National Green Tribunal Issues Directives Over Ecological Decline of Kanwar Lake

1. Which ancient site in Uttar Pradesh was recently designated as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee?

Explanation: The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh was inscribed as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 48th Session held in Busan, South Korea.

2. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the newly formed six-member high-powered task force on national examination reforms?

Explanation: Technology expert and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has been named the head of the six-member high-powered task force constituted to reform the nation's examination framework.

3. Who became the first female weightlifter in Commonwealth Games history to claim three consecutive gold medals after winning the women's 48 kg category at Glasgow 2026?

Explanation: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won gold in the 48 kg category with a 190 kg total lift at CWG 2026, becoming the first female weightlifter to win gold across three consecutive Commonwealth Games editions.

4. Who has been appointed as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND)?

Explanation: Satya Pal Kumar has been designated as the new Director of FIU-IND, the apex government agency handling suspicious transaction reporting.

5. Kanwar Lake (Kabartal Wetland), recently featured in news due to NGT proceedings, is recognized as Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake and is located in which state?

Explanation: Kanwar Lake is located in Begusarai district, Bihar, and is renowned as Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake as well as Bihar's inaugural Ramsar site.