The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly began in New York on Tuesday, with Palestine, though not a full member of the UN, allocated a seat alongside member states in the General Assembly Hall.
Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour took his place at a table labeled “State of Palestine” between Sri Lanka and Sudan.
6. Who among the following has presided over the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly? – Philemon Yang
7. Ashok Raj Sigdel has been appointed as the new Army Chief of which country? – Nepal
Science & Technology
8. What is “Mikania micrantha”, recently mentioned in news? – Invasive weed
Mikania micrantha, an invasive weed, is rapidly spreading in Bhadra Tiger Reserve, threatening its biodiversity.
It is a perennial, fast-growing climber native to Central and South America.
Mikania is invasive in Southeast Asia, India, and the Pacific Islands. Introduced in India in the 1940s for tea plantations, it now poses a serious threat to crops and forests.
It thrives in areas with high fertility, moisture, and humidity.
Mikania kills other plants by blocking light and smothering them.
It produces chemicals that inhibit plant growth and spreads quickly through wind-dispersed seeds and roots.
Short News
Persons in News
9. Sitaram Yechury passed away. He was a famous personality of which field? – Politics
Senior CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury (Sitaram Yechury Passes Away) passed away at the age of 72.
Sitaram Yechury started his journey in CPM as a student leader about 50 years ago.
He was the general secretary of the party from 2005 to 2015 and held the post for three consecutive terms.
Yechury also played an important role in coalition formation for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in 2004.
Awards & Honors
10. President Draupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024. When was the National Florence Nightingale Awards instituted? – 1973
Exercises & Operations
11. Naval exercise “Ocean” is the largest naval exercise of which country? – Russia
State Current Affairs
12. Nilgiri Mountain Railway, recently seen in the news, is situated in which state? – Tamil Nadu
The Coonoor railway station, part of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR), is being transformed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, drawing criticism from heritage enthusiasts.
The NMR line, known as the Ooty toy train, runs 45.88 km from Mettupalaiyam to Ooty, located in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore and Nilgiri districts.
The train first ran on June 15, 1899, after plans were initiated in 1854.
The railway was operated by Madras Railway under a government agreement.
In 2005, the NMR was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its cultural and historical significance.
13. In which state has the establishment of a tribal university been announced recently? – Maharashtra
Recently the Governor of Maharashtra C.P. Radhakrishnan said that a tribal university with 80 per cent reservation for students from tribal communities will be established in Nashik.
The Governor met local representatives of various political parties during his Nashik visit.
14. Which state has set up GRIT on the lines of policy think tank? – Gujarat
