[1]. With reference to the Global Liveability Index 2026, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Global Liveability Index is published annually by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
2. The 2026 edition assessed 173 cities across five categories, including stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and culture & environment.
3. New Delhi was ranked among the top 50 cities in the 2026 index.

Which of the above statements 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]. Recently, the rare alpine flower Cyananthus hookeri was rediscovered after 158 years in which of the following states?

[A]. Sikkim

[B]. Himachal Pradesh

[C]. Arunachal Pradesh

[D]. Uttarakhand

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[3]. Recently, thorium-bearing mineral deposits were discovered by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in which of the following states?

[A]. Odisha

[B]. Karnataka

[C]. Andhra Pradesh

[D]. Kerala

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[4]. Recently, India's first dedicated Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research was approved in which of the following states?

[A]. Uttarakhand

[B]. Sikkim

[C]. Himachal Pradesh

[D]. Arunachal Pradesh

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[5]. With reference to the Guwahati Declaration, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Guwahati Declaration was adopted by the heads of anti-drug agencies of the BRICS countries.
2. It aims to strengthen cooperation against drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and money laundering.
3. It was adopted during India's 2026 BRICS Chairship.

Which of the above statements 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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