[1]. Recently, the ‘Yellow Line’ security strategy was in the news due to its expansion to southern Lebanon. The Yellow Line strategy is primarily associated with which of the following countries?

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[2]. With reference to Super El Niño, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. El Niño is characterized by the warming of surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
   
2. A Super El Niño occurs when sea surface temperature anomalies in the Niño 3.4 region exceed 2°C above the long-term average.
3. El Niño strengthens normal trade winds, increasing upwelling of cold water near South America.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[3]. Recently, the proposed G20 Satellite was in the news. The G20 Satellite is primarily intended for which of the following purposes?

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[4]. Recently, Col. Sher Jung National Park (Simbalbara National Park) was in the news due to an Eco-Sensitive Zone issue. The park is located in which of the following states?

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[5]. Recently, Apis mellifera was in the news for its ability to survive sub-zero temperatures. Apis mellifera is commonly known as which of the following?

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[6]. With reference to the RELIEF Scheme, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme aims to support Indian exporters affected by disruptions in maritime logistics.
2. The scheme is exclusively meant to promote agricultural exports without addressing logistics or insurance costs.
3. RELIEF stands for Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[7]. With reference to the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool), recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a Centre-backed mechanism to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance coverage for Indian shipping and trade.
2. It provides coverage for risks such as cargo, hull and machinery, and war risk insurance.
3. It is a privately operated scheme without any government support or sovereign backing.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[8]. Recently, a herd of elephants returned to Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary. Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

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[9]. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III). The primary objective of PMGSY is to:

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[10]. Recently, the Kulsi River was in the news due to a protest of a proposed hydropower project. The Kulsi River is a tributary of which of the following rivers?

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[11]. Recently, the Kulsi River was in the news due to a protest of a proposed hydropower project. The Kulsi River is a tributary of which of the following rivers?

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[12]. With reference to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The panel members are nominated to preside over the House in the absence of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman.
2. The panel of Vice-Chairpersons is a permanent constitutional office like the Deputy Chairman.
3. While presiding, they exercise powers similar to that of the presiding officer of the House.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[13]. Recently, India approved its first semiconductor SEZ. The semiconductor fabrication plant is being set up in which of the following states?

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[14]. Recently, Scarborough Shoal was in the news due to tensions in the South China Sea. Scarborough Shoal is a disputed feature between China and which of the following countries?

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[15]. Recently, a new plant species Dillenia nagalim was discovered. This species was found in which of the following states?

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[16]. Recently, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched two mobile applications- MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi. The MyLIC app is primarily designed for which of the following users?

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[17]. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: SARAL AI, recently in the news, is an AI-based platform being developed by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to simplify complex research publications into accessible content.

Statement-II: SARAL AI is designed exclusively for defence applications and military communication systems.

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

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[18]. Recently, the Shongtong-Karcham Hydroelectric Project was in the news. The project is located on which of the following rivers?

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[19]. Recently, the e-SafeHER programme was launched to promote cybersecurity awareness. The e-SafeHER initiative primarily aims to:

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[20]. Recently, a new species of burrowing reed snake, Calamaria garoensis, was discovered. This species has been found in which of the following states?

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