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** Who became India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster?
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Srihari L.R.
- L.R. Srihari from Tamil Nadu has become India’s 86th and newest Grandmaster.
- 19-year-old Chennai-based player Srihari LR secured his third GM norm at the Asian Individual Chess Championship in Al-Ain, UAE.
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** Which state government have jointly launched India’s first ‘Vistadome Jungle Safari Train’?
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Uttar Pradesh
- India’s first Vistadome jungle safari train was launched on May 26, 2025, by the Uttar Pradesh Government and Indian Railways.
- The train provides a unique wildlife experience by connecting Dudhwa Tiger Reserve with Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
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** Who has been elected as the new President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF)?
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Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul
- Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul of Thailand has been appointed President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
- Her appointment was confirmed at the 86th BWF Annual General Meeting held on April 26, 2025, in Xiamen, China.
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Tanot Mata Temple, known for surviving bombings during wars, is located in which Indian state?
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Rajasthan
- The 1,200-year-old Tanot Mata Temple near the India-Pakistan border is reopening for visitors.
- The reopening comes as border tensions in the Jaisalmer region ease.
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**Coal Miners Day is observed annually on which day?
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May 4
- Coal Miners Day is observed on 4th May every year.
- The day highlights the crucial role of coal miners in providing energy to cities, businesses, and households.
- The Mines Act, 1952 was passed to provide medical care, safety rules, and rescue services for miners.
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** Who has been awarded the ‘World Food Prize 2025’?
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Dr. Mariangela Hungria
- Dr. Mariangela Hungria from São Paulo won the 2025 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking work in biological seed and soil treatments.
- Her innovations have boosted crop yields, improved nutrition, and reduced the need for synthetic fertilizers in Brazil.
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Recently under which operation CBI has busted an international online child sexual abuse network?
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Operation Hawk
- The CBI, in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled international child sexual exploitation networks through Operation Hawk 2025.
- Under Operation Hawk 2025, the CBI filed cases against Sheik Muizz Ahmed and Mukul Saini for targeting minors in the U.S. through social media platforms.
- The operation was launched based on intelligence shared by the United States.
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