[1]. Recently, scientists achieved controlled cultivation of morel mushrooms (Morchella) in Kashmir. Morel mushrooms are best described as which of the following?

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[2]. Recently, India withdrew its bid to host the COP33 climate summit. The Conference of Parties (COP) is held under which of the following international frameworks?

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[3]. Recently, the Indian Army contingent departed to participate in Exercise ‘Cyclone-IV’. Exercise Cyclone is a joint military exercise conducted between India and which of the following countries?

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[4]. Recently, the National Quantum Mission (NQM) was in the news for achieving a major milestone in quantum communication. The National Quantum Mission was launched in which of the following years?

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[5]. Recently, a 1,500-year-old stepped reservoir was unearthed on Elephanta Island by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Elephanta Island is primarily known for which of the following?

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[6]. With reference to Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. D2D technology enables standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites without special hardware.
2. It eliminates the need for intermediate ground infrastructure like cell towers in certain scenarios.
3. D2D communication requires only dedicated satellite phones and cannot work with regular smartphones.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[7]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India notified norms related to Credit Default Swaps (CDS) for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). With reference to Credit Default Swaps, consider the following statements:

1. It is a financial derivative used to transfer credit risk.
2. It works like an insurance against bond default.
3. It eliminates all risks associated with bond investments.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[8]. Recently, Mount Semeru, one of the most active volcanoes, erupted multiple times. Where is Mount Semeru located?

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[9]. Recently, a study highlighted declining resilience in the Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem due to climate stress. With reference to mangroves, consider the following statements:

1. Mangroves grow in intertidal zones of tropical and subtropical coastlines.
2. They cannot survive in high salinity and oxygen-poor soils.
3. The Sundarbans is the only mangrove forest inhabited by tigers.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[10]. Recently, the Election Commission of India launched the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), 2026 for upcoming Assembly elections. What is the primary aim of this programme?

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[11]. Recently, the National Biodiversity Authority notified certain institutions as National Repositories under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. What is the primary role of a National Repository?

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[12]. Who has been appointed as the next Secretary-General of the Arab League?

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[13]. Recently, Telangana joined other States in adopting the Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) introduced by the Reserve Bank of India for State Development Loans. What is a key feature of this strategy?

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[14]. Recently, syngas (synthesis gas) has been deployed in steel industry furnaces to address fuel shortages and enhance energy security. What is syngas primarily composed of?

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[15]. Recently, India marked 11 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana. With reference to PMMY, consider the following statements:

1. It provides collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises.
2. It was launched to primarily fund large-scale industries.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[16]. Recently, the Election Commission of India transferred senior officials in election-bound states, sparking debate over its powers under Article 324. What does Article 324 deal with?

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[17]. With reference to Babu Jagjivan Ram, recently in the news on his birth anniversary, consider the following statements:

1. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.
2. He played a key role during the Green Revolution as the Minister for Food and Agriculture.
3. He was the fifth Prime Minister of independent India.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[18]. Recently, the Indian crested porcupine was in the news for damaging saffron crops in Kashmir. The Indian crested porcupine belongs to which of the following animal groups?

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[19]. Recently, the draft Tar Balls Management Rules, 2026 were released to address coastal pollution. Tar balls are best described as which of the following?

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[20]. Recently, stagflation was in the news amid global energy shocks. Stagflation is best described as which of the following economic conditions?

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