[1]. Recently, the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) was reclassified by the IUCN. What is its current conservation status?

[A]. Least Concern

[B]. Near Threatened

[C]. Vulnerable

[D]. Endangered

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[2]. Recently, the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) was in the news for easing MSME onboarding norms. TReDS is primarily designed to:

[A]. Provide long-term loans to large industries

[B]. Facilitate discounting of MSME trade receivables

[C]. Regulate stock market transactions

[D]. Offer insurance coverage to exporters

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[3]. Recently, the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme was in the news. The programme is implemented by which of the following agencies?

[A]. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

[B]. Ministry of Home Affairs and Government of Jammu & Kashmir

[C].  Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tourism

[D]. NITI Aayog and Ministry of Education

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[4]. With reference to BioNEST, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. BioNEST is a scheme launched by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) to promote bio-incubation and entrepreneurship.
2. It provides incubation support, infrastructure, and mentorship to startups in the biotechnology sector.

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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[5]. Recently, gourami fish fossils were discovered in Saharanpur, shedding light on ancient ecosystems. These fossils belong to which of the following geological epochs?

[A]. Pliocene

[B]. Miocene

[C]. Holocene

[D]. Jurassic

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