[1]. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) recently imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on ICICI Lombard. Which of the following is the primary role of IRDAI?

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[2]. The 27th World Knowledge Forum recently opened, focusing on artificial intelligence, co-intelligence and global economic change. Where is the World Knowledge Forum being held?

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[3]. The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 is being launched from Varanasi under the theme “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari.” Which ministry leads the national nutrition framework under Mission Poshan 2.0?

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[4]. Where are the Shekhawati Havelis, recently included in UNESCO’s Tentative List, primarily located?

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[5]. The Doda district administration recently imposed a two-month ban on VPN use under Section 163 of BNSS. What is the primary function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

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[6]. The United Nations General Assembly recently endorsed the Equal Earth projection through the “Correct the Map” resolution. Which of the following best describes the Equal Earth projection?

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[7]. The CCPA has recently intensified action against misleading “100%” claims by food companies. Which of the following best describes the CCPA?

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[8]. India is marking 10 years of Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT), with debates over the effectiveness of monetary policy in controlling inflation. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. India’s inflation target is set at 4%, with a tolerance band of ±2%.
2. The Phillips Curve describes a relationship between inflation and unemployment.
3. A flat Phillips Curve implies a strong trade-off between inflation and unemployment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[9]. The Ladakh administration recently extended the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) to all seven districts. Which of the following is one of the newly covered districts?

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[10]. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) recently faced diplomatic tensions over Taiwan’s regional participation. Which of the following countries is a member of the PIF?

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[11]. Teachers’ Day is observed annually on September 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Which of the following positions did he hold?

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[12]. The appointment of Dr. Dinesh Sharma as Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands brought the constitutional position of a Lieutenant Governor into focus. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The Lieutenant Governor of a Union Territory is appointed by the President of India.
2. Article 239 of the Constitution provides for the administration of Union Territories.
3. All Union Territories of India are administered by a Lieutenant Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[13]. The Northern Goshawk, Punjab’s state bird, recently in the news, belongs to which of the following families?

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[14]. The Gollalagudi Temple was recently declared a monument of national importance by the Union Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The temple is located in which state?

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[15]. The Pichavaram Mangrove Forest was recently valued at ₹2,485.38 crore in total economic value. Pichavaram Mangroves are located in which of the following states?

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[16]. The 26th SCO Council of Heads of State Summit was recently held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Which of the following countries is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

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[17]. The Supreme Court recently ruled on the disciplinary powers of the Bar Council of India (BCI) over law students. Consider the following statements:

1. The BCI is a statutory body established under the Advocates Act, 1961.
2. The BCI has statutory power to take disciplinary action against law students.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[18]. The UNEP recently released the “Limiting Overshoot” report on pathways for addressing global warming. Which of the following best describes a climate overshoot pathway?

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[19]. 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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[20]. 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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