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[1]. Recently, INS Dhruv was deployed by the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea. INS Dhruv is best described as which of the following?
| [A]. A conventional aircraft carrier |
| [B]. A nuclear-powered submarine |
| [C]. A missile-tracking and ocean surveillance vessel |
| [D]. An amphibious assault ship |
[2]. Recently, the 9th Indian Ocean Conference was in the news. The conference was held in which of the following countries?
| [A]. Sri Lanka |
| [B]. Maldives |
| [C]. Indonesia |
| [D]. Mauritius |
[3]. Recently, Keytruda was in the news due to concerns over counterfeit markets. Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is best described as which of the following?
| [A]. An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections |
| [B]. A chemotherapy drug that directly kills cancer cells |
| [C]. An immunotherapy drug that helps the immune system attack cancer cells |
| [D]. A vaccine used to prevent cancer |
[4]. Recently, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) announced its first-ever bonus issue. A bonus issue refers to which of the following?
| [A]. Distribution of cash dividends to shareholders |
| [B]. Offering free additional shares to existing shareholders |
| [C]. Issuing shares to the public for the first time |
| [D]. Buying back shares from investors |
[5]. With reference to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- A complete collapse of AMOC could lead to the release of large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere.
- Such a collapse may intensify global climate change by disrupting oceanic heat and carbon balance.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[6]. Recently, Roman artefacts were discovered in Lake Neuchâtel. Lake Neuchâtel is located in which of the following countries?
| [A]. France |
| [B]. Germany |
| [C]. Switzerland |
| [D]. Austria |
[7]. Recently, a study highlighted the importance of Vitamin D for long-term brain health. Vitamin D is best described as which of the following?
| [A]. A water-soluble vitamin produced only through diet |
| [B]. A hormone produced exclusively by the liver |
| [C]. A mineral required only for bone development |
| [D]. A fat-soluble vitamin that can be synthesized in the skin through sunlight exposure |
[8]. Recently, Roman Gofman was appointed as the head of Mossad. Mossad is the intelligence agency of which of the following countries?
| [A]. Iran |
| [B]. Israel |
| [C]. Turkey |
| [D]. Saudi Arabia |
[9]. Recently, the Lanjia Saora community was in the news for preserving its cultural heritage. The Lanjia Saora tribe is primarily found in which of the following states?
| [A]. Odisha |
| [B]. Jharkhand |
| [C]. Chhattisgarh |
| [D]. West Bengal |
[10]. Recently, the Ganges river dolphin was in the news due to habitat shifts caused by reduced water flow in the Chambal River. The Ganges river dolphin is recognised as which of the following in India?
| [A]. National Animal |
| [B]. National Aquatic Animal |
| [C]. National Protected Animal |
| [D]. National Heritage Animal |
[11]. With reference to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, recently in the news for its 107th anniversary, consider the following statements:
- The massacre was carried out by British troops under the command of Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer.
- It occurred in response to protests against the Rowlatt Act of 1919.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[12]. Recently, gourami fish fossils were discovered in Saharanpur, shedding light on ancient ecosystems. These fossils belong to which of the following geological epochs?
| [A]. Pliocene |
| [B]. Miocene |
| [C]. Holocene |
| [D]. Jurassic |
[13]. With reference to BioNEST, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- BioNEST is a scheme launched by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) to promote bio-incubation and entrepreneurship.
- It provides incubation support, infrastructure, and mentorship to startups in the biotechnology sector.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[14]. Recently, the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme was in the news. The programme is implemented by which of the following agencies?
| [A]. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| [B]. Ministry of Home Affairs and Government of Jammu & Kashmir |
| [C]. Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tourism |
| [D]. NITI Aayog and Ministry of Education |
[15]. Recently, the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) was in the news for easing MSME onboarding norms. TReDS is primarily designed to:
| [A]. Provide long-term loans to large industries |
| [B]. Facilitate discounting of MSME trade receivables |
| [C]. Regulate stock market transactions |
| [D]. Offer insurance coverage to exporters |
[16]. Recently, the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) was reclassified by the IUCN. What is its current conservation status?
| [A]. Least Concern |
| [B]. Near Threatened |
| [C]. Vulnerable |
| [D]. Endangered |
[17]. Recently, the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) celebrated its Foundation Day. The NSTFDC operates under which of the following ministries?
| [A]. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| [B]. Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| [C]. Ministry of Rural Development |
| [D]. Ministry of Finance |
[18]. With reference to the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The Act seeks to create a uniform administrative framework for specified Central Armed Police Forces.
- It replaces the separate regulatory mechanisms of individual CAPFs with a centralised system for service matters.
- The Act applies exclusively to the Indian Armed Forces and not to CAPFs.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 and 2 only |
| [B]. 2 and 3 only |
| [C]. 1 and 3 only |
| [D]. 1, 2 and 3 |
[19]. Recently, the Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal were in the news after being uplisted by the IUCN. What is their current conservation status?
| [A]. Vulnerable |
| [B]. Near Threatened |
| [C]. Endangered |
| [D]. Critically Endangered |
[20]. Recently, Naphthalene Diimide (NDI) was in the news for its unique properties in nanomaterials research. NDI is best described as which of the following?
| [A]. A metallic alloy used in semiconductor fabrication |
| [B]. A synthetic polymer used in construction |
| [C]. A radioactive isotope used in medical imaging |
| [D]. An amphiphilic organic molecule used in nanostructure formation |
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