[1]. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Bab el-Mandab Strait, recently in the news, is a strategic maritime chokepoint that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

Statement-II: The Bab el-Mandab Strait is located between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

[B]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

[C]. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

[D]. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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[2]. Recently, the Celeste mission was launched to enhance satellite navigation capabilities. The Celeste mission is associated with which of the following space agencies?

[A]. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

[B]. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

[C]. European Space Agency (ESA)

[D]. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

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[3]. Recently, the “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre was designated as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna. The designation has been made under which of the following Acts?

[A]. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

[B]. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

[C]. Biological Diversity Act, 2002

[D]. Forest Conservation Act, 1980

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[4]. Recently, the Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) was in the news for assuming control over its buffer area. The NNTR is located in which of the following states?

[A]. Madhya Pradesh

[B]. Maharashtra

[C]. Chhattisgarh

[D]. Odisha

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[5]. Recently, India launched ‘Shachi’, the first of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs). The vessel was built at which of the following shipyards?

[A]. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

[B]. Cochin Shipyard Limited

[C]. Goa Shipyard Limited

[D]. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

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