1. According to recent study, overexploitation of host plant species is endangering which group of insects in Assam’s forests?
Answer: Swallowtail butterflies.
2. Which institution released a report titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response —A Framework for Action’?
Answer: NITI Aayog.
3. Researchers of which institution have recently developed a method to treat retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy?
Answer: IIT Madras.
4. Recently, the Prime minister of India launched “Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan” in which state?
Answer: Jharkhand.
5. Lake Prespa, which was seen in the news, is located in which continent?
Answer: Europe.
6. Which of the following languages were recently granted classical status by the Centre?
Answer: Marathi, Pali, Prakrit.
7. Which is the second most diagnosed cancer globally?
Answer: Lung cancer.
8. Which country has recently imposed curbs on critical mineral exports?
Answer: China.
9. Where are the Chagos Islands located?
Answer: Indian Ocean.
10. What type of sample does the Alinity MPXV assay detect for mpox diagnosis?
Answer: Skin swabs.