[1]. Recently, approval was granted for setting up India’s first geothermal power plant in the Puga Valley with the support of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. In this context, geothermal energy primarily refers to:

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[2]. Recently, the Conocarpus plant was in the news after ecologists raised concerns over its large-scale plantation along highways in Tamil Nadu. Conocarpus erectus is native to which of the following regions?

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[3]. Recently, the President conferred the Padma Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Padma Awards are primarily instituted to recognize which of the following?

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[4]. With reference to the recently launched BHAVYA Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The BHAVYA Scheme aims to develop 100 industrial parks across India over a six-year period from 2026–27 to 2031–32.
2. The scheme focuses on creating investment-ready industrial ecosystems with plug-and-play infrastructure and multimodal logistics connectivity.
3. The implementation of industrial parks under the scheme will be carried out directly by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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[5]. Recently, the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, ended without consensus on a final declaration. In the context of the NPT, which of the following statements is correct?

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[6]. Recently, the 181^st birth anniversary of Pandit Iyothee Thass was celebrated. He is best known for promoting the revival of which of the following religions among oppressed communities in South India?

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[7]. Recently, Major Abhilasha Barak was honoured by the United Nations with which of the following awards?

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[8]. Recently, the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ was in the news. The campaign primarily aims to promote which of the following?

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[9]. With reference to Bond Yields, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. Government bonds are sovereign debt instruments issued by governments to borrow money and bridge fiscal deficits.
2. Bond prices and bond yields share an inverse relationship.
3. When market interest rates rise, the prices of older bonds with lower coupon rates tend to increase.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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[10]. Recently, Ethiopia was in the news after signing a bilateral market access protocol with India for WTO accession. Ethiopia is located in which of the following regions of Africa?

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[11]. Recently, the report “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026” was in the news. The report was released by which of the following organisations?

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[12]. Recently, the loitering munition system ‘Vayu Astra-1’ was successfully demonstrated for the Indian Army. During trials, the system showcased which of the following capabilities?

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[13]. Recently, Sperm Whales were in the news due to a study on their communication patterns. Which of the following statements best describes sperm whales?

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[14]. Recently, Myopia was in the news as a growing global health concern. Myopia is a condition in which:

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[15]. With reference to the proposed anti-doping law amendments, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The proposed framework seeks to criminalise trafficking and organised commercial activities linked to prohibited performance-enhancing substances.
2. Athletes will not be criminally prosecuted merely for anti-doping rule violations or positive doping tests unless involved in criminal offences such as trafficking or organised doping networks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[16]. Recently, the mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh” was launched under the Brand North East initiative. Kiwi cultivation is best suited to which of the following climatic conditions?

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[17]. Recently, researchers discovered an ultra-compact stellar binary system featuring a blue straggler star and a brown dwarf companion. Brown dwarfs are best described as:

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[18]. Recently, Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King were in the news for winning the International Booker Prize 2026. Their award-winning work is titled:

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[19]. Recently, RBI announced a Dollar-Rupee Swap auction to inject liquidity into the banking system. With reference to Dollar-Rupee Swaps, consider the following statements:

1. In a Dollar-Rupee Swap, RBI exchanges US dollars and Indian rupees with an agreement to reverse the transaction at a future date.
2. The primary purpose of such swaps is to manage rupee liquidity and reduce exchange rate volatility.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[20]. Recently, the World Cities Report 2026 was in the news. According to the report, housing alone is responsible for approximately what share of total global emissions?

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