[1]. Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) completed nine years of providing clean cooking fuel to rural and deprived households across India. Under which ministry does the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) function?

[A]. Ministry of Rural Development

[B]. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

[C]. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

[D]. Ministry of Power

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[2]. Recently, India participated as Vice President in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council held in Nice, France, marking its active role in promoting marine navigation safety. What is the new status of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) as of 2025?

[A]. Non-governmental Organization

[B]. Intergovernmental Organization

[C]. Private Organization

[D]. Maritime Union

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[3]. Recently, a rare sighting of Eurasian otters was reported in South Kashmir, highlighting the species' presence across diverse habitats in India. The Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) is native to which continents?

[A]. Asia and Australia

[B]. Europe, Asia, and Africa

[C]. North America and Asia

[D]. Africa and South America

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[4]. Recently, the rare phenomenon of a major lunar standstill coincided with the radiant Strawberry Moon, creating a stunning celestial event visible across parts of the Northern Hemisphere. How often does a major lunar standstill occur?

[A]. Every 5 years

[B]. Every 11 years

[C]. Every 18.6 years

[D]. Every 25 years

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[5]. Recently, concerns were raised by social activists over the installation of a solid-waste incinerator in Gangotri, located within the ecologically fragile Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone (BESZ). The Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone (BESZ) was created to protect which river’s pristine stretch?

[A]. Yamuna

[B]. Brahmaputra

[C]. Ganga

[D]. Saraswati

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