Which Indian Biosphere Reserve recently joined the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Himachal Pradesh’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve.
India launched the Biosphere Reserve scheme in 1986, guided by UNESCO. The WNBR now includes 785 sites.
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve became which number site from India in the global WNBR?
13th site.
The new additions are Gokul Jalashay in Buxar district and Udaipur Jheel in West Champaran district.
How many sites are currently included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
785 sites.
The convention came into force in 1975.
Which two wetlands in Bihar were recently added to the Ramsar list?
Gokul Jalashay (Buxar) and Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran).
This position is significant in the Indian legal system.
How many Ramsar sites are now in Bihar and in India overall?
5 in Bihar; 93 in India.
This pact is with EFTA, which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
When was the Ramsar Convention adopted and when did it come into force?
Adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran; came into force in 1975.
The four EFTA states have pledged to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in India by $50 billion.
Who was re-appointed as India’s Attorney General?
: R. Venkataramani.
The coin features the national emblem on one side and an image of ‘Bharat Mata’.
India’s first Europe-facing trade pact came into effect on which date?
October 1.
This achievement reflects significant urban development efforts.
What is the name of the trade pact between India and EFTA?
Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
This is a notable achievement in child welfare and rights.
Which countries are part of EFTA?
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
This innovation represents advancements in transportation technology in India.
: How much FDI have the EFTA states pledged to invest in India?
$50 billion.
This exercise is crucial for preparedness in environmental protection.
: What did PM Narendra Modi release to mark the RSS centenary year?
A postal stamp and a ₹100 coin.
: Who founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)?
Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar.
Which city became India’s first slum-free city?
Chandigarh
Which district became India’s first child marriage-free district?
Balod, Chhattisgarh.
What is Swayamgati?
he world’s first driverless auto launched by India.
Which organization is conducting the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise off the Chennai Coast?
Indian Coast Guard.
Which new Indian Coast Guard ship was recently commissioned and where?
Akshar at Karaikal, Puducherry.
Which country has pledged to protect 90% of its forests, exceeding global conservation goals?
Suriname.
What global target does Suriname’s forest pledge surpass?
The “30×30” goal — protecting 30% of land and oceans by 2030 (U.N.-backed target).
Which is the world’s highest bridge that recently opened to traffic, and where is it located?
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China.
Where is the world’s first net-zero energy mosque located?
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Who is set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister?
Sanae Takaichi.
Which bank launched India’s first gold-backed credit on UPI?
Axis Bank, powered by Freecharge.
