1) The Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) is an agreement between china and which one of the following countries?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Explanation
Option d is correct – The TRCMRP is a major river management initiative between China and Bangladesh.
Recently, the Bangladesh Prime Minister visited China, where the two sides discussed the TRCMRP.
2) Cnsider the following statements
Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe, often fatal illness in humans.
The fruit bats are generally act as a natural reservoir.
Select the correct statement using the codes below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct – Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe, rare, and often fatal viral hemorrhagic fever that affects both humans and non-human primates.
It has a very high case-fatality rate.
Statement 2 is correct – Egyptian fruit bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus) are generally considered the natural reservoir hosts for the Marburg virus.
These bats can carry the virus asymptomatically and transmit it to humans, often through contact with bat excrement or infected cave/mine environments.
3) The Lok Operating System (LokOS) is ana initiative of which one of the following?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – The Lok Operating System (LokOS) is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development.
It was launched under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
It is a digital platform for the end-to-end digitization of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
4) The Apatani Tribe is indigenous community residing in which one of the following states?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
The Apatani tribe is an indigenous community native to the Ziro Valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The community is internationally renowned for its sustainable wet rice cultivation, integrated rice-fish farming, and rich cultural traditions.
Their unique living cultural landscape has been placed on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
5) The Pink Flamingo Revolution is seen in news is related to which one of the following countries?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Explanation
Option d is correct – Pink Flamingo Revolution is an ongoing environmental and anti-government uprising in Albania.
It was sparked by luxury tourism and resort development on Sazan Island and Narta Lagoon (wetland area - home to flamingos).
The Protesters adopted the pink flamingo as their mascot and symbol of wildlife.