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The correct answer is '29'.

Key Points Ajanta Caves

• The Ajanta Caves are about 29 rock-cut Buddhist monumental caves.
• They are located in Maharashtra, India, dating back to the 2^nd century BC.
• Here excellent specimens of depiction and craftsmanship related to Buddhism are found.
• Along with these, living illustrations are also found.
• These caves are located near a village called Ajanta, which is in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
• The Ajanta Caves have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

Thus, the correct answer is 29.

The correct answer is Right to Constitutional Remedies.

Key Points

• It is one of the fundamental rights listed in the Constitution that each citizen is entitled to.
• It entitles the citizens of India to move the Supreme Court or High Courts for the enforcement of these rights.
• In the Constituent Assembly debate, Dr. B.R Ambedkar said that Article 32 is the heart and soul of the Constitution.
• Article 32 falls under Part III of the Constitution which includes the fundamental rights of individuals.

Additional Information

• Article 32 of the UCMJ requires any service member accused of violating any Punitive Article of the UCMJ to undergo a preliminary hearing.
• An article 32 hearing is required before a defendant can be referred to a general court-martial, in order to determine whether there is enough evidence to merit a general court-martial.
• An Article 32 hearing is a proceeding under the united States Uniform Code of Military justice, similar to that of a preliminary hearing in civilian law.
• The Right against Exploitation is enshrined in Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution.

The correct answer is 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

• Chief Election Commissioner has a tenure of 6 years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Key Points

• The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner, who has a tenure of 6 years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
• The Chief Election Commissioner enjoys the same status and receives the same salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court.
• The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office only in a manner and on the grounds prescribed for removal of Judge of the Supreme Court.
• Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Additional Information

• The Election Commission has the power of superintendence, direction, and conduct of all elections to Parliament and the State Legislatures.
• It also conducts elections in the offices of the President and Vice-President.

The correct answer is North Indian.

Key Points

• 'Nagara' temples typically have a North Indian style of architecture.
• Nagara or North Indian Temple Style:
• Nagara (in North India) is associated with the land between the Himalayas and Vindhyas.
• The Nagara style is associated with the land between the Himalayas and Vindhyas, the Dravida style with the land between the Krishna and Kaveri rivers, while the Vesara style is sometimes associated with the area between the Vindhyas and the Krishna river.
• In North India, it is common for an entire temple to be built on a stone platform with steps leading up to it.
• It does not usually have elaborate boundary walls or gateways.
• While the earliest temples had just one tower or shikhara, later temples had several.
• The garbhagriha is always located directly under the tallest tower.
• There are many subdivisions of nagara temples depending on the shape of the shikhara.
• The second major type of architectural form in the nagara order is the phamsana, which tends to be broader and shorter than the Latina ones.
• Their roofs are composed of several slabs that gently rise to a single point over the centre of the building, unlike the Latina ones which look like sharply rising tall towers.
• The third main sub-type of the nagara building is generally called the valabhi type.
• These are rectangular buildings with a roof that rises into a vaulted chamber.

Additional Information

• Three main styles of temple architecture are the Nagara or the Northern style, the Dravida or the Southern style, and the Vesara or Mixed style. But at the same time, there are also some regional styles.
• A number of architectural texts known as the Shilpashastras were written in early medieval times. These refer to three major styles of temple architecture, Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara.
• Dravida Or South Indian Temple Style:
• Unlike the nagara temple, the Dravida temple is enclosed by a compound wall.
• The front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as a gopuram.
• The shape of the main temple tower known as vimana in Tamil Nadu is like a stepped pyramid that rises up geometrically rather than the curving shikhara of North India.
• It is common to find a large water reservoir, or a temple tank, enclosed within the complex.
• Subsidiary shrines are either incorporated within the main temple tower or located as distinct, separate small shrines beside the main temple.
• Kanchipuram, Thanjavur or Tanjore, Madurai, and Kumbakonam are the most famous temple towns of Tamil Nadu, where, during the 8^th-12^th centuries, the role of the temple was not limited to religious matters alone.

The correct answer is 22.

Key Points

• The nuclear energy programme in India was launched around the time of independence under the leadership of Homi J. Bhabha.
• Nuclear power is the fifth-largest source of electricity in India after coal, gas, hydroelectricity and wind power.
• As of November 2020, India has 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW in operation and one reactor.
• KAPP-3 (700 MW) has been connected to the grid on January 10, 2021.
• Operational nuclear power plants in India-
• Kaiga-Karnataka
• Kakrapar-Gujarat
• Kudankulam-Tamil Nadu
• Kalpakkam-Tamil Nadu
• Narora-Uttar Pradesh
• Tarapur-Maharastra
• Rajasthan Atomic Power Project-Rajasthan

The Correct Answer is 27.

In News

• 19^th Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism awarded by President.

Key Points

• President Droupadi Murmu was the chief guest at the 19^th Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism 2025.
• The winners were presented with a citation, a trophy, and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.
• The award honors journalists in Print/Digital & Broadcast journalism.
• Mridulika Jha of Aaj Tak won the award for her coverage of the “Dunki route”, a method used by youths from Haryana to illegally enter the United States.
• A total of 27 journalists were felicitated in 20 categories at the ceremony held in New Delhi on 19 March 2025.
• The Ramnath Goenka Award was instituted by the Indian Express Group in honor of its founder’s birth centenary.
• The award, first given in 2005, recognizes journalists who display courage and excellence in their work, often in the face of significant political and economic pressures.

The Correct Answer is ​Thanh Tam Monastery.

In News

• Lord Buddha’s Holy Relics Arrive in Vietnam for Vesak Celebrations.

Key Points

• The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ho Chi Minh City with Indian Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh, monks, and officials.
• The visit is part of the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations in Vietnam from May 6-8.
• The Relics were received with reverence by Vietnamese leaders and monks.
• The Relics were enshrined at Thanh Tam Monastery after ceremonial prayers.
• A Sacred Bodhi tree sapling from India was planted at the Vietnam Buddhist University.
• The Relics were brought from Sarnath, supported by the Mahabodhi Society, National Museum of India, and International Buddha Confederation.
• The Relics will be displayed in Ho Chi Minh City until May 7, then travel to Tay Ninh, Ha Noi, and Ha Nam until May 21.

The Correct Answer is 103 minutes.

In News

• 79^th Independence Day: At 103 minutes, PM Modi delivers longest Independence Day speech.

Key Points

• Date & Occasion: August 15, 2025, 79^th Independence Day.
• Location: Red Fort, Delhi.
• Duration: 103 minutes – longest I-Day address by any Indian PM.
• Surpassed his own 2024 record of 98 minutes.
• 12^th consecutive speech since 2014.
• Second-longest consecutive streak after Nehru (17 speeches).
• Speech Durations (select years):
• 2014: 65 mins (first)
• 2015: 88 mins
• 2016: 96 mins
• 2017: 56 mins (shortest)
• 2018: 83 mins
• 2019: 92 mins
• 2020: 90 mins (pandemic year)
• 2021: 88 mins
• 2022: 74 mins
• 2023: 90 mins
• 2024: 98 mins (previous record)
• 2025: 103 mins (new record)

The correct answer is Ashok Chakra.

Key Points

• Ashok Chakra
• ​The Ashok Chakra is the top honour for valour during peacetime, followed by the Kirti Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra.
• It is given in recognition of bravery, selflessness, or other acts of valour off the battlefield.
• The first recipient was flying lieutenant Suhas Biswas in 1952.
• It is Param Vir Chakra's counterpart during peacetime.

Additional Information

• Vir Chakra
• ​In terms of precedence among wartime gallantry decorations, the Vir Chakra is in third place behind the Param Vir Chakra and the Mahavir Chakra.
• It is given out for bravery displayed when fighting the enemy on land, at sea, or in the air.
• Brigadier Harbaksh Singh received it for the first time in 1948.
• Param Vir Chakra
• ​India's highest military honour, the Param Vir Chakra, is given to individuals who exhibit exceptional deeds of valour while fighting.
• That is the biggest and most obvious display of bravery when the enemy is there.
• Major Somnath Sharma received it for the first time in 1947.
• ​​Mahavir Chakra
• ​The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), often known as the "great warrior medal," is the second-highest military decoration in India, behind the Param Vir Chakra.
• It is given for acts of remarkable bravery against the enemy, whether they take place on land, at sea, or in the air.
• The British Distinguished Service Order was replaced (DSO).

The correct answer is Blue Nile River.

In News

• The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is located on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, about 30 km upstream from Sudan.

Key Points

• The GERD is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, built for power generation and regional energy trade.
• It is located on the Blue Nile River, which contributes around 85% of the water to the Nile River, making the project geopolitically sensitive.
• The dam has a height of about 170 meters and a length of approximately 2 km, with a reservoir capacity of 74 billion cubic meters.
• The dam’s power capacity ranges from 5,150 MW to 6,450 MW, making it the largest hydroelectric project in Africa.

Additional Information

• Blue Nile River
• One of the two major headstreams of the Nile River, providing around 70% of its floodwaters at Khartoum.
• It rises from a spring near Lake Tana in Ethiopia, flowing through rapids and gorges before joining the White Nile at Khartoum in Sudan.
• GERD Features
• Reservoir capacity: 74 billion cubic meters, flooding around 1,874 km².
• The dam aims to trap sediment inflow, ensuring sustainable power generation for decades.
• Nile River
• The Nile River, formed by the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile, is crucial to the water security of Egypt and Sudan.