[1]. Recently, the Index of Services Production (ISP) was in the news. The primary objective of the Index of Services Production (ISP) is to:

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[2]. Recently, the Sistan sand boa (Eryx sistanensis) was recorded for the first time in India. It was discovered in which of the following regions?

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[3]. Recently, Volcán de Fuego was in the news following a volcanic eruption. It is located in which of the following countries?

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[4]. With reference to the Omega Block, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. An Omega Block is an atmospheric weather pattern in which a high-pressure area remains trapped between two low-pressure zones.
2. It is named after the Greek letter ‘Omega’ (Ω) because the jet stream pattern resembles that shape.
3. Omega Blocks primarily occur over tropical regions due to the strengthening of monsoon winds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[5]. Recently, the Caspian Sea was in the news. Which of the following statements about the Caspian Sea is correct?

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[6]. . With reference to the NAFEX.in Portal, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. NAFEX.in is a digital auction portal launched by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED).
2. The portal has been developed in collaboration with Deloitte to improve transparency and efficiency in agricultural commodity auctions.
3. NAFED currently uses only the NAFEX.in portal for the sale of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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[7]. Recently, Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) were in the news. Which of the following best describes an Ecologically Sensitive Area?

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[8]. Recently, Project Nimbus was in the news following protests during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's speech. Project Nimbus is:

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[9]. Recently, the Supreme Court declared the Right to Walk on demarcated and well-maintained footpaths as a fundamental right. Under which of the following provisions of the Constitution is this right primarily protected?

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[10]. Recently discovered in the rainforests of far north Queensland, the 'ballista spider' belongs to which genus of cobweb spiders?

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[11]. Recently, the 67th edition of TOP500 List of the world’s most powerful supercomputers ranked LineShine as the world's most powerful supercomputer. LineShine has been developed by which country?

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[12]. Recently, the Jonnagiri Gold Mine was in the news after commencing commercial operations. The mine is located in which of the following states?

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[13]. Recently, the QS World Future Skills Index 2027 was released. India secured which of the following ranks in the index?

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[14]. With reference to ‘Pax Silica’ which was recently in the news, consider the following statement:

1. Pax Silica is a United States-led initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation among allies on artificial intelligence supply chains and export controls.
2. The initiative covers areas such as semiconductors, computing power, critical minerals, energy, and digital infrastructure.
3. The European Union became a member of Pax Silica in June 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[15]. Recently, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was in the news regarding inspections of Iranian nuclear sites. The IAEA was established in:

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[16]. Recently, the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON) was in the news. The primary objective of BCON is to:

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[17]. Recently, the Development Policy Financing (DPF) was in the news. DPF is a lending instrument of which of the following organizations?

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[18]. Recently, the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 report ranked India as the world's second-largest aquatic animal producer. The report is published by which of the following organizations?

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[19]. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI) aims to integrate food, water, and climate actions into national climate commitments.

Statement-II: The initiative was introduced jointly by Turkey's COP31 Presidency and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and operates under the FAO's FAST Partnership.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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[20]. Recently, India's first commercial export shipment of dried whole egg powder was facilitated by APEDA. The shipment was exported from Odisha to which of the following countries?

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