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Summarized Facts from 14/1/26 newspaper:
Operation Sindoor: Identified by Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi as an ongoing anti-terror operation along the Western front. [Defence]
M.S. Sahoo: Appointed as the chairman of the 15-member expert panel set up by PFRDA to review assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS). [Appointments]
Indrapuri Reservoir Project: The Bihar Cabinet approved the construction of this project to strengthen irrigation facilities in the state. [Government Schemes]
Pinaka Rocket System: The Indian Army confirmed new contracts to extend the system’s range to 150 km, with future plans for 300-450 km. [Defence]
Artemis II: NASA’s first crewed mission to the moon’s vicinity since 1972 is targeted for launch in February 2026. [Science & Tech]
Zycubo (Copper Histidinate): A drug by Zydus Lifesciences that received USFDA approval for the treatment of Menkes disease in paediatric patients. [Science & Tech]
Valley of Flowers: The Uttarakhand government sought Indian Air Force (IAF) assistance to douse a forest fire at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. [Environment]
Somnath Swabhiman Parv: A year-long observance inaugurated to mark a millennium since Mahmud of Ghazni’s attack on the Somnath temple in 1026 AD. [Culture]
Friedrich Merz: The German Chancellor who visited India to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss the Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap. [International Summits]
Inspiring Innovators: An initiative launched by the I&B Ministry in collaboration with the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity and Graphiti Studios. [Government Schemes]
Section 17A (Prevention of Corruption Act): The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict regarding the validity of the prior sanction requirement for prosecuting public servants. [Polity]
Quick Commerce Platforms: Companies like Blinkit and Zepto removed the “10-minute delivery” branding following government intervention regarding worker safety. [Economy]
Lakkundi Village: A site in Karnataka’s Gadag district where a hoard of gold ornaments dating back over 100 years was recently discovered. [History/Culture]
Makaravilakku Festival: An annual religious festival celebrated at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala. [Culture]
Digital Arrests: The Ministry of Home Affairs formed a high-level inter-departmental committee chaired by the Special Secretary (Internal Security) to combat this cyber fraud. [Governance]
Results
#1. The Indian Army has confirmed new contracts to extend the range of which rocket system to 150 km?
#2. NASA’s Artemis II mission, targeted for launch in February 2026, aims to send a crew to the vicinity of which celestial body?
#3. Zycubo (Copper Histidinate), which received USFDA approval, is used for the treatment of which condition in paediatric patients?
#4. Which operation has Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi identified as an ongoing anti-terror operation along the Western front?
#5. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the expert panel set up by PFRDA to review assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS)?
#6. The Bihar Cabinet recently approved the construction of which project to strengthen irrigation facilities?
#7. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uttarakhand recently sought Indian Air Force assistance to douse a forest fire?
#8. ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ is a year-long observance marking a millennium since the attack on Somnath temple by whom?
#9. Friedrich Merz, who recently visited India to discuss the Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap, is the Chancellor of which country?
#10. ‘Inspiring Innovators’ is a collaborative initiative launched by the I&B Ministry and which organization?
#11. The Supreme Court recently delivered a split verdict regarding Section 17A of which Act, concerning sanctions for prosecuting public servants?
#12. Following government intervention on worker safety, quick commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto removed which branding?
#13. In which village of Karnataka’s Gadag district was a hoard of gold ornaments dating back over 100 years recently discovered?
#14. The Makaravilakku Festival is an annual religious celebration associated with which temple?
#15. The Ministry of Home Affairs formed a committee chaired by the Special Secretary (Internal Security) to combat which specific cyber fraud?
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