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[1]. With reference to Money Bills in India, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The President certifies whether a Bill is a Money Bill.
- A Money Bill can be passed only after approval by both Houses of Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[2]. With reference to the GOBARdhan, the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The scheme primarily promotes the production of green hydrogen from agricultural residues and municipal waste.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[3]. Recently, who became the first Indian woman Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) in the Indian Air Force?
| [A]. Avani Chaturvedi |
| [B]. Mohana Singh |
| [C]. Bhawana Kanth |
| [D]. Shivangi Singh |
[4]. The Melghat Tiger Reserve, recently in the news in connection with the Satpura–Melghat Tiger Corridor, is located in:
| [A]. Madhya Pradesh |
| [B]. Maharashtra |
| [C]. Chhattisgarh |
| [D]. Telangana |
[5]. Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs included which two disasters in the list of notified natural calamities under the SDRF/NDRF operational guidelines for 2026–2031?
| [A]. Heatwaves and lightning |
| [B]. Droughts and floods |
| [C]. Avalanches and landslides |
| [D]. Cyclones and tsunamis |
[6]. Recently, the 'Seafarer-First' initiative was launched by the Government of India to:
| [A]. Promote employment of Indian seafarers in foreign shipping companies |
| [B]. Protect and support Indian seafarers operating in conflict-affected maritime zones |
| [C]. Develop new ports along the Indian coastline |
| [D]. Expand coastal shipping under Sagarmala |
[7]. Recently, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 was conferred on which of the following grassroots women changemakers?
| [A]. P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal |
| [B]. Soumya Swaminathan and Sunita Narain |
| [C]. Vandana Shiva and Medha Patkar |
| [D]. Jamuna Tudu and Tulsi Gowda |
[8]. Recently, the Phoenix Species Project was launched with a $200 million commitment. The initiative primarily aims to:
| [A]. Restore degraded wetlands across Asia |
| [B]. Expand protected marine areas by 2030 |
| [C]. Eliminate invasive alien species globally |
| [D]. Recover 100 highly threatened species facing extinction |
[9]. With reference to the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The Bill replaces the colonial-era Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891.
- It recognizes electronic, digital, virtual, and cloud-based bank records as admissible evidence subject to prescribed conditions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[10]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the resumption of on-tap licensing for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). Under which Act does RBI grant licences to UCBs?
| [A]. Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 |
| [B]. Banking Regulation Act, 1949 |
| [C]. Cooperative Societies Act, 1912 |
| [D]. Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 |
[11]. Recently, the Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) was launched. The Clouded Leopard is primarily found in:
| [A]. The Thar Desert and Rann of Kutch |
| [B]. Central Asian grasslands |
| [C]. The Western Ghats and Sri Lanka |
| [D]. Northeast India and Southeast Asia |
[12]. Recently, the Closing Auction Session (CAS) was introduced by Indian stock exchanges for:
| [A]. All listed securities |
| [B]. Cash market stocks with derivatives (F&O) |
| [C]. Government securities only |
| [D]. Corporate bonds only |
[13]. Recently, India dedicated its first indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine to the nation. The vaccine is developed to protect:
| [A]. Cattle |
| [B]. Poultry |
| [C]. Pigs |
| [D]. Sheep |
[14]. With reference to Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) technology, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- V2V technology enables nearby vehicles to exchange real-time information such as speed, location, and braking status.
- It helps prevent accidents by warning drivers about hazards beyond their line of sight.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[15]. Professor Annapurni Subramaniam recently received the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Vikram Sarabhai Medal for her contributions to:
| [A]. Stellar and galactic astrophysics |
| [B]. Marine biodiversity conservation |
| [C]. Particle accelerator technology |
| [D]. Artificial intelligence applications |
[16]. Recently, the Himalayan Serow was in the news after being recorded in Himachal Pradesh after two decades. The Himalayan Serow belongs to which of the following groups?
| [A]. Goat-antelope |
| [B]. Deer |
| [C]. Wild sheep |
| [D]. Wild cattle |
[17]. Recently, the 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' initiative was in the news. Under this initiative, subsidized fertilizers are marketed under which common brand?
| [A]. KISAN |
| [B]. ANNADATA |
| [C]. KRISHI |
| [D]. BHARAT |
[18]. Recently, the PM-PRANAM scheme was in the news. The scheme primarily aims to:
| [A]. Increase the consumption of chemical fertilizers |
| [B]. Encourage States to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers through financial incentives |
| [C]. Provide free fertilizers to all farmers |
| [D]. Promote only organic exports from India |
[19]. With reference to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The Bill makes MSME registration voluntary through a digital platform.
- It mandates Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to settle MSME procurement invoices through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[20]. Consider the following statements regarding Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, whose statue was unveiled recently by President Droupadi Murmu:
Statement I: Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das worked for India's freedom, social reform, and the promotion of the Odia language.
Statement II: He was conferred the title "Utkalmani", which means "The Jewel of Odisha."
In respect of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
| [A]. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I. |
| [B]. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I. |
| [C]. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect. |
| [D]. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct. |
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