[1]. With reference to White Phosphorus, recently in the news after allegations of its use in a conflict in southern Lebanon, consider the following statements:

1. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously in air at temperatures above about 30°C.
2. It is used by militaries to illuminate battlefields and generate smokescreens.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[2]. Recently, the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) was in the news due to a surge in respiratory infections in parts of the United States. HMPV belongs to which of the following virus families?

[A]. Orthomyxoviridae

[B]. Coronaviridae

[C]. Flaviviridae

[D]. Pneumoviridae

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[3]. Recently, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dismantled a pan-India drug distribution network operating under the name “Team Kalki.” The Narcotics Control Bureau functions under which of the following ministries?

[A]. Ministry of Home Affairs

[B]. Ministry of Finance

[C]. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

[D]. Ministry of Law and Justice

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[4]. Recently, the government launched the ASMITA League across 250 districts under the ASMITA programme. The ASMITA programme is implemented under which of the following ministries?

[A]. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

[B]. Ministry of Women and Child Development

[C]. Ministry of Education

[D]. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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[5]. Recently, the European Space Agency (ESA) lost contact with one of the two spacecraft involved in the Proba-3 mission. The primary objective of the Proba-3 mission is to:

[A]. Study the surface composition of the Moon

[B]. Create an artificial eclipse to observe the Sun’s corona

[C]. Monitor near-Earth asteroids

[D]. Test deep-space communication systems

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