Explanation: EEPC India works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote engineering exports from India.

Explanation: Phulkari embroidery is a folk art traditionally practiced in Punjab and Haryana.

Explanation: Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the eastern part of Sikkim.

Explanation: Despite being invasive in many regions, the species is listed as Least Concern globally.

Explanation: Telangana government entered into discussions with the UAE at WEF 2026 to explore cooperation for the ambitious Bharat Future City project, focusing on innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability.

Explanation: Tailings are the leftover waste after valuable minerals are extracted from ore.

Explanation: Vitamin B1 deficiency affects the nervous and cardiovascular systems, causing Beriberi.

Explanation: The SAMPANN (System for Administration and Management of Pension) portal has been integrated with the UMANG platform to provide pension-related services digitally in a user-friendly manner.

Explanation: Germany joined the initiative to strengthen maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Explanation: The BCCI signed a ₹270-crore sponsorship deal with Google Gemini, Google’s advanced AI platform, for IPL 2026. This partnership highlights the increasing involvement of AI and digital technology brands in major sporting events like the IPL.