-British author David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel ‘Flesh’, marking the first time a Hungarian-British writer has received the honour.

Key Points

• ‘Flesh’ explores themes of class, power, intimacy, migration, and masculinity through the life of a man navigating between Hungary and London.
• The novel is noted for its spare prose, focusing on minimalism and emotional precision.
• The Booker Prize 2025 award ceremony was held in London, where David Szalay received £50,000 as the winner.
• Szalay was previously shortlisted for the 2016 Booker Prize for his novel ‘All That Man Is’.

Additional Information

• David Szalay:
• Nationality: Hungarian-British
• Born: 1974 in Montreal, Canada
• Notable Works: ‘All That Man Is’, ‘Spring’, ‘London and the South-East’
• Awards: Betty Trask Prize (2008), Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize (2009)
• The Booker Prize:
• One of the most prestigious literary awards for fiction written in English.
• Founded in 1969, awarded annually in London.
• Prize Money: £50,000 to the winner and £2,500 to each shortlisted author and translator.
• Judging Panel (2025): Chaired by Roddy Doyle, who praised ‘Flesh’ for its unique use of white space and narrative depth.
• Past Winners: Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, Hilary Mantel, Arundhati Roy, and Kazuo Ishiguro are among the notable Booker laureates.

The correct answer is option 2

In News

• INS Savitri recently arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of a Long-Range Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, highlighting India’s maritime cooperation and presence in the Indian Ocean.

Key Points

• INS Savitri is an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Indian Navy.
• It was built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), Mumbai, and commissioned on 7 June 1990.
• It operates under the Eastern Naval Command based at Visakhapatnam.
• The ship performs aerial surveillance, search and rescue, and patrol operations.
• It has a top speed of 15 knots and is equipped with a 40×60 Bofors Gun and a helicopter deck for Chetak helicopter operations.

Additional Information

• INS Savitri has previously participated in maritime patrol missions around Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius, enhancing India’s maritime diplomacy.
• Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) form the backbone of India’s maritime security operations, ensuring coastal surveillance and anti-piracy missions.

The correct answer is Fiji.

In News

• Fiji has launched its first-ever National Child Safeguarding Policy, setting a new national benchmark for child safety across all sectors of society.

Key Points

• The new policy ensures that all services involving children are delivered in a safe, respectful, and child-friendly manner.
• It mandates a Child Protection Code of Conduct, background checks for child-safe recruitment, and tailored risk mitigation strategies for institutions and organizations working with children.
• The policy addresses growing regional concerns about child protection across the Pacific, aiming to resolve cases of abuse that have often remained hidden or unresolved due to cultural taboos and underreporting.
• This marks a significant step in improving child safety standards in Fiji, serving as a model for other nations in the Pacific region.

Additional Information

• Child Protection Code of Conduct
• A mandatory guideline that outlines how staff and volunteers should behave to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Pacific Region Child Protection Issues
• The region faces unique challenges in addressing child abuse due to cultural taboos, limited resources, and underreporting, making Fiji’s new policy a crucial step forward.
• Criminal Background Checks
• Part of the child-safe recruitment process, ensuring that individuals working with children have no history of criminal behavior related to child abuse or exploitation.

The Correct Answer is Atlantic Partnership.

In News

• UK, US Launch Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy.

Key Points

• The UK and US governments announced new nuclear power deals involving US-based companies building projects overseas.
• The initiative is called the ‘Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy’.
• Aim: accelerate advanced reactor deployment and reduce reliance on Russian nuclear fuel.
• The partnership ensures faster safety approvals and regulatory cooperation between both countries.
• Billions in private sector investment back the program.
• Deals will be formally signed during President Donald Trump’s state visit to London.

Additional Information

• UK: Capital – London; Currency – Pound Sterling (£); Head of State – King Charles III.
• US: Capital – Washington, D.C.; Currency – US Dollar ($); President – Donald Trump (as per article context).
• Nuclear Energy: Provides around 10% of global electricity; key players include US, France, Russia, China, Japan.
• Russian nuclear fuel: Russia supplies nearly 40% of global enriched uranium exports, a major reason for Western diversification$.

The correct answer is Option 2.

In News

• India has improved its ranking to 38^th place in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, up from its 2020 position of 48^th.

Key Points

• India’s ranking in the GII 2025 is 38^th, showcasing its growing innovation performance globally.
• India is ranked #1 among lower-middle-income economies and in the Central and Southern Asia region.
• India has improved in specific sub-categories such as knowledge and technology outputs, where it ranks 22^nd.
• India continues to perform well in research, innovation ecosystems, and technology-driven growth.
• Top Countries: Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America.

Additional Information

• Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025
• The GII assesses 139 countries using over 80 indicators, categorizing them into seven pillars to evaluate their innovation capabilities.
• The index includes indicators like human capital, infrastructure, market sophistication, and knowledge outputs.
• Switzerland
• Ranked #1 in the Global Innovation Index 2025 with a score of 66, leading global innovation performance.
• India’s Strengths and Weaknesses
• Strengths: India ranks high in knowledge and technology outputs and human capital & research.
• Weaknesses: India faces challenges in areas such as business sophistication, infrastructure, and institutions.

The correct answer is Charles Coste.

In News

• The world’s oldest Olympic champion, French cyclist Charles Coste, passed away at the age of 101 on October 31, 2025.

Key Points

• Charles Coste was part of France’s gold medal-winning men’s team pursuit cycling squad at the 1948 London Olympics.
• He carried the Olympic torch as the penultimate torchbearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
• He became the world’s oldest living Olympic champion after the death of Hungarian gymnast Ágnes Keleti in January 2025.
• Born on February 8, 1924, in Ollioules, France, Coste was also the national pursuit champion in 1947.

Additional Information

• France’s 1948 team included Serge Blusson, Fernand Decanali, and Pierre Adam alongside Coste.
• They defeated Great Britain in the semi-final and Italy in the final to win Olympic gold.
• French judo legend Teddy Riner paid tribute to Coste, recalling receiving the Olympic flame from him at Paris 2024.

The correct answer is Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

In News

• The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, will launch the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 today.

Key Points

• This 60-day national campaign aims to educate and empower children and youth to prevent tobacco use initiation and support those who wish to quit.
• The campaign seeks to promote a culture of health and wellness across schools and higher education institutions.
• The Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2019 reported that 8.4% of students aged 13-15 use tobacco, with an average initiation age of 10 years.
• Activities under the campaign include the World No Tobacco Quiz, School Challenge on MyGov, and counselling sessions for students to quit tobacco and other substance abuse.

Additional Information

• Tobacco-Free Generation
• A government initiative aimed at creating a generation that is free from tobacco use, focusing on prevention and awareness at early ages.
• Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS)
• A survey that collects data on tobacco use among young people across the world, helping inform policies and awareness campaigns.
• MyGov Platform
• An online platform by the Government of India to encourage citizen participation, including initiatives like the School Challenge and quizzes in the campaign.