1. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state? 🌿🐅
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Maharashtra
✅ Correct Answer: [A] Kerala
📌 Notes:
The Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation has launched a real-time monitoring and networking system at Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The sanctuary, covering 53 sq km, was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1983 and includes the catchment area of the Peppara Dam built on the Karamana River. This new system aims to enhance wildlife protection and conservation efforts.
2. Which city is hosting the All India Transgender Conference 2025? 🌍🏳️🌈
[A] Indore
[B] Lucknow
[C] Ajmer
[D] Patna
✅ Correct Answer: [C] Ajmer
📌 Notes:
Ajmer is hosting India’s first-ever All India Transgender Conference, a 10-day event that began on February 17, 2025 with the Khichdi Tulai ritual. The event aims to address issues faced by the transgender community across India and is organized in memory of Anita Bai, mentor of Gaddipati Saloni Nayak. More than 2,000 transgender members from different states are participating.
3. Which naval vessel is being used for Navika Sagar Parikrama II? ⚓🌊
[A] INSV Tarini
[B] INS Vikrant
[C] INS Kaveri
[D] INS Nilgiri
✅ Correct Answer: [A] INSV Tarini
📌 Notes:
INSV Tarini reached Port Stanley on February 18, 2025, completing the third phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II. This mission highlights the Indian Navy’s commitment to gender empowerment and maritime excellence. The vessel is crewed by two women officers, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A. Covering 21,600+ nautical miles, the journey started from Goa on October 2, 2024, and included stops at Fremantle (Australia), Lyttleton (New Zealand), Port Stanley (Falkland), Cape Town (South Africa), and back to Goa.
4. Which state has become the first in India to implement a translation system in the legislative assembly? 🏛️🗣️
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Bihar
✅ Correct Answer: [A] Uttar Pradesh
📌 Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly has become India’s first legislative body to introduce a translator facility. The proposal is under review by the Ruling Committee and will be implemented after approval. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath oversaw translation rehearsals in Awadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhand, and English. This move aims to enhance communication and inclusivity in legislative proceedings.
5. Where was India’s first “Open-Air Art Wall Museum” inaugurated? 🎨🏛️
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Kolkata
✅ Correct Answer: [C] New Delhi
📌 Notes:
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first ‘Open-Air Art Wall Museum’ at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi. The museum commemorates the 150-year journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and is developed in collaboration with Delhi Street Art. The IMD headquarters at Lodhi Road has been transformed into a visual narrative showcasing India’s meteorological advancements and the role of weather science in society.
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