[1]. Recently, the Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier was launched. The Sujal Gaon ID initiative has been launched by which of the following ministries?

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[2]. Recently, scientists from the Botanical Survey of India rediscovered the rare plant species Henckelia monophylla nearly 189 years after it was last recorded. The species was rediscovered in Lohit district of which of the following states?

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[3]. Recently, the Best Actress award at the 98th Academy Awards was won for the film Hamnet. Which of the following actresses received this award?

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[4]. Recently, ISRO reported that the atomic clock on the IRNSS-1F satellite has failed. An atomic clock used in navigation satellites primarily helps in:

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[5]. Recently, which organisation became the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a single financial year?

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[6]. With reference to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, recently introduced in the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. The original Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 was enacted following the Supreme Court’s judgment in the NALSA v. Union of India (2014) case.
2. The amendment bill proposes to remove the provision recognising a person’s right to self-perceived gender identity.
3. The NALSA judgment recognised transgender persons as the third gender and affirmed the right to self-determination of gender identity under Article 21.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[7]. Recently, Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) entered the fourth year of its captive breeding programme. The Great Indian Bustard is primarily associated with which of the following ecosystems?

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[8]. Recently, Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted the ‘Purple Fest’ to celebrate the achievements and talents of Divyangjan and promote inclusivity. Purple Fest is organised by which of the following ministries?

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[9]. Recently, researchers confirmed that the Silverpit Crater was formed by a massive asteroid impact millions of years ago. The Silverpit Crater is located beneath the seabed of which of the following water bodies?

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[10]. With reference to the recently released Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026, consider the following statements:

1. The Fiscal Health Index provides a data-driven assessment of the fiscal performance of Indian states.
2. The second edition of the Index includes the North-Eastern and Himalayan states and evaluates them separately from the major states.
3. The Index is prepared and released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[11]. Recently, a state exported its GI-tagged Joha rice to the United Kingdom and Italy, marking the first large-scale export of the traditional aromatic variety to European markets. Joha rice is primarily associated with which of the following states?

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[12]. Recently, residents in parts of Iran reported “black rain”. What does the term black rain refer to?

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[13]. Recently, the Centre invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) 1955 amid supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Essential Commodities Act empowers the government to regulate which of the following?

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[14]. Recently, the Union Railway Minister informed the Lok Sabha that Kavach 4.0 has been commissioned across parts of the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah corridors. Kavach is primarily designed to perform which of the following functions?

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[15]. Recently, a state High Court directed that no activities be carried out within the Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary and its Eco-Sensitive Zone. The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

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[16]. Recently, a male blue-and-white flycatcher, a rare migratory bird, was spotted on the Pavagadh Hills in Gujarat. The Blue-and-White Flycatcher belongs to which of the following bird families?

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[17]. Who among the following social reformers founded the Mahila Seva Mandal in 1852 to encourage women to discuss their rights and social issues?

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[18]. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), recently in the news after the Union Government allocated Rs. 2,500 crore in the Union Budget 2026–27, consider the following statements:

1. PMMSY is a flagship umbrella scheme aimed at the sustainable development and modernization of India’s fisheries sector.
2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Environment.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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[19]. Recently, tourism to Gurudongmar Lake has begun to recover after disruption caused by the South Lhonak Lake glacial lake outburst flood in 2023. Gurudongmar Lake is located in which of the following states?

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[20]. With reference to the AI-powered G-SPIDER robotic system, recently deployed by the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, consider the following statements:

1. G-SPIDER is an AI-enabled robotic canal-cleaning system developed by Genrobotic Innovations.
2. It is designed to remove waste from canals and drains without requiring human entry into hazardous sanitation spaces.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

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