10 Questions • 5 Minutes • Current Affairs Mock Test in Hindi and English
• A life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda was recently unveiled in Chicago, USA.
• This city holds historical significance as it was the venue for his famous 1893 speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions.
• Chicago is often referred to as the 'Windy City' and is a major hub for international diplomacy and culture.
• Such honors reflect the global impact of Indian spiritual leaders.
• India has set a specific target to reach 155 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2035.
• This is part of India's larger commitment to transition towards renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
• Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are currently leading states in wind power generation in India.
• Achievement of this goal will significantly strengthen India's position in the global green energy market.
• Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial multi-national exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) regularly participates in this exercise to enhance international cooperation and operational capabilities.
• It is one of the largest air combat exercises in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Such exercises allow pilots to practice complex aerial maneuvers in a simulated combat environment.
• The traditional folk musical instrument 'Sarinda' from Tripura was recently awarded the GI Tag.
• It is a stringed instrument used widely in local folk music.
• With this, Tripura now has four GI-tagged products, including the Queen Pineapple and Risa textile.
• GI tags help in protecting the unique identity and heritage of local traditional crafts and products.
• The Kerala government has introduced the 'Priyadarshini' scheme for free travel for women and transgender individuals.
• The scheme was launched by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and covers over 3,000 ordinary KSRTC buses.
• This initiative aims to improve mobility and financial independence for these groups.
• Kerala is known for its high literacy rates and progressive social welfare schemes.
• India's defense production hit a record ₹1.78 lakh crore, showing a 15.6% growth over the previous year.
• PSUs and other government entities contributed the majority share of 76%, while the private sector contributed 24%.
• The overall defense budget has also been increased to ₹7.85 lakh crore for 2026-27.
• This growth is a major milestone in achieving 'Atmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in the defense sector.
• Sarvam AI is a Bengaluru-based firm that became a Unicorn after raising $234 million in funding.
• It has partnered with Pixel to develop 'Pathfinder', which is designed as India's first orbital data center satellite for AI training.
• The company is also collaborating with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a Sovereign AI Park.
• Such startups are positioning India as a global hub for specialized Artificial Intelligence infrastructure.
• Navi Mumbai International Airport and LGBI Airport, Guwahati were named among the world's most beautiful airports by Prix Versailles.
• Prix Versailles is a prestigious global award for architecture and design presented at UNESCO headquarters.
• A total of seven airports worldwide were selected for this 2026 recognition.
• This highlight showcases India's growing excellence in modern infrastructure and aesthetic design.
• India will host the Asia Cup of Fencing (Senior Asian Fencing Championship) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• This marks the first time India is hosting this prestigious continental event.
• Additionally, New Delhi will host the 39th General Assembly of the Fencing Confederation of Asia.
• This event serves as a qualification pathway for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• Five countries—Austria, Portugal, Zimbabwe, Trinidad & Tobago, and Kyrgyzstan—have been elected as non-permanent members of the UNSC.
• They will replace outgoing members Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia.
• Their elected term is for two years, starting from January 1, 2027.
• The UNSC consists of 5 permanent members (with veto power) and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.