[1]. 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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[2]. 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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[3]. 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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[4]. The newly discovered Konkan Shadowdamsel is endemic to which Indian state?

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[5]. 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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[6]. 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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[7]. 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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[8]. 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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[9]. 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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[10]. 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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[11]. Recently, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan completed five years since its launch in 2020, with a special anniversary event scheduled in New Delhi. Which ministry implements this initiative?

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[12]. Recently, a major glacier in Argentina has drawn attention due to rapid disintegration caused by rising global temperatures. Which glacier is this?

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[13]. Recently, a country announced that climbers can scale 97 Himalayan peaks free of charge for the next two years to promote tourism and lesser-known mountain regions. Which country made this announcement?

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[14]. Recently, India’s second-largest private lender revised its minimum average balance for new savings account holders in urban areas after public backlash. Which bank is this?

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[15]. Recently, during a Special General Meeting in New Delhi, the Indian Olympic Association approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. In which city has India proposed to host the event?

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[16]. Recently, World Elephant Day was observed to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of elephants and their habitats. On which date is World Elephant Day celebrated each year?

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[17]. Recently, India’s premier recruitment body for senior government services announced year-long Centenary Year celebrations from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026. Which organisation is this?

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[18]. Recently, the Dardanelles Strait in northwestern Turkey was temporarily closed to maritime traffic due to wildfires near Çanakkale, leading to evacuations and firefighting operations. The Dardanelles Strait connects the Aegean Sea to which sea?

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[19]. Recently, under ‘Operation Falcon’, Assam Police and the forest department arrested 42 poachers, identified six major poaching gangs with links to illegal wildlife trade through Myanmar, and foiled nine poaching attempts. Which endangered species was the focus of this operation?

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[20]. Recently, Bibi Fatima Women’s self-help group (SHG) from a small village in Dharwad district bagged the ‘Equator Initiative Award’. Which organisation confers the Equator Initiative Award?

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