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Environment
Biodiversity
1. Kanha Tiger Reserve , recently seen in the news, is located in which state ? – Madhya Pradesh
A male tiger from the Kanha Tiger Reserve has been relocated to Mukundpur Safari in Satna .
Kanha Tiger Reserve , the largest in Madhya Pradesh, spans 940 sq km across Mandla and Balaghat districts.
Established on June 1, 1955 , and declared a tiger reserve in 1973, it features forested undulations, hills, plateaus, and valleys.
The reserve, believed to have inspired Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, is home to India’s first tiger reserve mascot, “Bhoorsingh the Barasingha.”
2. Recently, the ‘STAR’ metric was in the news. It is related to which one of the fields? – Conservation of wildlife
Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric
STAR metric, developed by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in partnership with other organizations and experts, has been expanded for use in marine areas.
Economic Affairs
Miscellaneous
3. Recently, which bank has clinched the title of ‘Best Technology Bank of the Year Award’ ? – South Indian Bank
South Indian Bank has been honored as the Best Technology Bank of the Year at the 19th IBA Annual Banking Technology Conference.
The bank received six awards , including three wins, one runner-up position, and two special mentions.
International Economic Activities
4. In which two countries has UPI payment system been launched recently? – Sri Lanka and Mauritius
NPCI launched UPI services in the year 2016.
UPI system is a mobile application based system which provides the facility of payment from bank accounts.
Recently this facility was also launched in France.
International Affairs
International Events
5. Where was the 16th World Social Forum 2024 meeting held? – Kathmandu
The 16th World Social Forum (WSF) conference in 2024 started in Kathmandu in February 2024.
The theme of the conference is “Another World is Possible” .
6. Recently, which country is launching the ‘Dream of the Desert’ train in the Middle East? – Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is launching the “Dream of the Desert” train service in late 2025 .
The route will pass through long stretches of scenic deserts and UNESCO World Heritage archeological sites.
State Current Affairs
7. Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana , recently seen in the news, is an initiative of which state? – Uttar Pradesh
In response to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directive, the grant per beneficiary will rise from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 annually starting April.
The initiative, addressing challenges faced by girls in Uttar Pradesh, aims to enhance their well-being from birth through their educational journey.
Short News
Appointments
8. Who has taken charge as the new Managing Director of IRCTC ? – Sanjay Kumar Jain
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