What is the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)?

The UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM) is an advanced missile system developed by DRDO for deployment from unmanned aerial vehicles. The latest V3 variant can engage both ground and aerial targets, operate in plains and high-altitude regions, and function during both day and night.

What is the International Booker Prize?

The International Booker Prize is one of the world’s most influential awards for fiction translated into English. The £50,000 prize is shared equally between the author and the translator, recognising both literary excellence and translation quality.

What are carbon markets and how do they work?

Carbon markets assign a financial value to carbon emissions. Originating from the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, they create financial incentives for industrial decarbonisation. Most compliance markets operate on a cap-and-trade system, where companies can buy or sell emission allowances based on their carbon output.

Why is Muga silk famous?

Muga silk, known as the 'golden silk' of Assam, is a rare textile from the Brahmaputra Valley. It is naturally golden in color and produced without artificial dyes, making it one of India’s most prized traditional fabrics.

Why is the Colosseum important?

The Colosseum, located in the centre of Rome, is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, symbolising ancient Roman engineering and architecture.

What is the Agricola Medal awarded for?

The Agricola Medal is one of the FAO’s highest honours. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing global food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.

Which committee recommended bringing BCCI under the RTI Act?

The Lodha Committee recommended bringing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) under the Right to Information (RTI) Act to improve transparency and governance in Indian cricket administration.

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Q: What is the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB–G RAM G)?

The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) is a rural employment scheme that provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per financial year to rural households whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work.

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