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11. India’s first glass sea bridge has opened in which place recently?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Mangalore
[C] Kanyakumari
[D] Goa
Correct Answer: C [Kanyakumari]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with various officials, opened India’s first glass bridge in Kanyakumari. This bridge links the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-foot Thiruvalluvar Statue, making Kanyakumari a more attractive tourist spot. Funded by a Rs 37-crore project from the Tamil Nadu government, the glass bridge is designed to enhance visitors’ experiences and support local tourism. The opening of the bridge coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Thiruvalluvar Statue’s unveiling by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. It is anticipated that the glass bridge will become a key tourist destination, appealing to both local and international visitors.
12. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of which Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) corridor?
[A] Delhi-Meerut
[B] Delhi-Agra
[C] Delhi-Varanasi
[D] Delhi-Bareilly
Correct Answer: A [Delhi-Meerut]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a 13-km part of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor on January 5, 2025. This segment links Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and is a part of the larger 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. The RRTS is designed to transform regional travel by greatly cutting down the time it takes to travel between Delhi and Meerut.
13. Where was India’s first-ever organic fisheries cluster launched?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Sikkim
Correct Answer: D [Sikkim]
Notes:
Union Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has introduced the first organic fisheries cluster in Soreng District, Sikkim. This project seeks to transform the aquaculture sector by encouraging environmentally friendly and chemical-free fish farming methods. The cluster will emphasize the production of organic fish that is free from antibiotics and pesticides, targeting eco-friendly markets worldwide. This initiative supports Sikkim’s image as a leader in sustainable agriculture, as the state has already adopted organic farming practices.
14. Which of the following country’s President, Subianto, will grace India’s Republic day as a chief guest?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Vietnam
[C] Thailand
[D] Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: A [Indonesia]
Notes:
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially accepted the invitation from New Delhi to be the main guest at India’s 2025 Republic Day parade. This visit is an important move to strengthen India-Indonesia relations and highlights the significance of the Act East Policy in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. The two nations are likely to enhance their strategic partnership, defense collaboration, and economic interactions during this visit.
15. Anji Khad Rail Bridge, is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. It was seen on the news recently. It is in which state/UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Ladakh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: D [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The Anji Khad Rail Bridge, found in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, is the first cable-stayed rail bridge in India. It is a key part of the Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project. This project seeks to improve connectivity in the area, which is important for economic growth and tourism.
