Aerial Passenger Ropeway System between Dehradun and Mussoorie is an initiative of A. BRO B. DRDO C. ITBP D. BSF Explanation: The Union Cabinet recently gave approval to the transfer of land of Indo-Tibetan Border Police, ITBP to Government of Uttarakhand for development of Aerial Passenger Ropeway System between Dehradun and Mussoorie. The proposed Ropeway […]

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the cricket? A. A study by the University of Cambridge suggested that cricket bats made of bamboo offered a more sustainable alternative than the traditional ones made with willow. B. Willow trees need 15 years to develop and deliver cricket bats, while bamboo requires only

When International Nurses and Midwives Day is observed? A. 11 May B. 12 May C. 13 May D. 14 May Explanation: The International Nurses and Midwives Day is observed on May 12 every year to appreciate the nurses’ efforts. This day is also marked as the anniversary of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing. The

Who was Smarajit Jana, recently seen in news? A. An epidemiologist B. Nuclear Scientist C. Hindi Film artist D. Veteran musician Explanation: A leader of the rights movement for sex workers in India and a public health expert known for his contribution to the prevention of HIV in the country, Smarajit Jana, passed away. He

Galathea Bay, recently seen in news, is located in A. Kerala B. Gujarat C. Lakshadweep D. Great Nicobar Island Explanation: The Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) – Infrastructure I of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has flagged serious concerns about NITI Aayog’s ambitious project for Great Nicobar Island (‘NITI Aayog vision for

The Chinese pangolin is distributed mostly in A. Vietnam B. Thailand C. Cambodia D. All of these Explanation: Researchers of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, have now developed tools to tell apart the scales of Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla), to enforce the appropriate national and international laws and to

In which district of Assam, Kaziranga National Park is located? A. Golaghat B. Cachar C. Udalguri D. West Karbi Anglong Explanation: The Assam’s Golaghat and Nagaon districts authorities have begun probing cases of clearance of forest land, digging and construction activities on at least three animal corridors within the eco-sensitive zone of the Kaziranga National

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Committee to identify learnings, shortcomings from recent state polls? A. Election Commission has decided to set up a Core Committee headed by Secretary General of the Commission to identify learning, experiences, shortcomings from recent Poll-gone B. The Committee will examine the need for strengthening