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The correct answer is To promote cybersecurity awareness among children through a web and mobile-based game..

Key Points

• The Trinetra project aims to promote cybersecurity awareness specifically among children aged 10-18.
• The game is designed to educate children about common cybersecurity risks and how to handle them.
• Trinetra is a web and mobile-based game developed by IIT Tirupati, focusing on teaching children how to take relevant in-game actions to mitigate cyber threats.
• The project will involve research on prevalent cybersecurity threats and develop a multi-level game to target these risks effectively.
• The game will be deployed in RGUKT and disseminated to the public through web and mobile platforms to ensure wider outreach.

Additional Information

• Cybersecurity Awareness for Children
  • Raising cybersecurity awareness in children is crucial to protect them from online threats.
  • Common cyber risks include phishing, cyberbullying, online predators, and exposure to inappropriate content.
  • Games like Trinetra are an effective tool to engage children and teach them cybersecurity concepts in an interactive manner.
• Multi-Level Educational Games
  • Multi-level games provide gradual learning, starting with basic concepts and advancing to more complex topics as players progress.
  • This structure ensures that players remain engaged and continuously improve their knowledge and decision-making skills in a safe, controlled environment.
• Role of IIT Tirupati
  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati is the principal institute behind the development of the Trinetra game.
  • The project is led by Dr. Sridhar Chimalakonda and Dr. Venkata Ramana Badarla, aiming to blend technology with education to address real-world issues.
• Project Phases
  • The project will be executed in three phases: research study, game design and development, and evaluation through field deployment and public dissemination.
  • Each phase is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness and usability of the game in real-world scenarios.

The correct answer is $145 billion.

In News

• The NITI Aayog report envisions India’s automotive component production growing to $145 billion by 2030.

Key Points

• India aims to increase its share in the global automotive value chain, which is currently at 3%, to 8% by 2030.
• The Indian automotive industry has grown into the fourth-largest global producer of vehicles, with a production capacity of nearly 6 million vehicles annually.
• India's exports of automotive components are projected to increase significantly, from $20 billion to $60 billion by 2030.
• The shift towards electric vehicles and the adoption of advanced technologies like AI and IoT will play a key role in this growth.

Additional Information

• India faces challenges in its automotive sector, including high operational costs, limited R&D expenditure, and underdeveloped infrastructure.
• Despite being a top global producer of vehicles, India holds a relatively small share of the global automotive component market.
• The report highlights the importance of improving the global competitiveness of India’s automotive components industry.
• The development of battery manufacturing hubs in India is expected to support the growth of electric vehicles and contribute to India's expansion in the global automotive market.

The correct answer is BODHI initiative will be launched by India to provide training to 300 youths from BIMSTEC countries.

In News

• The BODHI initiative will provide training to 300 youths from BIMSTEC countries every year in India.

Key Points

• India will host the BIMSTEC Young Leaders’ Summit in 2025 and hold the BIMSTEC Athletics Meet and Traditional Music Festival in 2025.
• The BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce and the BIMSTEC Business Summit will be organized annually in India.
• India has initiated a wide range of initiatives for regional cooperation, including space cooperation, disaster management, and capacity building.
• Scholarships will be provided to BIMSTEC students, particularly in areas like forestry research.

Additional Information

• The BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement, signed during the summit, aims to streamline regional maritime connectivity.
• The establishment of the BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence for Disaster Management in India is a key part of India’s disaster management initiatives.
• India is also advancing connectivity initiatives in the BIMSTEC region through the development of payment systems and digital public infrastructure.
• India’s role as a key leader in BIMSTEC is demonstrated through numerous developmental, business, and educational initiatives.

The correct answer is Option 3.

In News

• Construction work on the Ken-Betwa Link Project has recently drawn attention due to concerns about its ecological impact, particularly within the Panna Tiger Reserve.

Key Points

• The Bundelkhand region, which suffers from chronic droughts, is expected to benefit significantly from the Ken-Betwa Link Project through improved irrigation and water availability. Hence, Assertion I is correct.
• The project does not transfer water from the Betwa to the Ken. Instead, it moves surplus water from the Ken River (Madhya Pradesh) to the Betwa basin (Uttar Pradesh). Hence, Reason II is incorrect.

Additional Information

• The Daudhan Dam and 221 km canal are part of Phase I of the project.
• The project will also generate hydropower (103 MW) and solar power (27 MW).
• The Panna Tiger Reserve faces a potential loss of nearly 6,000 hectares of core forest due to submergence from the dam.
• Both Ken and Betwa are tributaries of the Yamuna River.

The correct answer is Option 3.

In News

• SEBI has introduced a settlement scheme for brokers found using or collaborating with unregulated algorithmic trading platforms, raising regulatory concerns.

Key Points

• Algorithmic trading uses automated rules to execute trades without human intervention. Hence, Statement I is correct.
• One of its key features is reducing the impact of human emotions on trading decisions. Hence, Statement II is correct.
• It does not depend on artificial general intelligence (AGI); it operates using predefined algorithms, not independent cognitive learning. Hence, Statement III is incorrect.
• Algorithms in trading are often based on price, timing, quantity, and mathematical models. Hence, Statement IV is correct.
• It is not immune to black swan events, which are unpredictable and can cause severe financial loss. Hence, Statement V is incorrect.

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.

Important Points

The correct answer is Mangalyaan.

Important Points

• The motif of the Mangalyaan on the reverse of Rs 2000 note depicts the country's first venture into the interplanetary space.
• It was propelled from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 5th November 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), making the boldest statement till date about India’s foray into the next generation of space technology.
• The mission took off from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

• 2018 Assembly elections took place in Meghalaya, which was held on 27^th February 2018.
• In this election three largest parties, Indian National Congress (INC) won 21 seats, National People’s Party(NPP) won 19 seats and the United Democratic Party (UDP) won 6 seats.
• The Chief Minister of Meghalaya is Conrad Sangma belongs to the National people’s party.

Meghalaya:
Capital: Shillong

 State Animal: Cloud Leopard
 State Bird: Hill Myna
 State Tree: White Teak

 State Flower: Lady Slipper

The correct answer is Assam.

Important Points

• Tezpur Litchi of Assam has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• Litchi (Litchi Chinensis) is one of the most important sub-tropical evergreen fruits produced in Tezpur.
• The fruit is known for its excellent quality pleasant flavor, juicy pulp with attractive red color.
• Litchi consists of 60% juice, 8% rag, 19 % seed, and 13% skin varying upon variety and climate.

Additional Information

• Assam:
  • Chief Minister - Sri Himanta Biswa Sarma
  • Governor - Jagdish Mukhi
  • The number of districts - 33
  • Lok Sabha seats - 14
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 7

The correct answer is 100 feet.

Key Points

• India's largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built in Bodh Gaya.
• Built by Buddha International Welfare Mission, the statue will be 100 feet long and 30 feet high.
• Lord Buddha is in the sleeping posture in the statue.
• The idol of this posture is in Kushinagar where he attained his Mahaparinirvana.
• It is being made with fibreglass.
• It will be open for devotees from February 2023.

Additional Information

• The construction of the statue started back in 2019.
• In 2002, Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Archaeological finds show that the site was in use by Buddhists since the Mauryan period.
• Bodh Gaya is the most important of the main four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha.
• The other three are Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath.

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The correct answer is AR Rahman.

• AR Rahaman is the brand ambassador of Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim is a state in northeast India. It is the second smallest among the Indian states.
  • Gangtok is the capital and largest city of Sikkim.
  • The world's third-highest mountain, Kanchenjunga, is regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.
  • Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P. S. Golay, is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Sikkim.(Sept 2020)

Additional Information

• Shah Rukh Khan is the brand ambassador of West Bengal.
  • West Bengal is situated in eastern India between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal.
  • Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal.
  • Smt. Mamata Banerjee is the current Chief Minister of the state.
• John Abraham is the brand ambassador of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Arunachal Pradesh is a state in North East India.
  • Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Pema Khandu is the Current Chief Minister of the state.
• Amitabh Bacchan is the brand ambassador of Gujarat.
  • Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India.
  • Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat.
  • Bhupendra Patel was elected the new Chief Minister of Gujarat. 

The correct answer is Ladakh.

In News

• Chushul is one of the five officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies to improve relations.

Important Points

• It is a village in Leh, Ladakh, India. Hence option 3 is correct.
• It is located in the Durbuk tehsil, in the area known as “Chushul valley”.
• It is close to Rezang La and Pangong Lake at a height of 4,360 metres.
• This place is famous for the Indian Army who fought to the ‘last man, last round’ at Rezang La (Chushul) on November 18, 1962.
  • Without this crucial victory, the territory might have been captured by China.

The correct answer is Chenab River.

Key Points

• The golden joint of the world's highest railway bridge over River Chenab was inaugurated in August 2022.
• For the first time ever since independence, Srinagar will be linked to the rest of India after the overarch deck on the world's highest single-arch railway bridge over River Chenab will be launched.
• The world's highest railway bridge will be 35 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower.

Additional Information

• The Chenab River is a major river that flows in India and Pakistan.
• It is also one of the 5 major rivers of the Punjab region.
• It is formed by the union of two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga, which rise in the upper Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. 

The correct answer is Mizoram.

Key Points

• The Mizoram Cabinet has recently granted industry status to sports, amidst the gradual lifting of lock-down, following the sports policy in many countries
  • This decision is expected to promote employment generation in the state.
  • This was announced by the state’s Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
  • The Sports and Youth Services department had advised the State government to grant the status.
  • Mizoram has a good group of Football players who represent several important clubs.
    • The Mizos are sports-loving people and football is their favorite. 
  • Granting industry status to sports is expected to help the state in meeting the requirements of sportspersons and others involved in the sector.

Additional Information

• Mizoram is located in the northeastern part of the country.
  • It is bounded by Myanmar (Burma) to the east and south and Bangladesh to the west and by the states of Tripura to the northwest, Assam to the north, and Manipur to the northeast. 
  • The name of the state is derived from "Mizo", the self-described name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which in the Mizo language means "land."
    • Thus "Mizo-ram" means "land of the Mizos". 
• Capital - Aizawl

The correct answer is Jaipur.

Key Points

• Telangana’s Warangal along with Kerala's Nilambur and Thrissur has joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).
• These cities have been recognized for their outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at the local level.
• The UNESCO GNLC is an international network consisting of 294 cities that successfully promote lifelong learning across their communities.

Additional Information

• ​The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
• It is aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture.
• UNESCO:
  • Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
  • Headquarters: Paris, France
  • Founded: 16 November 1945, London
  • Parent organization: United Nations