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The correct answer is Option 3

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• ​Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
• Kumbh Mela, including Mahakumbh, is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, being the largest peaceful congregation in the world.
• The event is held every 12 years at the Sangam in Prayagraj​.

The correct answer is Option 3

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• Out of 13,370 registered startups in Uttar Pradesh, over 6,812 (≈51%) are led by women, indicating a significant rise in female entrepreneurship in the state.
• This growth is supported by the state’s Startup Policy 2020 (revised in 2022), which offers financial support and incubation programs for women-led ventures.

The Correct Answer is 13th.

In News

•  National Games 2025 final medal tally: Services tops with 68 gold medals; Maharashtra finishes second.

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• The 38th edition of the National Games 2025 was held in Uttarakhand with 28 states, eight union territories and the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) participating.
• The tournament which started on January 26, came to an end on February 14.
• Uttar Pradesh ranked 13th in the 38th National Games 2025 with a total of 56 medals: 13 gold, 20 silver, and 23 bronze.
• Services topped the medal tally with 121 medals (68 gold, 26 silver, 27 bronze).
• Maharashtra came in second with 201 medals (54 gold, 71 silver, 76 bronze), and Haryana finished third with 153 medals (48 gold, 47 silver, 58 bronze).
• Uttarakhand, the host state, finished in 7th place with 24 gold medals.
• Nagaland, Puducherry, and Sikkim did not win any gold medals during the competition.

The Correct Answer is ​Kanpur.

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About the Textile Machine Park:

• Location: Chaparghata village, Bhongaon area, near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

• Size: 875 acres.

• Model: PPP (Public-Private Partnership).

• Purpose: Reduce import of textile machines and promote Make in India.

• Machines to be Made: Circular knitting, flat knitting, sewing, printing, diving, technical textile machines, etc.

• Units Planned: Over 200 large and medium manufacturing units.

• Skill Development: Local experts to be trained for repair and maintenance.

Textile Industry in Uttar Pradesh:

• Famous Products: Banarasi silk, chikankari, handloom, powerloom.

• Government Policy: Textile and Apparel Policy-2022 to develop UP as a textile hub.

• New Projects: 10 new textile parks planned, including PM Mitra Park near Lucknow.

The Correct Answer is 16.

In News

•  UNESCO Adds 16 New Global Geoparks.

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• UNESCO Global Geoparks Network:

  • The Network now includes 229 sites across 50 countries.

  • The total area covered by the Network is nearly 855,000 km².

  • The new sites are located in 11 countries, including China, North Korea, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Norway, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UK, and Vietnam.

• Global Geoparks:

  • These are areas recognized for their geological significance, including features like rock formations, mountains, volcanic ranges, caves, canyons, fossil sites, and ancient desert landscapes.

  • The Network showcases the planet's history, evolution, and climate.

• Establishment:

  • The UNESCO Global Geopark designation was established in 2015.

• India’s Status:

  • India does not yet have any site designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

• Potential Sites Under Consideration in India:

  • Lonar Crater (Maharashtra): Impact crater formed by a meteorite.

  • St. Mary’s Island (Karnataka): Columnar basaltic lava formation.

  • Siwalik Fossil Park (Himachal Pradesh): Paleontological significance.

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• Ken - Betwa link canal passes through Panna National Park located in North Madhya Pradesh. It is also a tiger reserve.
• The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is the River interlinking project that aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken river in MP to Betwa in UP to irrigate the drought-prone Bundelkhand region spread across the districts of two states mainly Jhansi, Banda, Lalitpur and Mahoba districts of UP and Tikamgarh, Panna and Chhatarpur districts of MP.
• The rivers Ken and Betwa originate in Madhya Pradesh and are tributaries of Yamuna.
• Canes meet in Banda district of UP and along with Yamuna in Hamirpur district of UP.
• Over the Betwa River are the Rajghat, Pasricha and Mattila dams.
• The Cane River passes through the Panna Tiger Reserve.

The correct answer is Germany.

Key Points

• On 1 January, Germany takes over the G7 Presidency.
  • The 2022 G7 Summit is due to take place from 26 to 28 June 2022 in the Bavarian Alps.
  • The G7, or "Group of Seven," consists of the US, Canada, Japan, France, the UK, Italy and Germany.
  • In June 2021 Summit, the G7 leaders agreed to distribute 2.3 billion vaccine doses.
  • Germany is the second-largest donor in the COVAX vaccination alliance.

Additional Information

• The Group of Seven is an inter-governmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • It was founded in 1975.

The correct answer is 128 persons. 

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• 128 people have been honoured for 2022 with the awards that are conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
• The Home Ministry announced the list of recipients of the Padma awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, on 25 January 2022.
• Singer Sonu Nigam and Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra have been honoured with a Padma Shri.

Important Points​ 

• ​Below is the list of Padma Awardees 2022:

Padma Vibhushan(4):

Padma Bhushan(17):

The correct answer is China

Key Points

• China is not a member of SAARC.
• SAARC is South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, It is a regional intergovernmental organization.
• Its members are these nations- India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
• Trick to remember SAARC countries: MBBS PAIN
• M - Maldives, B - Bhutan, B - Bangladesh, S - Sri Lanka, P - Pakistan, A - Afghanistan, I - India , N - Nepal

The correct answer is 2003.

Key Points

• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on 9 January.
• It is observed to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their roots.
• The day was first observed in 2003.
• On this day in 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa.
• He got the title of the greatest ‘Pravasi’.

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The correct answer is Simone Biles.

Key Points

• Gymnast Simone Biles from the USA has been named Time’s 2021 Athlete of the Year.
• She has won seven Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze).
• She holds the record for most gold medals by a USA Gymnast in a single Olympics.
• She won four gold medals at Rio Olympics 2016 in the team, all-around, vault, and floor events.
• She has 32 combined medals in the Olympics and World Championships.

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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.

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The correct answer is Harnaaz Sandhu.

Key Points

• India's Harnaaz Sandhu, hailing from Chandigarh, has been crowned Miss Universe 2021, two decades after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000.
• She beat contestants from Paraguay and South Africa.
• She was crowned at the contest held in Eilat, Israel on 13 December 2021.
• India had earlier won the coveted crown twice with Sushmita Sen bagging the title in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.

Important Points

• This was the 70th edition of the Miss Universe event.
• Sandhu was presented this year's crown by the former Miss Universe 2020 from Mexico, Andrea Meza.
• Sandhu recently won the title of Miss Diva Universe India 2021.

The correct answer is

In News

• Angkor Wat in Cambodia has been declared the Eighth Wonder of the World, surpassing other major contenders, including Italy's famous Pompeii.

Key Points

• Spread across a massive 402 acres, Angkor Wat holds the title of the world's largest religious structure, according to the Guinness World Records.
• Notable features of Angkor Wat include the mysterious face towers at Bayon Temple, bullet holes from the fights between Khmer Rouge and the Vietnamese Army, and the iconic statue of God Vishnu named Ta Reach.
• The article emphasizes that visiting Angkor is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, describing it as a place like no other and rightfully the eighth wonder of the world.

The correct answer is Manipur.

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Additional Information

• Manipur:
  • Capital: Imphal
  • Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
  • Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. 
    • It is the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake

• Manipur’s martial art form ‘Thang-Ta’ to feature at Khelo India 2021. 
• Gatka from Punjab, Kalaripayattu of Kerala and Mallakhamba, a well-known sport played in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will also be part of the Games.