The newly announced National Gene Bank in India, as part of the Union Budget 2025-26, aims to primarily address which of the following concerns?
Safeguarding future food and nutritional security
Why in the News?
"India to Get Second Giant Seed Bank for Future Food Security”
The new gene bank's main aim is to secure future food supplies by preserving diverse plant genetic resources, protecting them from threats and ensuring availability for future generations.
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Consider the following statements regarding selenium:
1. Recent, Indian Council of Medical Research’s report links high levels of selenium in wheat to hair loss.
2. It is a natural element needed in small amounts for health.
3. It is a synthetic element produced solely through industrial processes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to Mission SCOT:
1. It stands for Space Camera for Object Tracking.
2. It helps in precise object tracking and imaging in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I- The implementation of TrailGuard AI has significantly contributed to the reduction of poaching incidents in Simlipal Tiger Reserve.
Statement-II- The small size of TrailGuard AI cameras makes them less susceptible to theft and vandalism.
Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Consider the following statements regarding India's spice industry:
1. India aims to achieve a 70% share in value-added spice exports by 2030 to meet its $100 billion target.
2. Currently, India holds more than one-tenth share in the global seasoning market, comparable to China.
3. India produces more than 100 varieties of spices listed by the International Organization for Standardization.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
With reference to National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, consider the following statements:
1. Recently, It has been released by the Ministry of Communications.
2. It focuses on leveraging Optical Ground Wire for improved connectivity during emergencies.
3. It aims to achieve a minimum fixed broadband download speed of 100 Mbps.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I- The Karnali Hydropower Project is expected to strengthen energy cooperation between India and Nepal.
Statement-II- The project will involve the export of electricity from Nepal to India and Bangladesh.
Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Consider the following statements with reference to Karnali Hydropower Project:
1. Recently, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has finalized a Joint Venture Agreement for the development of the Upper Karnali Hydro-electric Project in Nepal.
2. It is a Run-of-River (RoR) type project that will export power from Nepal to India and Bhutan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
What is the primary objective of SEBI's proposed UPI block mechanism for secondary market trading?
The 'Mission for Cotton Productivity' announced in the Union Budget 2025 focuses on:
Consider the following statements with reference to Sŗjanam:
1. It is a manual biomedical waste segregation system developed by a private company.
2. It is India's first indigenously developed automated biomedical waste treatment rig.
3. It uses incineration to disinfect biomedical waste.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Important Questions from National Affairs
- What was the outcome of the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections?
- Vijender Gupta, who became the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly in 2025, is the MLA from which of the following constituencies?
- Which of the following is a major challenge for Indian cities due to rapid urbanisation?
- Which state is in the news for achieving full functional literacy in May 2025?
As of May 2025, what is the total number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India?
