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The correct answer is Roman Ring

Key Points

• The term Roman Ring is not related to the game of Judo.
• Judo is a modern martial art and combat sport that originated in Japan.
• Terms commonly associated with Judo include Ippon (a full point score), Yuko (a score), and Vaaja-Ari (half point score).
• Roman Rings are gymnastic apparatus used in artistic gymnastics, not in Judo.

Additional Information

• Judo was created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano.
• It was developed from jujutsu and emphasizes the principle of maximum efficiency with minimum effort.
• Judo is practiced both as a sport and as a means of self-defense.
• The techniques in Judo include throws, joint locks, and pins.
• Judo is an Olympic sport and has a wide following around the world.

Option 2 is correct, i.e. 10 years.

• He/She should practice 10 years as a High Court advocate to become a High Court Judge.
• Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state.
• The Judges of the High Courts in India hold office till they attain the age of 62.
• Judges of the high court are appointed by the President of India.
• The judges of the High Court are appointed on the recommendation of the Collegium.
• The Judges of the High Court are removed on the same grounds as of the Supreme Court Judges.

• Indira Point was formerly known as Pygmalion Point.
• It is situated on Great Nicobar Island and is the southernmost tip of India.
• It was named after Indira Gandhi, who is the former Prime Minister of India.
• It was also known as the Parsons Point.

The correct answer is 28.

In News

• The government has merged 26 RRBs under the "One State, One RRB" plan, resulting in 28 RRBs post-amalgamation.

Key Points

• The RRB consolidation aims to improve scale, efficiency, and cost rationalisation in the banking sector.
• Post-merger, 28 RRBs will cover 700 districts with over 22,000 branches, focusing on rural and semi-urban areas.
• The "One State, One RRB" initiative is the fourth phase of the RRB consolidation process, following improvements in earlier phases.
• The plan involves 26 RRBs across 10 states and one Union Territory, with the goal of boosting banking efficiency.

Additional Information

• Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
• Regional rural banks are government owned scheduled commercial banks of India that operate at the regional level in different states of India.
• These banks are under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Sponsored Bank and concerned State Government in the ratio of 50:35:15, respectively.
• Established: 1975.
• Focus: Providing financial services to rural areas in India.
• Operations: Primarily focused on agricultural and rural development loans.
• The Government of India enacted the Regional Rural Banks Act in 1976, which led to the establishment of the first five RRBs on 2 October 1975.
• The first RRB was Prathama Bank, which was sponsored by Syndicate Bank and had its headquarters in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The correct answer is '2006'

Key Points

• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act:
• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) is a comprehensive legislation enacted to protect women from domestic violence.
• This Act aims to provide immediate and effective protection and relief to women who are victims of domestic violence.
• The PWDVA came into force on October 26, 2006.

Additional Information

• Other Options and Why They Are Incorrect:
• 2005: While the PWDVA was passed in Parliament in 2005, it officially came into force in 2006, making 2005 an incorrect option.
• 2007: The Act was already in force by 2006, so 2007 is not the correct year.
• 2008: Similarly, the Act was in effect well before 2008, making this option incorrect.
• Significance of the Act:
• The PWDVA provides a legal framework for the protection of women from various forms of domestic violence, including physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse.
• The Act also allows for the provision of shelter, medical facilities, and legal aid to the victims.
• It emphasizes a victim-centric approach, ensuring that the rights and safety of women are prioritized.

The correct answer is Football.

Key Points

• "Subroto Cup" football tournament is a prestigious international inter-school football tournament that is held annually in New Delhi.
• It is named after the Indian Air Force Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee.
• The tournament began in 1960.
• Students from many countries across Asia participate in this tournament.

Important Points

• Subroto Mukerjee conceived the idea when he was the Chief of the Air Staff in 1958.
• Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society was formed after his untimely death in Tokyo in 1960.
• The "Subroto Cup" is conducted by the IAF with the help of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945.

• **United Nations (UN)**is an international organization founded in 1945.
• It was formed After 2^nd World War to prevent further global level wars and casualties.
• It is currently made up of 193 Member States.
• The UN's Chief Administrative Officer is the Secretary-General.
• 2020 marks the 75^th anniversary of the United Nations.

The correct answer is April 5, 2016.

In News

• The Stand-Up India Scheme was launched on April 5, 2016, to support SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs.
• The scheme has been successful in providing loans to thousands of beneficiaries and has contributed to the empowerment of marginalized communities.

Key Points

• Total sanctioned loans for the Stand-Up India Scheme increased to ₹61,020.41 crore by March 2025.
• The scheme has significantly benefited SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs, with over ₹9,747 crore in loans sanctioned for SC beneficiaries alone.

Additional Information

• Stand-Up India Scheme
• The scheme aims to provide loans to entrepreneurs from SC, ST, and women communities, focusing on setting up greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services, and the trading sector.
• Women Entrepreneurs
• The scheme has especially empowered women entrepreneurs, sanctioning ₹43,984.10 crore across 1.9 lakh accounts.

The correct answer is Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus.

• DPT vaccine protects against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. Whooping cough or pertussis is a strictly respiratory human disease. It is one of the most common vaccine-preventable childhood diseases.

Additional Information

• Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids have been combined with pertussis antigens and used as a combination DTP vaccine since the 1940s. More recently, this DTP combination has been used as the basis for the development of combination vaccines containing additional vaccine antigens added singly or in additional combinations such as Haemophilus influenza type b, hepatitis B, and inactivated poliovirus, allowing multiple vaccine antigens to be delivered via a single injection.
• In addition, in some DTP vaccines, the diphtheria dose has been reduced and pertussis antigen has been modified to allow these vaccines to be used for booster doses in adolescents and adults. Because these toxoids and antigens are now frequently used as combined vaccines, most adverse events following immunization reported in these vaccines are likely due to the safety profile of their individual components.
• Diphtheria toxoid is prepared by formalin inactivation of diphtheria toxin. Usually, it is available as a preparation adsorbed with aluminum hydroxide or phosphate and combined with other toxoids or vaccine antigens. The potency of the diphtheria vaccine used for the immunization of children should not be less than 30 IU per single human dose, while for adults; the potency is about a third of the dose for children. Monovalent single antigen diphtheria toxoid is currently commercially unavailable.
• Tetanus toxoid is a preparation of formalin-inactivated toxin. The toxoid is availably adsorbed with aluminum phosphate or hydroxide, alone or in combination with other toxoids or vaccines.
• The potency of tetanus toxoid, expressed in International Units, varies widely according to the preparation and the manufacturer, but WHO stipulates the potency of tetanus vaccine used for the immunization of children should not be less than 40 IU per single human dose. The minimum potency specification for tetanus vaccine intended for booster immunization of older children and adults may be lower and should be approved by the National Regulatory Authority (NRA). Single antigen adsorbed tetanus toxoid is available with a toxoid content of 2 to 10 Lf/dose.

The correct answer is S Ramann.

In News

• The government has appointed S Ramann as the new Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

Key Points

• S Ramann will replace the current chairperson Deepak Mohanty, whose term ends in May 2025.
• His appointment is approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
• He will serve a tenure of five years or until he turns 65, whichever is earlier.
• He belongs to the 1991 batch of the Indian Audit & Accounts Service (IA&AS).

Additional Information

• S Ramann – Career Highlights
• Chairman & MD of SIDBI from 2021 to 2024.
• MD & CEO of National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL).
• Principal Accountant General (Audit), Jharkhand in 2015-16.
• Worked with SEBI as CGM and later Executive Director between 2007 and 2013.
• PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority)
• It is the regulatory body for overall supervision and regulation of pensions in India.
• Oversees NPS (National Pension System) and APY (Atal Pension Yojana).
• Launched schemes like NPS Vatsalya to encourage long-term child savings.
• Founded in 2003.