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261.
Which state has formed a 16-member task force to develop an Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025?
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra has taken a pioneering step by establishing a 16-member AI Policy Taskforce to draft its Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025. This initiative positions Maharashtra as the first state in India to focus exclusively on a dedicated AI policy, aiming to leverage the rapid growth of AI-based industries and set a benchmark for technological advancements in governance and industry.

262.
In which state has the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) been declared near the Shikari Devi Sanctuary?
Uttarakhand
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) has been declared near the Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. This zone, covering 43 villages within a 2 km radius, was established under the Wildlife Protection Act, of 1972, to help reduce deforestation, mitigate human-wildlife conflict, and regulate development. Sustainable activities, like organic farming, are encouraged, while harmful practices such as mining and deforestation are strictly prohibited. This initiative aims to preserve the sanctuary's ecological balance.

263.
Which state government has announced a ₹20,000 monthly pension for individuals imprisoned during the Emergency (1975-77) under MISA?
Maharashtra
Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government has introduced a ₹20,000 monthly pension scheme for individuals who were imprisoned during the Emergency period (1975-77) under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). This pension also includes medical expense coverage for those eligible individuals who are alive as of January 1, 2025. Applications for this pension can be submitted to the Collector and District Magistrate, provided they include supporting detention documents and details of co-detainees.

264.
Which state has announced plans to privatize two power distribution companies?
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has decided to privatize Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, which serve 21 districts each, to tackle power losses and infrastructure challenges. This move aims to enhance operational efficiency and boost renewable energy transmission. By adopting a private-public partnership model, Uttar Pradesh follows successful examples in states like Delhi and Odisha, where similar measures have led to significant improvements in power distribution and efficiency.

265.
Which state recently became the 34th to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)?
Bihar
Madhya Pradesh
Jharkhand
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha has become the state to 34th implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), aligning it with the state's own Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. This scheme provides ₹5 lakh annual health coverage per family, with an additional ₹5 lakh for women. Covering 45% of India's population, AB PM-JAY offers 2,000 medical procedures in over 29,000 empanelled hospitals, making it one of the largest health initiatives globally and a significant step in ensuring healthcare accessibility for Odisha's citizens.