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1. Which day has Ladakh declared as Safai Andolan Day for the Indus River?
Ladakh declared August 12 as Safai Andolan Day to clean and protect the Indus River. This is the first government-backed effort to conserve the river’s biodiversity. The initiati ReadMore ve involves the Union Territory administration, Hill Councils, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Paramilitary forces, Border Roads Organisation, NGOs, and students. It supports the Mission Indus Clean-Up Movement, started by Leh Hill Council in June 2025. Less

2. What is the name of the nationwide initiative under which Telangana rescued over 7,600 children?
Telangana Police rescued over 7,600 children, including 529 girls, under Operation Muskaan-XI, a month-long nationwide drive ending on July 31, 2025. Led by the Women Safety Wing, ReadMore it involved the Women Development and Child Welfare Department, Labour Department, health officials, NGOs, and child protection units. Less

3. Under which subscheme of Mission Shakti is the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) implemented?
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a centrally sponsored scheme under Mission Shakti’s ‘Samarthya’ subscheme. It provides financial aid through Direct Benefit ReadMore Transfer (DBT) to pregnant women and lactating mothers to support nutrition, encourage healthy practices, and compensate for wage loss. It aligns with Section 4 of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013. Less

4. What is Kavach 40, and who developed it?
Kavach 4.0 is an advanced train protection system by Indian Railways to boost safety and reduce accidents. It controls train speeds and minimizes human errors using high-tech solut ReadMore ions. Developed by the Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO), it meets the highest safety standard (SIL 4). First tested in 2015, it was certified in 2018 and launched on the Mathura-Kota section. Less

5. Where is India’s first “Make in India” green hydrogen plant?
Deendayal Port Authority commissioned a 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat, using fully indigenous technology. Inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, it p ReadMore roduces 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually and is part of a planned 10 MW facility. Less

6. Who developed the GRIHA green building standards?
The Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) was developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). It assesses building sustainability, as seen in Kartavya Bhaw ReadMore an, part of the Central Vista Project, with features like solar panels and rainwater harvesting. Less

7. Who developed the Bharat Forecast System (BharatFS)?
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, with NCMRWF and IMD, developed BharatFS, a weather prediction model improving extreme rainfall forecasts by 30%. It suppo ReadMore rts localized disaster and agriculture forecasts under the “Make in India” initiative. Less

8. Which institute developed Compound 3b?
IIT Roorkee developed Compound 3b, a β-lactamase inhibitor targeting drug-resistant bacteria like KPC-2 Klebsiella pneumoniae. It restores antibiotic effectiveness, showing promis ReadMore e in preclinical tests. Less

9. What is Operation Alert by the BSF?
The Border Security Force launched Operation Alert (August 11–17) along the Rajasthan border to enhance security before Independence Day with intensified patrols, drills, and adv ReadMore anced gadgets. Less

10. Under which policy was APAAR ID introduced?
APAAR ID, a lifelong unique number for tracking student's academic journeys, was introduced under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It links to Digilocker for authentic records ReadMore and is mandatory for 2026 CBSE board exams. Less

11. Where will the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 be held?
India will host the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from August 20–23, with athletes from 11 Asian countries competing in nine events. ReadMore Less

12. Which state hosts the 28th NCeG 2025?
Andhra Pradesh will host the 28th National Conference on e-Governance in Visakhapatnam on September 22–23, 2025, focusing on digital transformation in public services. ReadMore Less

13. Which High Court issued AI guidelines for judiciary?
Kerala High Court was the first in India to issue AI guidelines for district judiciary, aiding tasks like translation and legal research while emphasizing human judgment. ReadMore Less

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