[1]. Recently, India and France held discussions to finalise a deal for the procurement of SCALP missiles, which were used by the Indian Air Force in precision strikes during Operation Sindoor. The SCALP (Storm Shadow) is best described as which of the following?

[A]. Surface-to-air defence missile

[B]. Long-range air-launched cruise missile

[C]. Ballistic missile launched from submarines

[D]. Anti-tank guided missile

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[2]. Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship informed the Lok Sabha about the Swavalambini Scheme. The Swavalambini Scheme is primarily aimed at which of the following groups?

[A]. Young women aspiring to become entrepreneurs

[B]. Rural farmers adopting modern agriculture

[C]. MSMEs seeking export incentives

[D]. Skilled workers in the manufacturing sector

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[3]. Recently, the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) achieved successful captive breeding of the mangrove clam (Geloina erosa). Mangrove clams are primarily found in which type of habitat?

[A]. Deep ocean coral reefs

[B]. Cold polar marine waters

[C]. Rocky intertidal coastal zones

[D]. Muddy, brackish regions

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[4]. Recently, Ethiopia asked its neighbouring country, Eritrea, to withdraw its troops from Ethiopian territory. Eritrea is located in which region of Africa?

[A]. Sahel Region

[B]. Maghreb Region

[C]. Great Lakes Region

[D]. Horn of Africa

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[5]. Recently, India assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the year 2026. The Kimberley Process is primarily associated with regulating international trade in which of the following?

[A]. Gold

[B]. Rare earth minerals

[C]. Rough diamonds

[D]. Fossil fuels

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