was made to sustain for 16 minutes.
Q4. What technology do scientists in India use to reproduce the behaviour of the plasma in the reactors?
a) Blockchain
And b), digital twins connected to machine learning
c) Nano-chips
d) Cloud computing only
Answer: b) Digital twins coupled with machine learning
Explanation: Helps to predict the instabilities and control the plasma.
Q5. Which of the following is not an international fusion programme?
a) STEP (UK)
b) EAST (China)
c) ITER (International)
d) SPARSH (India)
Answer: d) SPARSH (India)
Explanation: SPARSH is not associated with nuclear fusion, it is associated with defence pensions.
Article 3: Himalayan environmental problems - Lessons of 2025 Disaster
Q1. Cloudbursts and floods in India: Which states were worst hit by cloudbursts and floods in 2025?
a) Gujarat and Maharashtra
b) Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J creep, Punjab
c) Bihar and Assam
d) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jandk, Punjabi
Explanation: There were deadly floods, landslides and destruction in these regions.
Q2. The most criticised project in Uttarakhand has allegedly worsened ecological risks.
a) Atal Tunnel Project
b) Char Dham Road Project
c) Ganga Action Plan
d) Bharatmala Project
Answer: b) Char dham road project
Explanation: Criticised because of deforestation and destabilisation of the slope.
Q3. A cloudburst refers to:
a) Gradual rise in river level
b) Rain continuously for days
c) Sudden torrential rainfall in a small area in a few minutes
d) Melting of glaciers in Himalayas
Answer: c) Slow heavy rainfall in a small region in minutes
Explanation:ellite the force which causes torrents of water and debris that rush downhill.
Q4. Increased Himalayan disasters are associated mainly by scientists with:
a) Earthquake activity
b) Climate change and the subversion of jet stream
c) Volcanic eruptions
d) Overuse of groundwater
Answer: b) Climate changes and disturbances to jet stream
Explanation: Global warming enhances rainfall and makes the weather unstable.
Q5. Which eco sensitive zone was referred to be failure in controlling deforestation?
a) Nanda Devi Institute Biosphere Reserve
b) Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Area
c) Valley of flowers National Park
d) Sol to nilgiri national park
Answer: b) Bhagirathi Ezion wiry or Ecological zone
Explanation: Regardless of its protection, there is the unregulated construction.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Expansion.
Q1. By FY 2025-26, what is the number of fresh LPG connections approved under PMUY?
a) 10 lakh
b) 15 lakh
c) 25 lakh
d) 50 lakh
Answer: c) 25 lakh
Elaboration: 25 lakh new LPG connections were approved by Govt in FY 2025-26.
Q2. How much is the subsidy given to those who are beneficiaries of PMUY per cylinder of LPG (2025)?
a) Rs150
b) Rs200
c) Rs250
d) Rs300
Answer: d) Rs300
Elaboration: PMUY beneficiaries receive Rs 300 subsidy on up to 9 cylinders in a year.
Q3. What is the total number of households that benefited under PMUY since 2016?
a) 8 crore
b) 9 crore
c) 10.58 crore
d) 12 crore
Answer: c) 10.58 crore
Explanation With PMUY, 10.58 crore households are connected to LPG by 2025.
National Ayurveda Day 2025
Q1. In which state