[1]. Recently, the Delhi Legislative Assembly hosted a conference to mark the 100th anniversary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the President of the Central Legislative Assembly. When did he assume this position?

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[2]. Recently, Maharashtra announced the setting up of India’s first “Smart and Intelligent Village.” In which district is it being established?

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[3]. Recently, the U.S. reported its first human case of New World Screwworm infestation. What is the scientific name of the New World Screwworm?

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[4]. Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change set up a National Designated Authority (NDA) to enable a carbon emissions trading regime. Under which international agreement is the NDA a mandatory requirement?

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[5]. A pilot project to promote fish farming through cage culture, “One Fish, One Paddy,” and biofloc methods has been launched in the Kuttanad region, also called the “Rice Bowl of Kerala.” Kuttanad is located in which state?

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[6]. Recently, the Saltwater Crocodile population has increased in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve. What is its status under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

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[7]. Recently, India rejected Nepal's objection to the resumption of India–China border trade through Lipulekh Pass. In which Indian state is the Lipulekh Pass located?

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[8]. Recently, India test-fired the Agni-5 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile. What is its strike range?

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[9]. Recently, Dal Lake hosted the first-ever Khelo India water games. In which Union Territory is Dal Lake located?

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[10]. Recently, the Government of India launched a 15-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme under the SMILE scheme to empower transgender persons through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The SMILE scheme is implemented by which ministry?

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[11]. Recently, the Udyam Sakhi Portal was highlighted in the Rajya Sabha for supporting women entrepreneurs. Which of the following is correct?

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[12]. Recently, Palmyra palm trees in Odisha were reported to provide dual benefits by reducing lightning-related deaths and serving as a food source for elephants. Which of the following statements about the Palmyra palm is correct?

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[13]. Under SEBI’s Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule, which applies to all listed companies in India to ensure wider public participation and transparency in ownership, what minimum percentage of a company’s total issued and paid-up equity share capital must be held by public shareholders?

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[14]. The newly discovered Konkan Shadowdamsel is endemic to which Indian state?

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[15]. Recently, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for this scheme?

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[16]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the transition of the Cheque Truncation System (CTS) from batch processing to continuous clearing with settlement on realisation in two phases. Which of the following is not an advantage of CTS?

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[17]. Recently, the Supreme Court questioned whether the “potentiality of abuse” of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which punishes “acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India,” could itself be a ground to declare the provision unconstitutional. Section 152 of the BNS replaced which section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

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[18]. Recently, researchers discovered microbes such as Ideonella sakaiensis that have the potential to break down PET plastic. Which of the following statements about Ideonella sakaiensis is correct?

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[19]. Recently, a burst of rare and colourful Blue Pinkgill Mushrooms was documented in the Kagaznagar forest division of Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana. By what name is this mushroom also known in Maori folklore?

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[20]. Recently, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), under the Union Government’s Department of Space, selected a consortium to develop India’s first indigenous constellation of earth observing (EO) satellites under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Which company is leading this consortium?

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