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256.
In which Indian state was the previously reported Agasthyagama beddomii, the first species in the Agasthyagama genus, found?
Karnataka
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The previously reported Agasthyagama beddomii, the first species in the Agasthyagama genus, was found in the Sivagiri hills of Tamil Nadu. The recent discovery of Agasthyagama edge, a new diminutive lizard species, was made in the biodiverse forests of the Western Ghats at Kulamavu in Idukki.

257.
Which region has the highest life expectancy after the age of 60, with males exhibiting a life expectancy of 20.3 per cent and females of 23.0 per cent?
Jammu and Kashmir
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir stand out with the highest life expectancy after the age of 60, making it a leader in this demographic indicator between 2015-19.

258.
Where was the 14th edition of the All India Police Commando Competition held?
Chennai
Visakhapatnam
Bhubaneswar
Tuticorin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 14th All India Police Commando Competition occurred at the A.P. Police Greyhounds training facility in Visakhapatnam. The event, inaugurated by Commissioner of Police A. Ravi Shankar, attracted elite commando forces from 16 states, including SOG from Odisha and Chhattisgarh, C-60 from Maharashtra, and paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, and Assam Rifles.