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Current Affair MCQ for 2025-07-12

Question 1. Which organization has launched the Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection (AMED) API for Indian farmers?

[A] Google
[B] Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
[C] Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
[D] Ministry of Agriculture

Correct Answer: A [Google]
Notes: Google recently launched the Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection (AMED) Application Programming Interface (API) to provide crop and field activity data across India. AMED API is an open-source artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool designed to monitor crops and detect agricultural events at field level. It offers data on crop type, crop season, field size, and past three years’ agricultural activity. It helps in farm management by providing insights on soil, water, climate needs, and expected harvest volume.


Question 2. A rare partially white laughing dove was recently spotted in which state?

[A] Odisha
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Bihar
[D] Maharashtra

Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes: A rare partially white laughing dove was recently seen in Nagamalai hillock forest near Nambiyur in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Laughing Dove is a small pigeon also known as little brown dove, laughing turtle dove, palm dove, and Senegal dove. It is a resident breeder in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. It lives in dry scrub and semi-desert areas and feeds on the ground.


Question 3. Which state government has launched the Gaja Mitra Scheme to reduce human-elephant conflict?

[A] Tripura
[B] Sikkim
[C] Manipur
[D] Assam

Correct Answer: D [Assam]
Notes: Recently, the Assam government launched the Gaja Mitra Scheme to reduce human-elephant conflict. The scheme is launched in 8 high-risk districts of Assam. It includes community-based rapid response teams with 8 local members in 80 conflict-prone villages. These teams will work during peak conflict months, especially paddy season, to guide elephant movement and protect crops.


Question 4. Which institution released the strategic report “A Roadmap for Strengthening State Science and Technology (S&T) Councils” ?

[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
[C] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology

Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes: Recently, NITI Aayog released the strategic report “A Roadmap for Strengthening State Science and Technology (S&T) Councils” to boost decentralized innovation in India. The report emphasizes transforming State S&T Councils into mission-oriented institutions that align science and technology with local development needs. It was developed through regional consultations, a national workshop, and multi-stakeholder engagement. The roadmap highlights the need for techno-administrative leadership and strong Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) data systems.


Question 5. Which organization has launched the TALASH initiative?

[A] Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Organization For Rights Of Tribal (OFROT)
[D] National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)

Correct Answer: D [National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)]
Notes: Recently, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the TALASH initiative for tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). TALASH stands for Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills and Self-Esteem Hub. It is the first national-level programme in India focused on tribal students’ education and personal growth. It was launched in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) India.


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