Mizoram Strawberry Cultivator Pi Mari-i Named Among FAO's 100 Women Heroes

Farmer Z T Lalrithangi was chosen for the FAO's prestigious international cohort.
Hailing from Sangau village in Lawngtlai district, she is known as Pi Mari-i.
The honour recognizes leadership in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development.
She will receive felicitations at the World Food Forum at FAO headquarters.
🎯 Key Point: Mizoram's Z T Lalrithangi selected among FAO's 100 Women Heroes.

Key Facts / Static GK

FAO Headquarters: Rome, Italy
FAO Director-General: Qu Dongyu

Q Practice Quiz — 29 September 2026

1. What is the primary duration and focus of the Vision Document on Narcotics Control unveiled at the 3rd National ANTF Conference?

A A 5-year roadmap for modernizing coastal security infrastructure

B A 3-year roadmap spanning 2026-2029 to curb drug abuse and trafficking

C A 2-year action plan for rehabilitating cross-border offenders

D A 7-year strategic framework aligning state police intelligence

E A 4-year initiative dedicated to digital forensic labs for narcotics

Explanation: The Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029) released at the 3rd National ANTF Heads Conference serves as a 3-year national roadmap to tackle illicit drug trafficking and drug abuse across India.

2. What is the joint venture equity contribution ratio between Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APCL) for the e-methanol facility at Kandla?

A 50 : 50

B 60 : 40

C 70 : 30

D 76 : 24

E 80 : 20

Explanation: The capital contribution ratio agreed upon between Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APCL) for India's first port-based e-methanol production plant is 76:24.

3. At which major port did the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approve the ₹17,167-crore Outer Harbour Project?

A Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Maharashtra

B Paradip Port, Odisha

C V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tamil Nadu

D Cochin Port, Kerala

E Visakhapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the development of the Outer Harbour Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, at an estimated cost of ₹17,167 crore.

4. Consider the following statements regarding the newly launched Advantage SBI Card on YONO: 1. It is a secured credit card issued against a customer's fixed deposit. 2. The entire application and issuance process is executed digitally on the YONO platform. 3. It is available in four variants including ELITE and SimplySAVE. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 and 3 only

C 1 and 3 only

D 1, 2 and 3

E 1 only

Explanation: All three statements are correct: Advantage SBI Card is a secured credit card issued against Fixed Deposits via a fully digital journey on YONO, available across four variants (ELITE, PRIME, SimplyCLICK, and SimplySAVE).

5. Which regulatory authority granted approval for rebranding ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited to ICICI Life Insurance Limited?

A Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

B Registrar of Companies (RoC)

C Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

D Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

E Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Explanation: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited received formal approval from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) to rename itself ICICI Life Insurance Limited.

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