[1]. Recently, India’s first state-of-the-art animal stem cell biobank and laboratory was inaugurated at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) in which city?

[A]. Bengaluru

[B]. Hyderabad

[C]. Pune

[D]. Chennai

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[2]. Recently, the Ministry of Heavy Industries extended the tenure of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme by 2 years, from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. What is the primary objective of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme?

[A]. Promote electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure

[B]. Develop rural roads and connectivity

[C]. Encourage solar power generation

[D]. Boost agricultural mechanization

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[3]. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of a targeted subsidy of Rs. 300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for up to 9 refills annually for PMUY consumers for 2025–26. Under which ministry was the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) launched?

[A]. Ministry of Rural Development

[B]. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

[C]. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

[D]. Ministry of Women and Child Development

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[4]. Recently, the USA announced it will impose an additional 25 percent ad valorem duty above the 25 percent reciprocal tariffs on India. How is an ad valorem duty calculated?

[A]. As a fixed amount per unit

[B]. As a percentage of the value of goods or services

[C]. Based on the weight of goods

[D]. Based on the country of origin

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[5]. Recently, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health Research (DHR) organized the nationwide ICMR-SHINE outreach programme. What is the main focus of the SHINE initiative?

[A]. Promotion of space technology

[B]. Development of renewable energy solutions

[C]. Training in agricultural practices

[D]. Introduction to biomedical and health research

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