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1.1International
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Consider the following statements about the fifth BRICS Working Group meeting on Geospatial Technologies held in India in 2026:
I. It was organised under the aegis of the Department of Science and Technology.
II. It was held in hybrid mode.
III. Its theme was 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer D. I, II and III
All three are true: DST aegis, hybrid mode, and the RICS theme.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'IIT-Tirupati Hosts 5th BRICS Working Group Meeting on Geospatial Technologies' (source: The Hindu)
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Consider the following statements about the International Day of Yoga observed on 21 June 2026: I. It was the 12th International Day of Yoga. II. The Day was proclaimed by a UN General Assembly resolution adopted in December 2014. III. The first International Day of Yoga was observed in 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A. I and II only
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by a resolution of 11 December 2014; the first Day was observed in 2015, so the 2026 observance was the 12th. Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/yoga-day ; https://newsonair.gov.in/theme-of-iyd-2026-is-yoga-for-healthy-ageing-pm-modi-will-lead-main-event-in-kolkata/
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (June 2026)
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In May 2026, Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh met Gloria Wu in Singapore to propose a pilot digital trade corridor. She is the CEO of which organisation?
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Answer C. Singapore Commodities Intelligence Centre (CIC)
Gloria Wu is the CEO of the Singapore Commodities Intelligence Centre (CIC), whose blockchain platform was proposed for the trade corridor.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: Andhra Pradesh-Singapore Cooperation: Digital Trade Corridor, Amaravati Economic Region and MICE Vision (The Hindu)
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Consider the following statements about APEX Korea:
I. APEX stands for Andhra Pradesh External Engagement.
II. It was established by the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC).
III. It was inaugurated by Minister Nara Lokesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer D. I and III only
APEX Korea (Andhra Pradesh External Engagement-Korea) was set up by the AP Economic Development Board, not APIIC, and inaugurated by Nara Lokesh.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'APEX Korea: AP' (source: The Hindu)
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In August 2026, a Project Elephant report with a regional action plan on human-elephant conflict was released in Visakhapatnam on World Elephant Day. World Elephant Day is observed every year on:
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Answer A. 12 August
World Elephant Day is observed on 12 August. On that occasion in 2026 the report was released in Visakhapatnam by AP Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh. Source: https://www.wii.gov.in/news/human_elephant_conflict_reports
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (August 2026)
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The World Economic forum 2025 met in Davos to discuss global co-operation in which area ?
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Answer D. AI governance and climate change
WEF 2025 at Davos, themed 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age', focused on AI and climate among other global issues.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q13, final key
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Which two countries recently declared support for Venezuela amid US pressure on President Maduro ?
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Answer D. China and Russia
China and Russia, Maduro's long-standing backers, voiced support for Venezuela against US pressure.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q14, final key
1.2National
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Consider the following statements about the Sabarimala case, whose reference a larger Supreme Court Bench began hearing in April 2026:
I. In 2018 a Constitution Bench, by a 4:1 majority, held that excluding women of menstruating age from the temple was unconstitutional.
II. Justice Indu Malhotra wrote the dissent in the 2018 judgment.
III. Before the nine-judge Bench in 2026, the Union government supported the 2018 verdict and opposed the review.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A. I and II only
Statements I and II are correct: the 2018 verdict was 4:1 and Justice Indu Malhotra dissented. Statement III is wrong: the Union, through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, told the Court that it backs the review petitions against the 2018 verdict. Source: https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/supreme-court-9-judge-bench-to-hear-sabarimala-reference-from-april-7
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (April 2026)
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Under which model will the Amended BharatNet Programme be implemented in Andhra Pradesh, as per the May 2026 agreement?
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Answer A. State-led model, through Andhra Pradesh BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL)
The Amended BharatNet Programme in Andhra Pradesh follows the State-led model and is implemented through APBIL.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: Implementation of Amended Bharat Net Programme (ABP) in Andhra Pradesh (PIB)
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Consider the following statements about the Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon-2026, launched in January 2026:
I. It is organised by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
II. It marks 150 years of the national song 'Vande Mataram', written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
III. It covered only the eastern coast, from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer A. I and II only
CISF launched the cyclothon on 28 January 2026 under the theme 'Surakshit Tat, Samridh Bharat' (Secure Coasts, Prosperous India) to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' and raise coastal-security awareness among fishing communities. Riders covered about 6,500 km along both the east and west coasts, passing Srikakulam to Sullurpeta in Andhra Pradesh, and finished at Kochi on 22 February. So III is wrong. Source: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/central-industrial-security-force-organises-vande-mataram-coastal-cyclothon-2026/
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (January 2026)
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Match the State (List I) with its share in the 2026 regional action plan on human-elephant conflict (List II):
List I
a. Karnataka
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Kerala
d. Andhra Pradesh
List II
I. 17%
II. 20%
III. 25%
IV. 38%
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Answer A. a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
Karnataka 38%, Tamil Nadu 25%, Kerala 20% and Andhra Pradesh 17% (about Rs 169.98 crore of the Rs 999.87-crore plan).
Source: APPSC CA digest Aug 2026, 'Regional Action Plan for Human-Elephant Conflict' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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Which of the following State recently decided to implement e-voting through an Android based mobile application ?
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Answer D. Bihar
Bihar became the first state to allow mobile-app based e-voting, used in urban local body polls in June 2025.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q2, final key
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The World's tallest rail arch bridge i.e., Chenab Rail Bridge recently inaugurated by P. M. Narendra Modi is in which State ?
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Answer A. Jammu and Kashmir
The Chenab Rail Bridge in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, part of the USBRL project, was inaugurated in June 2025.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q4, final key
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Recently an MoU for the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project was signed by which of the following States ?
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Answer C. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra signed the MoU in 2025 for the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge groundwater project.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q5, final key
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Yashoda AI Initiative to enhance women's AI and Cybersecurity skills was launched by
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Answer B. National Commission for Women
The National Commission for Women launched the YASHODA AI campaign in 2025 to build AI literacy and cyber safety among women.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q6, final key
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What was the revised coastline length of India announced by Ministry of Home Affairs ?
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Answer D. 11098.81 km
Re-measurement announced in 2025 put India's coastline at 11,098.81 km, up from the earlier 7,516.6 km.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q7, final key
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In July 2025, what was the initiative announced by P. M. Modi for digitisation of ancient manuscripts ?
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Answer A. Gyan Bharatham Mission
The Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to survey, conserve and digitise India's manuscript heritage.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q8, final key
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Recently which State declared August 07 as Sustainable Agriculture Day, to be observed annually in honour of M. S. Swaminathan ?
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Answer B. Maharashtra
Maharashtra declared 7 August, Swaminathan's birth anniversary, as Sustainable Agriculture Day in 2025.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q9, final key
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Recently Government of India declared __________ as Ayurveda Day.
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Answer D. September 23
From 2025 Ayurveda Day is fixed on 23 September instead of following Dhanteras.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q12, final key
1.3Andhra Pradesh
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While Andhra Pradesh signed an MoU with IFMR (Krea University) in June 2026 for the Swarna Andhra 2047 Vision, the Chief Minister noted that the State had recorded a compound annual growth rate of about how much during 2014–19?
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Answer C. 13.5%
The CM said the State achieved a compound annual growth rate of 13.5% during 2014–19; the present growth rate is around 11%, and the Vision targets 15% a year. Source: https://deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/cm-moots-15-per-cent-growth-rate-for-ap-under-swarna-andhra-vision-2047-1965494
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (June 2026)
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Which one of the following about the 'Andhra Model of Education' announced in 2026 is NOT correct?
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Answer C. It aims to raise government school enrolment by at least 25%.
The model aims to raise government school enrolment by at least 10% (not 25%) along with 100% enrolment; Chromebooks for Class IX, statewide smart kitchens and the Nidamarru international school are part of it.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: Andhra Model of Education: 100% School Enrolment Goal (The Hindu)
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The total proposed ayacut of the Veligonda Project in Andhra Pradesh is approximately:
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Answer D. 4.47 lakh acres
The total ayacut is about 4.47 lakh acres across 30 mandals; of this, the erstwhile Prakasam district gets 3.36 lakh acres.
Source: APPSC CA digest Aug 2026, 'Veligonda Project' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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While distributing free satellite transponders to fishermen at Singarayakonda in August 2026, the State listed welfare measures for fishing communities, including fisheries development boards at:
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Answer C. Visakhapatnam and Bhimavaram
The measures listed included ₹20,000 aid in the fishing-ban period, pensions from age 50, a modern fish market at Singarayakonda, housing for the local Yanadi community and fisheries development boards at Visakhapatnam and Bhimavaram. Source: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/satellite-transponders-to-boost-fishermens-safety-at-sea-1978427
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (August 2026)
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Which city is set to establish India's 1st Quantum Computing Valley by January 2026 ?
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Answer B. Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh announced the Amaravati Quantum Valley, India's first quantum computing hub, with an IBM Quantum System Two, targeted for January 2026.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q1, final key
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The 'Thalliki Vandanam' Scheme offers an annual assistance of __________ per school going child.
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Answer A. Rs. 15,000
Andhra Pradesh's Thalliki Vandanam gives Rs. 15,000 a year for each school-going child: Rs. 13,000 is credited to the mother and Rs. 2,000 goes to the school maintenance/development fund.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q10, final key
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To put drug abuse in check, Government of Andhra Pradesh has set a special task force named
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Answer B. EAGLE
AP set up EAGLE (Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement) to fight drugs; OCTOPUS is AP's counter-terror force.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q15, final key
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Which city in AP is being developed as Global AI hub ?
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Answer D. Visakhapatnam
In 2025 Google announced a gigawatt-scale AI hub and data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, branding it India's AI hub.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q96, final key
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Which of the following political party formulated fifteen point program called Pragathi Patham?
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Answer B. Telugu Desam Party
The official final key credits the Telugu Desam Party with the fifteen-point programme called Pragathi Patham.
Source: APPSC ASWO 2025 Paper II (Notification 05/2024), Q113, final key
1.4Sports, awards & persons
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Consider the following statements about Alluri Sitarama Raju, recalled on his 129th birth anniversary in 2026:
I. The Rampa Rebellion led by him took place between 1922 and 1924.
II. He was captured and killed by British forces at Koyyuru on 7 May 1924.
III. The Madras Forest Act, 1882 had restricted the access of tribal people to forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer B. I, II and III
All three are true.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'Alluri Sitarama Raju: 129th Birth Anniversary' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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The ₹133.11-crore project of the Union Fisheries Ministry to open and stabilise the Rayadoruvu sea mouth of Pulicat Lake (in the news in September 2026) followed representations by which Tirupati MP?
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Answer A. Maddila Gurumoorthy
Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy is credited with prompting the Rayadoruvu sea-mouth project, which is expected to bring in seawater and marine species, replenish fish stocks and ease conflict between fishers of the two States. Source: https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/tn-ap-fishermen-agree-on-gps-based-demarcation-to-end-pulicat-lake-fishing-feud
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (September 2026)
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Who announced, during a visit to Tirumala in June 2026, the donation of 25 electric buses by Reliance Foundation for pilgrims?
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Answer D. Anant Ambani
Reliance Executive Director Anant Ambani announced the 25 electric buses (about Rs 27.5 crore); they were flagged off in September 2026.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: Tirumala Introduces Digital Pilgrim Centre ... (The Hindu)
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The Andhra Pradesh State Handbook of Youth Opportunity, which ranked Visakhapatnam first in 2026, was released at GITAM Deemed to be University by:
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Answer D. M. Sribharat
The handbook was released by MP M. Sribharat at GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest Sep 2026: Visakhapatnam Tops Andhra Pradesh's YouthPOWER Rankings (The Hindu)
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Which team won the title of 2025 Women's Premier League ?
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Answer D. Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals in the 2025 WPL final to win their second title.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q11, final key
1.5Science, environment & reports
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Which body facilitates and authorises private-sector space activities in India, including missions such as Skyroot's Vikram-I?
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Answer B. IN-SPACe
IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) authorises private space activities.
Source: APPSC CA digest Jul 2026, 'Vikram-I Stacked at Sriharikota' (source: Deccan Chronicle)
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Consider the following statements about India's first indigenous Super Pressure Balloon (2026):
I. It is filled with hydrogen.
II. It can carry a payload of up to 500 kg.
III. It was developed by Red Balloon Aerospace under Mission SANA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer C. I and III only
Statements I and III are correct. The hydrogen-filled balloon was built by Red Balloon Aerospace under Mission SANA; its payload is up to 50 kg, not 500 kg.
Source: KP's 21st Century IAS Academy CA digest May 2026: India's First Indigenous Super Pressure Balloon Launched from Vijayawada (Deccan Chronicle)
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In April 2026, a dispersing male tiger called 'Explorer' was again reported in East Godavari district after crossing the Godavari. From which tiger reserve had it originally dispersed?
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Answer A. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
Explorer dispersed from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, and travelled more than 650 km into Andhra Pradesh. Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/andhra-pradesh/andhra-launch-special-operation-to-explore-royal-bengal-tiger-4100410
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (April 2026)
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In February 2026, APSCHE reported large-scale quantum training in Andhra Pradesh linked to the Amaravati Quantum Valley. The Quantum Valley Tech Park at Amaravati is to be anchored by an IBM Quantum System Two built on which IBM processor?
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Answer D. Heron
IBM, TCS and the Andhra Pradesh government plan India's largest quantum computer at the Amaravati Quantum Valley Tech Park: an IBM Quantum System Two with a 156-qubit Heron processor. Sycamore is Google's processor; Eagle and Condor are other IBM processors. Source: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-05-02-ibm,-tata-consultancy-services-and-government-of-andhra-pradesh-unveil-plans-to-deploy-indias-largest-quantum-computer-in-the-countrys-first-quantum-valley-tech-park
Source: Medha AI, based on KP's 21st Century IAS Academy current affairs digest (February 2026)
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Khichan and Menar wetlands, recently seen in news are located in which State ?
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Answer C. Rajasthan
Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur) in Rajasthan were declared Ramsar sites in June 2025.
Source: APPSC EO Grade III 2026 Paper I (Notification 10/2025), Q3, final key
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