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1. Which traditional musical instrument of Jharkhand was recently granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

Explanation: The traditional folk percussion instrument Mandar of Jharkhand received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.

2. Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary, which was recently mentioned in Mann Ki Baat, is situated in which state?

Explanation: Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Sonitpur district of Assam and covers an area of 220 square kilometres in the foothills of the Himalayas.

3. Consider the following statements regarding the FASTag Annual Pass: 1. It is valid for 1 year or 200 toll-plaza crossings, whichever is earlier. 2. It was launched on 15 August 2025. 3. It can be purchased for commercial freight vehicles only. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Explanation: The FASTag Annual Pass is available exclusively for eligible non-commercial vehicles, not freight/commercial vehicles, making statement 3 incorrect.

4. With the addition of five new heritage sites and proposals, how many total properties/proposals are now on India's UNESCO Tentative List?

Explanation: With the addition of four cultural sites from Madhya Pradesh and one serial transnational proposal linking India and South Africa, India's UNESCO Tentative List stands at 78 properties.

5. Which of the following ports is NOT among the four ports notified as Mega Ports under Section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025?

Explanation: The four notified Mega Ports are Deendayal Port (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva), Paradip Port, and Mundra Port. Visakhapatnam Port is not on the list.