Q1
Who has received the Whitley Award 2026 or Green Oscar?
Barkha Subba and Parveen Sheikh have received this award for environmental conservation at the grassroots level.
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It is known as the Green Oscar
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It started in 1994
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It is given to environmental conservationists
Additional Information
- Whitley Fund for Nature is a London-based organization
- It supports grassroots conservation leaders
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| Award Name | Whitley Award |
| Known as | Green Oscar |
| Establishment | 1994 |
Q2
Which payment system has the IMF called the world's largest real-time payment system?
The IMF has recognized India's UPI as the world's largest real-time payment system based on transaction volume.
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UPI is operated by NPCI
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It is the main medium of digital transactions in India
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Record transactions happened in 2025-26
Additional Information
- UPI is India's financial digital revolution
- It ensures real-time payments
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| Regulator | NPCI |
| Country | India |
| Transaction Volume | 24,162 crore |
Q3
Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of NCLT?
The Central Government has appointed Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal as the Chairperson of NCLT.
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He has been appointed for 5 years
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NCLT is constituted under the Companies Act, 2013
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He will resolve corporate disputes
Additional Information
- NCLT is a quasi-judicial body
- It looks into insolvency-related disputes
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| Act | Companies Act, 2013 |
| Tenure | 5 years |
| Age Limit | 67 years |
Q4
Where is India's first green methanol plant being built?
India's first green methanol plant is being built in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
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It will produce methanol from Prosopis juliflora
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It will help in reducing carbon emissions
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It will act as marine fuel
Additional Information
- Prosopis juliflora is an invasive plant
- It is harmful to the Kutch ecosystem
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| Location | Kutch, Gujarat |
| Raw Material | Prosopis juliflora |
| Significance | Carbon emission reduction |
Q5
In which year was the first International Workers' Day celebrated in India?
In 1923, the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan celebrated the first Workers' Day in Chennai.
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It is celebrated on 1st May
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It commemorates the Chicago incident
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Its main demand was the right to an eight-hour workday
Additional Information
- Workers' Day is celebrated internationally
- It provides the right to employment according to the Constitution
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| Year | 1923 |
| Location | Chennai |
| Organizer | Labour Kisan Party |
Q6
Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of Infosys?
Nitin Paranjpe has taken charge as the new Vice Chairman of Infosys.
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Nandan Nilekani remains as the Chairman
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Infosys is an IT company
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It is one of the largest organizations in India
Additional Information
- Infosys is one of India's IT giants
- The company's headquarters is in Bengaluru
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| Position | Vice Chairman |
| Company | Infosys |
| Chairman | Nandan Nilekani |
Q7
In which state is the Ippapuvulu Panduga festival celebrated?
Ippapuvulu Panduga or Mahua Flower Festival is celebrated in the Adilabad district of Telangana.
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It is a tribal festival
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Food is prepared from Mahua flowers
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It is nutritious
Additional Information
- Mahua flower is known as Ippa in Telugu language
- The festival is part of the tribal culture
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| State | Telangana |
| District | Adilabad |
| Speciality | Tribal Festival |
Q8
Which report has stated that India's major cities are the source of 60 percent of the GDP?
This information is mentioned in NITI Aayog's 'Moving Towards Effective City Government' report.
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There are 47 cities with more than 1 million population
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Emphasis has been placed on urban infrastructure development
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There is a recommendation to increase the powers of the Mayor
Additional Information
- NITI Aayog is a think tank
- It is associated with India's planning
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| Report Name | Moving Towards Effective City Government |
| Organization | NITI Aayog |
| Contribution | 60 percent GDP |
Q9
Who is the new DGP of Telangana?
C.V. Anand has taken charge as the new DGP of Telangana from 1st May 2026.
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He succeeded B. Shivadhar Reddy
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He is a senior IPS officer
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The appointment is effective from 1st May
Additional Information
- DGP is the highest police rank
- It works at the state level
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| Position | DGP |
| Predecessor | B. Shivadhar Reddy |
| Current | C.V. Anand |
Q10
Which article prohibits child labour in India?
Child labour is prohibited under Article 24 of the Indian Constitution.
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It is part of Fundamental Rights
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Article 23 prohibits forced labour
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Important for protecting the rights of workers
Additional Information
- The Constitution protects workers
- Child labour is a social evil
| Subject | Information |
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| Rights | Fundamental Rights |
| Clause | Article 24 |
| Topic | Prohibition of Child Labour |
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