Who has won the 61st Femina Miss India 2026 title?
Explanation
Sadhvi Satish Sele of Goa has won the 61st Femina Miss India 2026 title and she is the first from Goa to win this title.
Key Points
Venue: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Crowned by: Nikita Porwal
Will represent India at Miss World 2027
Additional Information
Reita Faria was India's first Miss World (1966). This year, the competition was held at KIIT in Odisha.
Q2
Who has become India's 95th Chess Grandmaster?
Explanation
Chess player Aronyak Ghosh from West Bengal has achieved the honor of becoming India's 95th Grandmaster.
Key Points
He is a resident of West Bengal
The 94th Grandmaster was Mayank Chakraborty
A FIDE rating of 2500 is required to become a Grandmaster
Additional Information
Viswanathan Anand became India's first Grandmaster in 1988. Koneru Humpy is India's first female Grandmaster.
Q3
When is National Civil Service Day celebrated?
Explanation
National Civil Service Day is celebrated every year on 21 April in honor of the contributions of civil servants.
Key Points
First celebrated in 2006
Sardar Patel gave his first speech on 21 April 1947
Venue: Metcalf House, Delhi
Additional Information
Article 315 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions.
Q4
In which state is India's first private sector gold mine 'Jonnagiri Gold Project' located?
Explanation
India's first private sector gold mine after independence is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
Key Points
Production target: 750 kg per year
Technique: Open cast mining
Located in Kurnool district
Additional Information
The largest gold-producing state in India is Karnataka. Hutti Gold Mine is India's largest government gold mine.
Q5
Which railway depot has become India's first 'Water Neutral' railway depot?
Explanation
Kankaria Railway Depot in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has achieved the distinction of being India's first water-neutral railway depot.
Key Points
It belongs to Western Railway
Saves 1.6 lakh litres of water daily
Recycles 100% of waste water
Additional Information
The headquarters of Western Railway is located at Mumbai Churchgate. This was done under Indian Railways' 'Mission Zero Waste'.
Q6
Who has received the 9th Professor M.S. Swaminathan Award?
Explanation
Dr. C.H. Srinivasa Rao was presented with this award for his contribution to climate-resilient agriculture.
Key Points
He is the Director of IARI, Hyderabad
Award amount: Rs 2 lakh
Year of establishment: 2004
Additional Information
M.S. Swaminathan is the father of India's Green Revolution. India's National Agricultural Policy was determined under his leadership in 2007.
Q7
By how much has the deadline for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) been extended?
Explanation
The deadline for the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana has been extended from March 2025 to March 2028.
Key Points
Project start: 25 December 2000
Budget: Rs 83,977 crore
Initiated by: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Additional Information
In this project, the funding ratio between the Center and the State is 60:40 for general states and 90:10 for hilly states.
Q8
Romuald Wadagni has been elected as the new President of which country?
Explanation
Romuald Wadagni has been elected as the new President of the West African country Benin.
Key Points
Vote percentage: 94%
Capital: Porto-Novo
Succeeded: Patrice Talon
Additional Information
Benin is a French-speaking country. Its currency is the CFA Franc.
Q9
Which state has become the first in India to launch the 'Marine Spatial Plan'?
Explanation
Odisha has implemented the Marine Spatial Plan as the first state in India for the planned development of coastal areas.
Key Points
Length of coastline: 574 km
Collaboration: Norway (Initial phase)
Aim: Development of tourism and fisheries
Additional Information
In 2019, it was first started on an experimental basis in the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
Q10
When is World Liver Day celebrated?
Explanation
World Liver Day is celebrated every year on 19 April to raise awareness about liver health.
Key Points
Date: 19 April
Objective: Prevention of liver diseases
The liver is the largest internal organ of the body
Additional Information
The liver is the only organ in the human body that can regenerate.
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