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Q.1. The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the statewide rollout of the ‘Akka Pade’ scheme across all 31 districts and five police commissionerates in collaboration with the Home Department. The primary objective of the ‘Akka Pade’ scheme is to:
(d) Prevent child marriages and atrocities against women and minor girls
(e) Improve health services for minor girls
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. Karnataka Cabinet Approves Statewide Rollout of ‘Akka Pade’ Scheme to Prevent Atrocities Against Women and Minors
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the statewide rollout of the ‘Akka Pade’ scheme across all 31 districts and five police commissionerates in collaboration with the Home Department.
Akka Pade is a women- and community-oriented safety programme aimed at preventing violence, harassment, exploitation, and social evils such as child marriage.
Initially implemented on a pilot basis in select districts, the scheme is being expanded statewide after successful outcomes, as announced by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil.
About Karnataka
Capital – Bengaluru
Chief Minister –Siddaramaiah
Deputy Chief Minister – DK Shivakumar
Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot
Q.2. To promote multidisciplinary research, innovation, and capacity building across the entire dairy sector, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which organisation?
Exp. ICAR and NDDB Sign MoU to Strengthen Research, Innovation, and Capacity Building in India’s Dairy Sector
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to strengthen collaboration in multidisciplinary research, innovation, and capacity building across the dairy sector.
The MoU aims to combine ICAR’s scientific expertise with NDDB’s field-level experience to address emerging grassroots challenges in dairy development.
The partnership will focus on climate resilience, productivity enhancement, value chain development, knowledge sharing, technology validation, and joint training programmes for researchers, professionals, and farmers.
About Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Established- 16 July 1929
Headquarters- New Delhi
Director General- Dr Mangi Lal Jat
Q.3. The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) is being held in which city?
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) has commenced in New Delhi, with participation from over 60 Commonwealth countries and semi-autonomous Parliaments in a three-day event.
The Conference aims to promote parliamentary democracy, strengthen legislative institutions, and encourage knowledge-sharing among different democratic systems, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla serving as the Chairperson.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Conference at Samvidhan Sadan, which will feature sessions on AI in Parliament, social media impact, best practices, public engagement, security, and MPs’ well-being, before the CSPOC Chair is handed over to UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle.
Q.4. In a move aimed at facilitating smoother international travel and improving transit convenience for Indian travellers, which European country has allowed visa-free airport transit for Indian passport holders travelling to third countries?
Exp. Germany Allows Visa-Free Transit for Indian Passport Holders
Germany has permitted visa-free transit for Indian passport holders, allowing them to pass through German airports without a transit visa under specified conditions.
The move aims to facilitate smoother international travel for Indian travellers, especially those transiting to third countries.
This decision is expected to strengthen people-to-people ties and enhance travel convenience between India and Germany.
About Germany
Capital- Berlin
Currency – Euro
Chancellor- Friedrich Merz
Official language- German
President- Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Q.5. Who has been named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year, becoming the first mathematician to receive the state’s highest science honour?
किसेन्यूसाउथवेल्सकासीनियरवैज्ञानिक (Scientist of the Year) नामितकियागया, औरवेपहलेगणितज्ञबनेजिन्होंनेयहसम्मानप्राप्तकिया?
(a) Maryam Mirzakhani
(b) Karen Uhlenbeck
(c) Cédric Villani
(d) Nalini Joshi
(e) Terence Tao
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. Indian-Origin Mathematician Nalini Joshi Named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year
Indian-origin mathematician Nalini Joshi has been named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year, becoming the first mathematician to receive the state’s highest science honour, in recognition of her pioneering contributions to applied mathematics.
The award highlights the growing relevance of mathematical sciences in addressing complex technological and societal challenges, from climate modelling to secure digital communications.
Joshi is a Professor and Chair of Applied Mathematics at the University of Sydney and was the institution’s first woman Professor of Mathematics, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in Australian academia.
Recent Awards
2026 IEEE Medal of Honor – NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang (for Pioneering Accelerated Computing)
Nritya Kalanidhi Award at 19th Music Academy Dance Festival – Bharatanatyam Exponent Urmila Satyanarayanan Conferred
France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for Literary Contributions – Malayalam publisher Ravi Deecee (MDof DC Books)
Oman’s Highest Civilian Honour ‘The First Class of the Order Award’– PM Narendra Modi
Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, “The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia” – PM Narendra Modi
Q.6. Which Italian civilian honour was conferred on Goa-based industrialist Shrinivas Dempo?
Exp. Italy Conferred Prestigious ‘Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia’ Honour on Goa-Based Industrialist Shrinivas Dempo
Goa-based industrialist Shrinivas Dempo has been awarded the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia, one of Italy’s most respected civilian honours, for his contributions to Italian citizens and bilateral interests in India.
The award was presented in Goa by Walter Ferrara, Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, highlighting Dempo’s role in strengthening Indo-Italian people-to-people and institutional ties.
As honorary vice consul of Italy in Goa, Dempo has assisted Italian nationals and facilitated investments, with the honour recognising his exceptional service in cultural, economic, and diplomatic spheres.
Q.7. Major Swathi Shantha Kumar of the Indian Army won the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 for her initiative “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace.” Major Swathi is currently serving under which UN mission?
भारतीयसेनाकीमेजरस्वातिशांताकुमारनेअपनीपहल “इक्वलपार्टनर्स, लास्टिंगपीस” केलिए UN सेक्रेटरी–जनरलकाअवॉर्ड 2025 जीताहै।मेजरस्वातिअभीकिस UN मिशनकेतहतकामकररहीहैं?
(a) UNIFIL
(b) MONUSCO
(c) UNAMID
(d) UNMISS
(e) UNSMIL
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. Indian Army Officer Major Swathi Shantha Kumar Wins UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025
Major Swathi Shantha Kumar of the Indian Army won the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 for her initiative “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace.”
Serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), she made significant contributions toward strengthening gender parity and community-level engagement.
The prestigious award was announced and conferred by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Q.8. Justice Revati Mohite Dere recently created history by being sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of which High Court, marking a milestone for a matrilineal northeastern state?
Exp. Justice Revati Mohite Dere Sworn In as First Woman Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
Justice Revati Mohite Dere was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, marking a landmark moment for the matrilineal northeastern state.
The oath was administered by Meghalaya Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar at the Durbar Hall, Lok Bhavan, Shillong; she succeeds Justice Soumen Sen.
About Meghalaya
Capital – Shillong
Chief Minister – Conrad Kongkal Sangma
Governor – H. Vijayashankar
Q.9. Singer and actor Prashant Tamang (43) passed away due to cardiac arrest at his residence in New Delhi. Prashant Tamang rose to national fame after winning which reality show?
Exp. Justice Soumen Sen Sworn In as New Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court
Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, with the oath administered by Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar at Kerala Lok Bhavan, in the presence of senior state dignitaries.
He assumed charge after the superannuation of Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar and was previously serving as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
About Kerala
Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor – Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Q.11. Who inaugurated the 9th edition of Indusfood 2026 at Greater Noida?
ग्रेटरनोएडामेंइंडसफूड 2026 के 9वेंएडिशनकाउद्घाटनकिसनेकिया?
(a) Piyush Goyal
(b) Nitin Gadkari
(c) Chirag Paswan
(d) Narendra Singh Tomar
(e) Smriti Irani
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).
Exp. Union Minister Chirag Paswan Inaugurates Indusfood 2026 in Greater Noida
Union Minister Chirag Paswan of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries inaugurated the 9th edition of Indusfood 2026 at the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
The event was organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Indusfood 2026 is Asia’s premier global food and beverage sourcing trade show, aimed at promoting Indian agri-exports, entrepreneurship, and international trade partnerships.
Q.12. Who has been appointed as the President and Vice Chairman of Meta recently?
Exp. Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as its President and Vice Chairman, strengthening its top leadership.
A former adviser in the Trump administration and a seasoned finance executive, she had earlier served on Meta’s Board of Directors.
Q.13. Which Indian stock exchange, known for being Asia’s oldest stock exchange and a pioneer in electronic trading, was recently conferred the Asia Best Employer Brand Award 2026 in recognition of its strong workplace culture, employee empowerment initiatives, and efforts to foster an inclusive, high-performance environment?
Exp. Bombay Stock Exchange Wins Asia Best Employer Brand Award 2026
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has been conferred the Asia Best Employer Brand Award 2026 at the Hong Kong Leadership Awards & CMO Asia Awards.
The award recognises BSE’s strong people-first approach, focus on employee empowerment, professional development, and building an inclusive, high-performance work culture.
About Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Founded – 9 July1875
Headquarters – Mumbai Maharashtra
Chairman – Subhasis Chaudhuri
MD & CEO – Sundararaman Ramamurthy
Q.14. What is the new name of the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala?
केरलकेअरालमवाइल्डलाइफसेंचुरीकानयानामक्याहै?
(a) Aralam Bird Sanctuary
(b) Aralam Nature Park
(c) Aralam Insect Sanctuary
(d) Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary
(e) Aralam Eco Park
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. Kerala Renames Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary as First Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala has been officially renamed as Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, making it the first butterfly-specific sanctuary in the state.
The renaming was notified via SRO No. 1407/2025 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, based on the State Board for Wildlife’s recommendation highlighting the area’s exceptional butterfly diversity.
Aralam spans 55 sq km of evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in Kannur, hosting large-scale butterfly migrations, mud-puddling, and serving as a habitat for Schedule 1 species like the Slender Loris.
Q.15. Which government organisation in Kerala announced the Science Literature Awards 2024, recognising outstanding contributions in Malayalam science writing across categories such as Popular Science, In-depth Science, Children’s Literature, and Science Journalism?
(c) Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment
(d) National Council for Science & Technology
(e) Kerala Science Foundation
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).
Exp. Kerala Announces Science Literature Awards 2024 for Excellence in Malayalam Science Writing
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) announced the Science Literature Awards 2024, recognising excellence in science writing in Malayalam across four categories.
Each award carries ₹50,000, a plaque, and a certificate, celebrating contributions in Popular Science, In-depth Science, Children’s Literature, and Science Journalism.
Winners include Biju Dharmapalan (Popular Science), Gopakumar Cholayil (In-depth Science), and Pradeep Orkkatteri (Children’s Literature) for their outstanding books published in 2024.
The Science Journalism award was presented to Ashwin S. for his series on artificial intelligence in Malayala Manorama, highlighting the role of media in popularising scientific knowledge.
