[1]. 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?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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

[A]. Cristiano Ronaldo

[B]. Jude Bellingham

[C]. Lionel Messi

[D]. Kylian Mbappé

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[3]. 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?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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

[A]. Air Force Station, Pune

[B]. Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station Chandigarh

[C]. Air Force Station, Gwalior

[D]. Air Force Station, Jodhpur

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

[A]. Tashkent, Uzbekistan

[B]. Astana, Kazakhstan

[C]. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

[D]. Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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