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The Correct Answer is ​Election Commission of India.\

In News

• ECI upgrades mechanism for Index Cards on electoral data.

Key Points

• Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a technology-driven system for Index Cards and statistical reports.

• Previously, manual data entry was done using Physical Index Cards.

• It is a non-statutory, post-election statistical format developed suo moto by ECI.

• Purpose: to improve accessibility of constituency-level election data.

• Covers details like candidates, electors, votes polled, vote share (party-wise and candidate-wise), gender-based voting, regional patterns, and party performance.

The incorrect statements are Option 3: 1 and 2 only
Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: KRCL was established in 1990 to construct and operate the Konkan Railway line through the Western Ghats, not the Eastern Ghats.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Konkan Railway connects Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala, not Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.
• Statement 3 is correct: The headquarters of the Konkan Railway is indeed located at CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.

In News

• Maharashtra has given the final approval for the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways to improve infrastructure and services.

Key Points

• Konkan Railway Route: The Konkan Railway connects Roha (Maharashtra) to Mangaluru (Karnataka) and Kerala, passing through Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, and Karnataka.
• Infrastructure Challenges: KRCL faced financial and infrastructure challenges as an independent entity, which the merger with Indian Railways aims to address by leveraging greater resources.
• Merger Benefits: The merger allows KRCL to improve amenities, safety, train frequency, and streamline services with the support of Indian Railways' larger investments.

Additional Information

• Historical Significance: The first passenger train ran on Konkan railway tracks on 20 March 1993, between Udupi and Mangalore.
• Ownership Structure: Ownership of KRCL was shared by the Centre (51%), Maharashtra (22%), Karnataka (15%), Goa (6%), and Kerala (6%).
• Konkan Railway:
  • The Konkan Railway is a scenic, commercially important railway line connecting Mumbai to Mangalore, passing through Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala and Karnataka. 
  • It is operated by the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways.
  • It is headquartered at CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai.

The incorrect statement is Option 2: The initiative was launched as a pilot project in Mumbai by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

• Explanation: The e-Zero FIR initiative was launched as a pilot project in Delhi, not Mumbai, by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

In News

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the e-Zero FIR initiative on May 2025, aiming to expedite registration and investigation of cyber financial crimes in India.

Key Points

• Launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) as a pilot project in Delhi, with plans for nationwide rollout.
• Complaints of cyber financial crimes filed via the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) or helpline 1930 are automatically converted into FIRs if the monetary loss exceeds ₹10 lakh.
• The e-Zero FIR system enables FIR registration irrespective of territorial jurisdiction, simplifying crime reporting across state boundaries.
• Designed to speed up investigations and recovery of lost funds, allowing law enforcement to act swiftly against cybercriminals.
• Integrates with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, Delhi Police’s e-FIR system, and the national Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS).
• Victim-friendly approach eliminates concerns over jurisdiction; once eligible, FIRs are generated and routed to the appropriate police stations automatically.
• The pilot covers high-value cases (>₹10 lakh) and plans to expand to all cyber financial fraud cases with nationwide implementation soon.

The Correct Answer is ​Amit Shah.

In News

• Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag, provides strong platform,incorporating linguistic diversity.

Key Points

• Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag in New Delhi.

• It’s a milestone in reducing foreign language influence in administration.

• Emphasized thinking and decision-making should happen in the mother tongue.

• Strengthening local languages is key to India's glorious future.

• The platform promotes linguistic diversity and provides organized support to all Indian languages.

• Use of technology is encouraged, but without losing the richness and sensitivity of languages.

The correct answer is Ministry of Tourism.

In News

• The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, launched the Incredible India Content Hub and Digital Portal on World Tourism Day, September 27, 2024.

Key Points

• The Incredible India Content Hub serves as a digital repository for high-quality tourism-related content, intended for various stakeholders.
• The revamped Incredible India digital portal aims to enhance the travel experience by providing essential information and services to travelers.
• Features of the portal include multimedia content, booking facilities, and an AI-powered chatbot for real-time assistance.
• The initiative is part of a collaborative effort with multiple organizations to promote tourism in India effectively.

Additional Information

• Incredible India
  • A government initiative to promote tourism in India by showcasing its diverse culture, heritage, and natural beauty to domestic and international travelers.
• Digital Portal Features
  • The portal includes features such as a booking facility, travel information, itineraries, and a virtual assistant to enhance user experience.

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