[1]. India recently presented five Indian peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva. With reference to the Indian Peafowl, consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Peafowl is the National Bird of India.
2. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
3. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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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[2]. The National Co-operative Development Corporation (NCDC) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was recently introduced in the Lok Sabha. With reference to the NCDC, consider the following statements:

1. The NCDC is a statutory organisation functioning under the Ministry of Cooperation.
2. It was established in 1965 under the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 1962.
3. The NCDC provides financial assistance to cooperative societies for activities such as storage, processing and marketing of agricultural produce.

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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[3]. Lake Mead recently made headlines after its water level fell to a record low of 1,040.4 feet above sea level. Which of the following statements about Lake Mead is correct?

[A]. It is the largest natural lake in the United States.

[B]. It is the largest man-made reservoir by volume in the United States.

[C]. It is located on the Mississippi River.

[D]. It is used only for hydroelectric power.

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[4]. The Hallaniyat Islands, recently in the news due to an oil spill off southern Oman, are located in which of the following?

[A]. Arabian Sea

[B]. Red Sea

[C]. Persian Gulf

[D]. Gulf of Aden

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[5]. With reference to the Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF), recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The RDIF is a flagship initiative under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
2. It has an outlay of ₹1 lakh crore over six years to promote private-sector investment in research and development.
3. It provides only short-term financing for low-risk projects in traditional sectors.

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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