Amit Shah
c) Civil Aviation Minister
d) Foreign Secretary
Answer: b) Union Home Minister Amit shah
Explanation: The tentatively expanded FTI-TTP programme was formally introduced by Amit Shah.
Q3. Which travellers can benefit from FTI-TTP?
a) Foreign tourists only
b) Only diplomats
c) Indian nationals, foreigners holding OCI Corner Card
d) Airline crew only
Answer: c) Indian nationals and persons having OCI card
Explanation: The motive behind making this programme is for faster immigration for the Indian citizens and OCI card holders.
Cyrtodactylus vanarakshaka - Assam Gekko Species
Q1. Where was Cyrtodactylus vanarakshaka found?
a) Nilgiri Hills
b) Dima Hasao, Assam
c) Western Ghats
d) Sundarbans
Answer: b) Dima Hasao, Assam
Explanation: Montane forests of Dima Hasao, Assam was found for the species.
Q2. The species name "vanarakshaka" means:
a) River guardian
b) Forest protector
c) Night hunter
d) Mountain dweller
Answer: b) Forest protector
Explanation: Named to honour the role played by the Assam Forest Department in the conservation of wildlife.
Q3. Geckos are significant indicators of ecology because:
a) They eat livestock
b) They help to balance ecosystems
c) They only live in deserts
d) They prevent soil erosion
Answer: b) They help to balance ecosystems
Explanation: Geckos keep insect populations in check & are an indicator of ecological health.
Exercise Siyom Prahar - Drone Warfare
Q1. Where Exercise Siyom Prahar was held in 2025?
a) Ladakh
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Sikkim
Answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The Army conducted the drill of drone warfare in Arunachal Pradesh.
Q2. The main objective of the exercise was:
a) To test nuclear weapons
b) To develop drone tactics and integration with forces
c) To train new soldiers
d) To test submarines
Answer: b) To develop drone tactics and integration with forces
Explanation: The exercise was futuristic in nature concentrating on integration of drones for surveillance, reconnaissance and precision strikes.
Q3. Siyom Prahar was characterised by which of the following?
a) Drone-artillery collaboration
b) Air-sea joint exercise
c) Naval missile tests
d) Space-based operations
Answer: a) Drone - artillery coordination
Explanation: The exercise emphasized coordination of drones with infantry, artillery and units providing fire support.
Red Ivy Plant Nanotech Wound Healing Pad
Q1. What compound in red ivy was used in the wound healing pad?