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On which expressway has India’s first wildlife overpass corridor been constructed by the NHAI?
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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
- India unveiled its longest animal overpass corridor on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to protect wildlife.
- The corridor, built through the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve’s buffer zone, includes multiple wildlife crossings.
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Which district in India has become the first to be fully powered by solar energy?
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Diu
- Diu district of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has become the first district in the country to meet its electricity demand completely from solar energy.
- The energy requirement of Diu district is met through 11.88 MW installed solar capacity in the district.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched the PM-Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme on 13 February 2024.
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** Who has been appointed as the global brand ambassador for Maldives tourism in 2025?
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Katrina Kaif
- Katrina Kaif was officially announced as the Global Brand Ambassador for the Maldives on June 10, 2025.
- MS Dhoni became the brand ambassador for Dettol, known as “Captain Cool.”
- Kangana Ranaut was chosen as the brand ambassador for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
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Where was the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air
Transport Association (IATA) held in 2025?
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New Delhi
- PM Modi addressed the IATA 81st AGM and WATS plenary session at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, highlighting India’s growing role in global aviation.
- He emphasized India’s emergence as a global leader in space-aviation convergence and the transformative growth in civil aviation over the past decade.
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Where are the latest Kheechan and Menar, recently included in the national Ramsar site list located?
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Rajasthan
- Rajasthan’s Khichan and Menar wetlands have been newly recognized as Ramsar Sites, bringing India’s total to 91, the highest number of such sites in Asia.
- On 4th June 2025, on the eve of World Environment Day 2025, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the addition of Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur).
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** What is the name of portal introduced by central government for Waqf property registration?
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UMEED Portal
- UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development.
- It is a centralized digital platform created to register, monitor, and regulate Waqf properties across India.
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** Who has won the men’s singles title in the ‘Badminton Tournament Indonesia Open 2025’?
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Anders Antonsen
- Anders Antonsen of Denmark won the men’s singles title at the 2025 Indonesia Open held in Jakarta.
- South Korea’s An Se-young clinched the women’s singles title in this prestigious Super 1000 badminton tournament.
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** Who has won the ICC World Test Championship 2025?
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South Africa
- South Africa clinched their maiden ICC World Test Championship title in 2025, defeating Australia at Lord’s.
- Aiden Markram scored a crucial 136 runs, earning Player of the Match and playing a match-winning role in a low-scoring Test dominated by bowlers.
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