Telangana Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
For how long did DRDL ground-test an Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over 1,000 seconds
DRDL conducted the ground test for more than 1,000 seconds; the earlier test in January 2025 was for 120 seconds.
Which laboratory conducted the long-duration scramjet combustor ground test in Hyderabad on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL)
The test was conducted by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based DRDO lab.
Consider the following about DRDO's scramjet test of 25 April 2025: 1. Hypersonic cruise missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound (over 6,100 km/h). 2. The test was conducted at the Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Defence release.
For how long will Virginia tobacco grower registrations and barn licences now be valid, as notified in April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 3 years
The registrations and licences will be valid for 3 years instead of 1 year.
Consider the following about the amendment to the Tobacco Board Rules, 1976, notified in April 2025: 1. It takes effect from the 2025-26 crop season in Andhra Pradesh. 2. It will benefit around 91,000 farmers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It will benefit around 83,500 farmers covering about 91,000 barns.
Which state, on 14 April 2025, became the first to implement sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes through a gazette notification?
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Correct answer: A — Telangana
Telangana published its Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservation) Act, 2025 in the gazette on 14 April 2025.
Under Telangana's SC sub-categorisation, what share of the 15% SC reservation goes to Group I, made up of 15 communities?
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Correct answer: D — 1%
1% goes to Group I; Group II gets 9% and Group III gets 5%.
Consider the following statements about Telangana's SC sub-categorisation notified on 14 April 2025: 1. The 59 SC communities are divided into three groups. 2. Group III, with 26 communities, gets 9% reservation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The groups have 15, 18 and 26 communities (59 in all); Group III gets 5%, while Group II gets 9%.
Daripalli Ramaiah, the Padma Shri awardee known as 'Vanajeevi' who died on 12 April 2025, was known for what work?
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Correct answer: B — Planting and protecting trees
Planting and protecting trees: the Prime Minister said he devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees.
'Vanajeevi' Daripalli Ramaiah, who died on 12 April 2025, belonged to which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: C — Khammam
Khammam: he was from Reddipalli village in Khammam Rural mandal and died in Khammam.
Which state recorded the highest cotton procurement under MSP operations in the 2024-25 season (up to 31 March 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Telangana
Telangana, with 40 lakh bales, followed by Maharashtra (30 lakh) and Gujarat (14 lakh).
Which is the Ministry of Textiles' nodal agency for cotton procurement under MSP?
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Correct answer: A — Cotton Corporation of India
Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which procured 100 lakh bales in 2024-25 up to 31 March 2025.
Where did Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy launch the free fine rice (sanna biyyam) scheme on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Huzurnagar
The scheme was launched at a public meeting in Huzurnagar, Suryapet district, on Ugadi.
How much fine rice per person per month does Telangana's free fine rice scheme, launched on 30 March 2025, provide to eligible ration cardholders?
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Correct answer: C — 6 kg
The state supplies 6 kg of fine rice per person per month free through the PDS.
Consider the following statements about Telangana's fine rice scheme launched on 30 March 2025: 1. It is expected to cover over three crore people, nearly 85% of the state's population. 2. The CM said the scheme was introduced because the coarse rice supplied earlier was often not consumed and was resold. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
All India Radio reported coverage of over three crore people (about 85%), and the CM said coarse rice was rejected by beneficiaries and misused through resale.
Pasala Krishna Bharathi, the Gandhian who died on 23 March 2025, was the daughter of freedom fighters from which district?
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Correct answer: B — West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
She was the daughter of freedom fighters Pasala Krishna Murthy and Anja Lakshmi of West Godavari district.
Why were the parents of Gandhian Pasala Krishna Bharathi (died March 2025) imprisoned when she was born in jail in 1932?
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Correct answer: C — For hoisting the national flag at the Bhimavaram sub-collector's office
Her parents were jailed for hoisting the Indian flag at the Bhimavaram sub-collector's office, and she was born in jail.
To what level did the two Bills passed by the Telangana Assembly on 17 March 2025 seek to raise reservation for Backward Classes?
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Correct answer: D — 42%
The two Bills seek to raise BC reservation to 42% in education, State government jobs and rural and urban local bodies.
Under the Telangana Bills passed on 17 March 2025, what would be the reservation shares of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes alongside 42% for Backward Classes?
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Correct answer: A — SC 15%, ST 10%
Once approved, BCs would get 42%, SCs 15% and STs 10% reservation in the State.
According to Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy (17 March 2025), the BC quota in local bodies is to be raised to 42% from what level?
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Correct answer: B — 23%
The CM said the government was committed to the BC Declaration promising to raise the BC quota in local bodies from 23% to 42%.
Consider the following statements about Telangana's BC reservation Bills of March 2025: 1. They were passed only after the Centre gave its prior approval to breach the 50% ceiling. 2. One of the two Bills covers reservation of seats in rural and urban local bodies. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the Bills were passed by the Assembly first and need the Centre's approval afterwards because total reservation (BC 42% + SC 15% + ST 10%) would exceed the 50% cap set in Indra Sawhney. Statement 2 is correct.
The Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Divitipally, where four units' foundation was laid on 8 March 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Telangana
Divitipally is in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana.
Which company is the anchor unit at the Divitipally EMC, building a 16 GW cell and 5 GW battery pack giga factory?
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Correct answer: C — Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies
Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies is the anchor unit, with a projected investment of ₹9,500 crore over five years.
Consider the following statements about the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2020. 2. For EMC projects, financial assistance is 50% of the project cost, subject to a ceiling of ₹70 crore for every 100 acres. 3. It is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
The Cabinet approved EMC 2.0 on 21 March 2020 with an outlay of ₹3,762.25 crore. Assistance for EMC projects is 50% of project cost, up to ₹70 crore per 100 acres. The scheme is run by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), not Heavy Industries.
At the sports ministers' Chintan Shivir that ended in Hyderabad on 8 March 2025, India's goal was a top-10 finish at which Olympics?
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Correct answer: B — 2036 Summer Olympics
Stakeholders agreed talent identification must begin early for India to secure a top-10 finish at the 2036 Olympics, which India hopes to host.
Which challenge was launched at the Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 in Hyderabad on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0
The Department of Fisheries launched the Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0; 10 winning startups will get funding and incubation.
According to Mansukh Mandaviya in Hyderabad on 6 March 2025, the upcoming EPFO 3.0 will include plans for members to withdraw money through:
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Correct answer: C — ATMs
He said EPFO 3.0 will make the system as accessible as a bank, including withdrawals through ATMs.
The second edition of 'Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav', inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 5 March 2025, focused on which region?
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Correct answer: D — South India
The second edition showcases the five southern states and the UTs of Lakshadweep and Puducherry.
Which of the following was NOT among the states and UTs featured in the second edition of Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav (March 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Goa
The edition covered Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep and Puducherry. Goa was not included.
According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 2 March 2025, how many drug traffickers were convicted in 12 NCB cases across India?
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Correct answer: C — 29
Courts convicted 29 drug traffickers in 12 different cases investigated by the Narcotics Control Bureau.
At which university was the Swavalambini women entrepreneurship programme launched by Jayant Chaudhary on 1 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
Swavalambini was launched at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, and virtually at BHU, the University of Hyderabad and MANUU.
Which institute implements Swavalambini, the women entrepreneurship programme of MSDE and NITI Aayog launched on 1 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — NIESBUD
Swavalambini is run under MSDE and implemented by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), in partnership with NITI Aayog.
Consider the following statements about the Swavalambini programme launched on 1 March 2025: 1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and NITI Aayog. 2. Its Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme is a 40-hour training for 300 selected students. 3. Its Faculty Development Programme is a six-month residential course. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: MSDE runs Swavalambini with NITI Aayog, and the EDP is a 40-hour training for 300 selected students. Statement 3 is wrong: the Faculty Development Programme is a five-day training; six months is the mentorship period for participants.
The northern portion of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road, evaluated by the 88th Network Planning Group meeting on 1 March 2025, is being developed under which programme?
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Correct answer: D — Bharatmala Pariyojana
The 158.64 km greenfield expressway from Girmapur to Choutuppal is a project under Bharatmala Pariyojana.
Where was 'Sugamya Yatra' organised on International Wheelchair Day, 1 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi
DEPwD and the Office of the CCPD organised Sugamya Yatra at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi.
During his visit to DRDO's missile complex in Hyderabad on 28 February 2025, Rajnath Singh felicitated the team of which missile project?
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Correct answer: D — Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile
He felicitated the Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile team, whose flight trials succeeded in November 2024.
Which DRDO laboratory at the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex briefed Rajnath Singh on missile programmes on 28 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
Rajnath Singh was briefed on missile technologies and programmes being carried out by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI).
Who received the Genome Valley Excellence Award 2025 at BioAsia 2025 in Hyderabad?
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Correct answer: C — Patrick Tan
The Genome Valley Excellence Award 2025 went to Professor Patrick Tan.
The Governor of which Australian state inaugurated its showcase at BioAsia 2025 in Hyderabad on 25 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Queensland
Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young inaugurated the Queensland showcase at BioAsia 2025.
Which simple Telugu textbook did Telangana decide to use for Classes 9 and 10 in CBSE, ICSE and other board schools, under its February 2025 order?
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Correct answer: B — Vennela
The simple Telugu textbook 'Vennela' replaces the standard Telugu 'Singidi' for teaching and examinations in Classes 9 and 10.
Telangana's February 2025 order on compulsory Telugu in CBSE, ICSE and IB schools implements the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act of which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2018
The order implements the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act, 2018, which already covered CBSE, ICSE, IB and Cambridge schools.
Adilabad teacher Thodasam Kailash, praised in Mann Ki Baat in February 2025, composed a song with AI tools in which tribal language?
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Correct answer: B — Kolami
The PM said Thodasam Kailash composed a song in the Kolami language with the help of AI tools.
The SLBC tunnel, part of whose roof collapsed on 22 February 2025, is in which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: B — Nagarkurnool
The collapse took place near Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana.
What does SLBC stand for in the SLBC tunnel of Telangana?
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Correct answer: B — Srisailam Left Bank Canal
SLBC stands for Srisailam Left Bank Canal; the tunnel is being built for this irrigation project.
How many people were trapped inside the SLBC tunnel after the collapse of 22 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 8
Eight people, two engineers, two technical staff and four labourers, were trapped about 14 km inside.
Roughly how far inside the SLBC tunnel were the workers trapped?
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Correct answer: D — 14 km
The eight workers were trapped about 14 km inside the under-construction tunnel.
Which state received the largest share of the ₹1,554.99 crore NDRF assistance approved on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh was approved ₹608.08 crore, the largest share; Tripura got ₹288.93 crore and Odisha ₹255.24 crore.
Which of the following states was NOT among the five that received additional NDRF assistance approved on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kerala
The five states were Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Odisha, Telangana and Tripura; Kerala was not among them.
Consider the following statements about the NDRF assistance approved on 19 February 2025: 1. It was approved by a High-Level Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister. 2. It is subject to adjustment of 50% of the opening balance available in the states' SDRF. 3. In 2024-25 the Centre released SDRF funds to all 28 states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
The High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved the aid subject to adjustment of 50% of the opening SDRF balance; SDRF funds in 2024-25 went to 27 states, not all 28, so only the first two statements are correct.
The Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) System demonstrated in January 2025 was developed at the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence in which institute?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Hyderabad
PIB 2098098: the breakthrough was achieved at the DIA-CoE at IIT Hyderabad with DRDO's DRDL, Hyderabad.
Which technology is the DRDO–IIT Hyderabad LAAM System based on?
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Correct answer: D — Laser and blown-powder Directed Energy Deposition
PIB 2098098: the process is based on laser and blown-powder based Direct Energy Deposition technology with dual heads.
Karimnagar Smart City, where Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated projects on 24 January 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Telangana
PIB 2095823: the minister visited Karimnagar Smart City, Telangana, on 24 January 2025.
How many projects is Karimnagar Smart City implementing, according to the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry in January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 50
PIB 2095823: Karimnagar Smart City is implementing 50 projects worth ₹1,117 crore, of which 36 are complete.
Consider the following about Karimnagar Smart City (January 2025): 1. Its 50 projects are worth ₹1,117 crore. 2. Over 1 lakh tonnes of legacy waste has been processed. 3. Smart classrooms were developed in 53 government schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2095823: 50 projects worth ₹1,117 crore, over 1 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste processed and smart classrooms in 53 government schools.
Which institution was selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2025 in the institutional category?
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Correct answer: B — INCOIS, Hyderabad
PIB 2095323: the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, was selected.
What cash prize does the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar carry for an institution?
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Correct answer: A — ₹51 lakh
PIB 2095323: ₹51 lakh and a certificate for an institution; ₹5 lakh and a certificate for an individual.
Consider the following about INCOIS: 1. It was established in 1999 in Hyderabad. 2. Its tsunami warning centre issues alerts within 10 minutes for India and 28 Indian Ocean countries. 3. It developed the Search and Rescue Aided Tool (SARAT). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2095323: INCOIS was set up in 1999 in Hyderabad, its ITEWC gives alerts within 10 minutes to India and 28 Indian Ocean countries, and it developed SARAT.
Where is the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board, launched on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Nizamabad
PIB: the headquarters of the Board has been set up at Nizamabad (Telangana, per The News Minute).
Who was announced as the first Chairperson of the National Turmeric Board?
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Correct answer: A — Palle Ganga Reddy
PIB: Piyush Goyal announced Palle Ganga Reddy as the first Chairperson.
Consider the following statements about turmeric, as stated at the launch of the National Turmeric Board: 1. India accounted for over 70% of global turmeric production. 2. Maharashtra and Telangana are the top two turmeric-growing states. 3. Lakadong turmeric is associated with Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: all three statements are in the Ministry of Commerce release of 14 January 2025.
The indigenous conductive ink technology transferred to two startups on 10 January 2025 is based on nanowires of which metal?
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Correct answer: C — Silver
PIB (MeitY): silver nanowire-based conductive ink technology was transferred.
Where was the conductive ink technology transfer event held on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — NIT Warangal
PIB (MeitY): the event was held at NIT Warangal.
The silver nanowire conductive ink technology transferred in January 2025 was developed jointly by which institutions under a MeitY-funded project?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Ropar and NIT Warangal
PIB (MeitY): the project was jointly implemented by IIT Ropar and NIT Warangal.
Who inaugurated the 'Conclave on Pandemic Preparedness & Vaccine Innovation' held in Hyderabad on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vinod K Paul
PIB (FAHD): Prof. Dr Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, inaugurated the conclave as Chief Guest.
The livestock vaccine conclave of 10 January 2025 was organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying with Indian Immunologicals Limited and which board?
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Correct answer: A — National Dairy Development Board
PIB (FAHD): the conclave was organised in collaboration with Indian Immunologicals Limited and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
On 9 January 2025, the Animal Welfare Board of India signed an MoU with which institution to train Honorary Animal Welfare Representatives?
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Correct answer: B — NALSAR University of Law
PIB (FAHD): AWBI entered into an MoU with NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
As announced by AWBI in January 2025, the Animal Welfare Fortnight is observed during which period?
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Correct answer: C — 14–30 January
PIB (FAHD): AWBI to celebrate Animal Welfare Fortnight from 14 to 30 January 2025.