[1]. Recently, three social security (Jan Suraksha) schemes completed 11 years of providing affordable social security coverage in India. Which of the following social security schemes provides a one-year life insurance cover of ₹2 lakh for death due to any reason?

[A]. Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

[B]. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

[C]. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)

[D]. National Pension System (NPS)

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[2]. Recently, India emerged as the world’s 3rd largest country in installed renewable energy capacity. Which of the following statements is correct regarding India’s renewable energy sector?

[A]. India’s non-fossil fuel energy capacity accounts for less than 25% of total installed power capacity.

[B]. India imports a significant share of upstream solar components such as wafers and polysilicon.

[C]. Solar and wind energy contribute only a minor share to India’s renewable energy mix.

[D]. India is completely self-reliant in solar cell and module manufacturing.

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[3]. Recently, APEDA facilitated the first-ever export of 20 Metric Tons of One District One Product (ODOP) honey from Baksa district. Baksa honey is a premium honey variety produced in which of the following states?

[A]. Meghalaya

[B]. Assam

[C]. Arunachal Pradesh

[D]. Tripura

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[4]. India recently marked the 169th anniversary of the Revolt of 1857, which officially began in Meerut against the rule of the British East India Company. Which sepoy’s actions at Barrackpore became a major rallying point for the revolt?

[A]. Tatya Tope

[B]. Bahadur Shah Zafar

[C]. Mangal Pandey

[D]. Rani Lakshmibai

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[5]. Recently, a Gharial (Gravialis gangeticus) was spotted in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park after a long gap, confirming its presence in the Brahmaputra river system. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Gharials are currently found only in India and Nepal.
2. The species is classified as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
3. Gharials are protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above 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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