1. ‘23for23’ Initiative is related to ----
a) Defence procurement
b) Decentralization of AI
c) Snow Leopard
d) Debt to GDP ratio
Answer. c) Snow Leopard
Context: India celebrated International Snow Leopard Day (October 23, 2025) with the nationwide ‘#23for23’ campaign.
The government also unveiled the first-ever national Snow Leopard Census, recording 718 individuals across the Indian Himalayas.
2. "Twilight Beach" often appears in the news. It is located in which country?
a) New Zealand
b) Australia
c) Canada
d) Sweden
Answer. a) New Zealand
Context: Over two dozen pilot whales were found stranded and dead on New Zealand’s remote Twilight Beach, prompting a Maori-led recovery and spiritual closure (rahui).
3. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer. a) Maharashtra
Context: The Bombay High Court has constituted a high-powered committee led by former Allahabad HC Chief Justice to protect and preserve the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) from encroachments.
It is a protected forest and national park spread over 104 sq. km within Mumbai and Thane, Maharashtra — one of the world’s few national parks located inside a metropolitan city.
4. " Project Arunank" is related to which sector?
a) Infrastructure
b) Manufacturing
c) Health
d) Education
Answer. a) Infrastructure
Context: Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, marking 17 years of transformative infrastructure growth in Arunachal Pradesh.
5. Western Ghats spreads across how many states?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer. c) 6
Context: The IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 has placed India’s Western Ghats under the “significant concern” category due to threats like climate change, unregulated tourism, and invasive species.
The western Ghats traverse six states — Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu — covering an area of around 1,64,280 sq km.
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