[1]. The United States recently carried out strikes on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Larak Island belongs to which country?

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[2]. The Supreme Court recently invoked Article 142 while dealing with FIRs related to NEET-UG paper leak protests. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for doing complete justice.
2. Orders passed under Article 142 are enforceable only within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[3]. The 68th Ramon Magsaysay Award was recently announced. Who among the following is not a recipient of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award?

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[4]. NASA recently launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The telescope will conduct large-scale surveys to study dark energy and dark matter.
2. The telescope operates exclusively in the ultraviolet spectrum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[5]. The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network’s (GCRMN) 7th Status of Coral Reefs of the World report highlighted increasing coral bleaching stress and declining hard coral cover. Which of the following best describes coral bleaching?

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[6]. A recent study identified 219 hanging glaciers in Uttarakhand’s Alaknanda basin. Which of the following best describes a hanging glacier?

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[7]. India’s Prime Minister was recently conferred Uzbekistan’s highest honour for strengthening bilateral relations. Which of the following is this award?

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[8]. The Government recently launched Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031. Which of the following best describes its objective?

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[9]. India recently signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the US to acquire Javelin ATGMs through the FMS route. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Javelin is a man-portable, shoulder-fired, medium-range anti-tank guided missile.
2. Javelin uses a passive imaging-infrared seeker and follows fire-and-forget technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[10]. Depalpur recently became the first city under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative to achieve Zero Legacy Waste. Depalpur is located in which of the following states?

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[11]. Where is the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit being held from 31 August to 1 September 2026?

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[12]. Where was the Indian Air Force International Squash Championship 2026 recently inaugurated?

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[13]. With reference to INS Nipun, consider the following statements:

1. It is equipped with a Remotely Operated Underwater System and Dynamic Positioning capability, which assist in complex underwater operations.
2. It is capable of supporting saturation, air and heliox diving, as well as submarine rescue operations.
3. INS Nipun is the first Diving Support Vessel of the Nistar class, while INS Nistar is the second vessel of this class.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[14]. Who among the following football players recently announced his retirement?

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[15]. With reference to the Indus Waters Treaty, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1965 between India and Pakistan, was brokered by the World Bank.
2. The Treaty provides for a dispute-resolution mechanism that includes the appointment of a Neutral Expert and, in certain cases, reference to a Court of Arbitration.
3. India has recently stated that it does not recognise the authority of the Court of Arbitration constituted at The Hague and considers its rulings legally invalid.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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