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The Correct Answer is Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption.

In News

• “Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption”- Lokpal of India adopts a new motto.

Key Points

• Lokpal of India is an independent statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.

• The Act came into effect on 16th January 2014.

• It investigates corruption allegations against public functionaries.

• The headquarters is located at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

• The old motto was: “Ma Gridhah Kasyasvid Dhanam” (Do not be greedy for anyone’s wealth).

• The new motto is: “Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption”.

• The composition includes:

  • 1 Chairperson (former Chief Justice of India or Supreme Court Judge),

  • Up to 8 Members (4 Judicial + 4 Non-Judicial),

  • Appointed by the President, based on a high-level Selection Committee's recommendations.

The correct answer is KTCT Higher Secondary School.

Key Points KTCT Higher Secondary School:

• KTCT Higher Secondary School, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, made history by introducing "Iris," India's first AI-powered teacher.
• Iris is a humanoid robot designed to enhance the educational experience for students.
• The development of Iris was a collaborative effort with Makerlabs Edutech.
• Iris is equipped with an in-built voice assistant, enabling interactive learning.
• It is powered by an Intel chipset, providing the necessary processing power.
• Iris is designed to answer complex questions across various subjects.
• It offers personalized voice assistance, catering to individual student needs.
• The robot is designed to facilitate engaging and interactive learning experiences.
• Iris is equipped with wheels, allowing for mobility within the classroom.
• It was built under the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project, an initiative by NITI Aayog.
• The ATL project aims to foster extracurricular activities and innovation in schools.
• Iris represents a significant step forward in integrating AI into the Indian education system.
• The robot's capabilities include multilingual communication, broadening its accessibility.
• It is designed to understand and address complex problems across diverse subjects.
• The introduction of Iris has generated considerable excitement and attention.
• The developers intend for Iris to support and complement traditional teaching methods.
• Iris is a representation of the growing role of AI in personalizing education.
• The AI teacher is intended to make learning more engaging and effective for students.
• The development of Iris highlights the evolving landscape of educational technology in India.
• Iris is designed to interact with students, creating a more dynamic learning environment.

The Correct Answer is ​Bardoli.

In News

• Bardoli hosts culmination of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.

Key Points

• A farmers’ conference is being held at Bardoli, Gujarat to mark the end of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.

• Several Centres of Excellence will be inaugurated:

  • Horticultural crops – Porbandar

  • Bananas and vegetables – Petlad

  • Primary processing centre – Kutch

• 14 crop storage godowns (25,000 MT capacity) will be virtually dedicated.

• A new Centre of Excellence for sugarcane will be initiated at Bardoli.

• The campaign covered 2,250 village clusters across 31 districts in Gujarat.

• Farmers were trained in modern agricultural technology and micronutrient use.

• The initiative supports the ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ national mission.

The correct answer is To promote cybersecurity awareness among children through a web and mobile-based game..

Key Points

• The Trinetra project aims to promote cybersecurity awareness specifically among children aged 10-18.
• The game is designed to educate children about common cybersecurity risks and how to handle them.
• Trinetra is a web and mobile-based game developed by IIT Tirupati, focusing on teaching children how to take relevant in-game actions to mitigate cyber threats.
• The project will involve research on prevalent cybersecurity threats and develop a multi-level game to target these risks effectively.
• The game will be deployed in RGUKT and disseminated to the public through web and mobile platforms to ensure wider outreach.

Additional Information

• Cybersecurity Awareness for Children
  • Raising cybersecurity awareness in children is crucial to protect them from online threats.
  • Common cyber risks include phishing, cyberbullying, online predators, and exposure to inappropriate content.
  • Games like Trinetra are an effective tool to engage children and teach them cybersecurity concepts in an interactive manner.
• Multi-Level Educational Games
  • Multi-level games provide gradual learning, starting with basic concepts and advancing to more complex topics as players progress.
  • This structure ensures that players remain engaged and continuously improve their knowledge and decision-making skills in a safe, controlled environment.
• Role of IIT Tirupati
  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati is the principal institute behind the development of the Trinetra game.
  • The project is led by Dr. Sridhar Chimalakonda and Dr. Venkata Ramana Badarla, aiming to blend technology with education to address real-world issues.
• Project Phases
  • The project will be executed in three phases: research study, game design and development, and evaluation through field deployment and public dissemination.
  • Each phase is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness and usability of the game in real-world scenarios.

The correct answer is $145 billion.

In News

• The NITI Aayog report envisions India’s automotive component production growing to $145 billion by 2030.

Key Points

• India aims to increase its share in the global automotive value chain, which is currently at 3%, to 8% by 2030.
• The Indian automotive industry has grown into the fourth-largest global producer of vehicles, with a production capacity of nearly 6 million vehicles annually.
• India's exports of automotive components are projected to increase significantly, from $20 billion to $60 billion by 2030.
• The shift towards electric vehicles and the adoption of advanced technologies like AI and IoT will play a key role in this growth.

Additional Information

• India faces challenges in its automotive sector, including high operational costs, limited R&D expenditure, and underdeveloped infrastructure.
• Despite being a top global producer of vehicles, India holds a relatively small share of the global automotive component market.
• The report highlights the importance of improving the global competitiveness of India’s automotive components industry.
• The development of battery manufacturing hubs in India is expected to support the growth of electric vehicles and contribute to India's expansion in the global automotive market.

The correct answer is Bogibeel.

Important Points

• Bogibeel bridge is the fifth-longest bridge in India.
  • Bogibeel bridge connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It is a rail-cum-road type bridge.
  • Bogibeel bridge is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India.
  • It is the second-longest rail-cum-road bridge in Asia.
  • The Bogibeel bridge was built over the Brahmaputra river.
  • It is 4.94 km in length.
  • The bridge was inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi on 25^th December 2018.

Additional Information

• Pamban bridge is India's first sea bridge.
  • It is located in Tamil Nadu.
• Naini Bridge is located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• Coronation Bridge is located in West Bengal across the Teesta River.
  • It connects the districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Important Points

The correct answer is Mangalyaan.

Important Points

• The motif of the Mangalyaan on the reverse of Rs 2000 note depicts the country's first venture into the interplanetary space.
• It was propelled from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 5th November 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), making the boldest statement till date about India’s foray into the next generation of space technology.
• The mission took off from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

• 2018 Assembly elections took place in Meghalaya, which was held on 27^th February 2018.
• In this election three largest parties, Indian National Congress (INC) won 21 seats, National People’s Party(NPP) won 19 seats and the United Democratic Party (UDP) won 6 seats.
• The Chief Minister of Meghalaya is Conrad Sangma belongs to the National people’s party.

Meghalaya:
Capital: Shillong

 State Animal: Cloud Leopard
 State Bird: Hill Myna
 State Tree: White Teak

 State Flower: Lady Slipper

The correct answer is Assam.

Important Points

• Tezpur Litchi of Assam has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• Litchi (Litchi Chinensis) is one of the most important sub-tropical evergreen fruits produced in Tezpur.
• The fruit is known for its excellent quality pleasant flavor, juicy pulp with attractive red color.
• Litchi consists of 60% juice, 8% rag, 19 % seed, and 13% skin varying upon variety and climate.

Additional Information

• Assam:
  • Chief Minister - Sri Himanta Biswa Sarma
  • Governor - Jagdish Mukhi
  • The number of districts - 33
  • Lok Sabha seats - 14
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 7

The correct answer is 100 feet.

Key Points

• India's largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built in Bodh Gaya.
• Built by Buddha International Welfare Mission, the statue will be 100 feet long and 30 feet high.
• Lord Buddha is in the sleeping posture in the statue.
• The idol of this posture is in Kushinagar where he attained his Mahaparinirvana.
• It is being made with fibreglass.
• It will be open for devotees from February 2023.

Additional Information

• The construction of the statue started back in 2019.
• In 2002, Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Archaeological finds show that the site was in use by Buddhists since the Mauryan period.
• Bodh Gaya is the most important of the main four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha.
• The other three are Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath.

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The correct answer is AR Rahman.

• AR Rahaman is the brand ambassador of Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim is a state in northeast India. It is the second smallest among the Indian states.
  • Gangtok is the capital and largest city of Sikkim.
  • The world's third-highest mountain, Kanchenjunga, is regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.
  • Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P. S. Golay, is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Sikkim.(Sept 2020)

Additional Information

• Shah Rukh Khan is the brand ambassador of West Bengal.
  • West Bengal is situated in eastern India between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal.
  • Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal.
  • Smt. Mamata Banerjee is the current Chief Minister of the state.
• John Abraham is the brand ambassador of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Arunachal Pradesh is a state in North East India.
  • Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Pema Khandu is the Current Chief Minister of the state.
• Amitabh Bacchan is the brand ambassador of Gujarat.
  • Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India.
  • Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat.
  • Bhupendra Patel was elected the new Chief Minister of Gujarat. 

The correct answer is Ladakh.

In News

• Chushul is one of the five officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies to improve relations.

Important Points

• It is a village in Leh, Ladakh, India. Hence option 3 is correct.
• It is located in the Durbuk tehsil, in the area known as “Chushul valley”.
• It is close to Rezang La and Pangong Lake at a height of 4,360 metres.
• This place is famous for the Indian Army who fought to the ‘last man, last round’ at Rezang La (Chushul) on November 18, 1962.
  • Without this crucial victory, the territory might have been captured by China.

The correct answer is Chenab River.

Key Points

• The golden joint of the world's highest railway bridge over River Chenab was inaugurated in August 2022.
• For the first time ever since independence, Srinagar will be linked to the rest of India after the overarch deck on the world's highest single-arch railway bridge over River Chenab will be launched.
• The world's highest railway bridge will be 35 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower.

Additional Information

• The Chenab River is a major river that flows in India and Pakistan.
• It is also one of the 5 major rivers of the Punjab region.
• It is formed by the union of two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga, which rise in the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. 

The correct answer is Mizoram.

Key Points

• The Mizoram Cabinet has recently granted industry status to sports, amidst the gradual lifting of lock-down, following the sports policy in many countries
  • This decision is expected to promote employment generation in the state.
  • This was announced by the state’s Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
  • The Sports and Youth Services department had advised the State government to grant the status.
  • Mizoram has a good group of Football players who represent several important clubs.
    • The Mizos are sports-loving people and football is their favorite. 
  • Granting industry status to sports is expected to help the state in meeting the requirements of sportspersons and others involved in the sector.

Additional Information

• Mizoram is located in the northeastern part of the country.
  • It is bounded by Myanmar (Burma) to the east and south and Bangladesh to the west and by the states of Tripura to the northwest, Assam to the north, and Manipur to the northeast. 
  • The name of the state is derived from "Mizo", the self-described name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which in the Mizo language means "land."
    • Thus "Mizo-ram" means "land of the Mizos". 
• Capital - Aizawl

The correct answer is Jaipur.

Key Points

• Telangana’s Warangal along with Kerala's Nilambur and Thrissur has joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).
• These cities have been recognized for their outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at the local level.
• The UNESCO GNLC is an international network consisting of 294 cities that successfully promote lifelong learning across their communities.

Additional Information

• ​The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
• It is aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.
• UNESCO:
  • Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
  • Headquarters: Paris, France
  • Founded: 16 November 1945, London
  • Parent organization: United Nations