Correct Answer: C) 1,000 years

The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, held from 8 to 11 January 2026, marks 1,000 years since the attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026.

It honours the sacrifices that ensured the temple’s survival despite repeated destruction. Restored after Independence under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the temple reopened in 1951 in the presence of Dr Rajendra Prasad, and 2026 marks 75 years of this restoration.

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Samudra Pratap

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Bio-Bitumen

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50000+

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Ans. B

Gyandeep Portal streamlines the Right to Education (RTE) admission process in Bihar, making it more transparent, accessible, and digital for parents and schools

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Interlink : https://t.me/bpscweb/28601


TRIMOHINI SANGAM

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-->The name “Nawada” is believed to have originated from the term “Nau-abad,” meaning “new town.”

-->Historically, this region was referred to as ‘The Eliot Market (Bazaar)’.

-->The district is uniquely divided into two parts by the Khuri River

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MSME

- Contribute: 30% to the GDP

- Contribute: 40% to exports

- Woman empowerment: 39% UDYAM Registered MSME are woman owned

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PSLV-C62 mission failed on January 12, 2026—second consecutive failure in 6 months.

Third-stage engine faced combustion chamber pressure drop, similar to May 2025 failure (PSLV-C61).

Adhyatmikta Diwas

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71st BPSC
Mains from 25th April

--> India : 3rd largest emitter of GHG , Power sector contributing 40%

--> China : Largest emitter of GHG

--> INDIA : 1st time in50 years: coal fired electricity generation saw year on year decline in 2025.

--> Use of AI in governance

--> 1st time proceedings of the houses as well as their official documentation will be made publicly accessible in their entirety --> Accountability and Transparency

--> Linguistic diversity