[1]. Recently, the government allocated an additional 2.8 million tonnes of rice from FCI’s buffer stock for ethanol production under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme to reduce excess stockpiles. What is the ethanol blending target set for 2025-2026?

[A]. 10%

[B]. 15%

[C]. 20%

[D]. 25%

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[2]. Recently, India was recognised as a Country Champion at the World Bank Land Conference 2025 for its global leadership in inclusive land governance and grassroots empowerment. Which initiative was showcased by India to provide rural property owners with accurate land records?

[A]. PM Awas Yojana

[B]. SVAMITVA Scheme

[C]. Gram Manchitra Platform

[D]. UDAY Scheme

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[3]. Recently, Prime Minister established a “new normal” in India’s national security doctrine, emphasizing decisive retaliation and zero tolerance for terrorism. What is one of the key doctrines of Operation Sindoor?

[A]. Strategic restraint in response to terror

[B]. Engagement through diplomatic dialogue

[C]. No tolerance for nuclear blackmail

[D]. Priority to humanitarian aid during conflict

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[4]. Recently, U.S. President signed an executive order to implement Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) pricing for prescription drugs to reduce domestic pharmaceutical costs, a move that could impact India’s pharma exports. Under which WTO agreement is the MFN principle established?

[A]. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)

[B]. General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)

[C]. Agreement on Agriculture (AoA)

[D]. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), 1994

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[5]. Recently, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) served notices to online platforms for using dark patterns such as Basket Sneaking and Confirm Shaming, which manipulate consumer behavior online. What does the dark pattern Basket Sneaking refer to?

[A]. Displaying ads disguised as content

[B]. Auto-playing videos without consent

[C]. Adding unwanted items to a cart during checkout without user approval

[D]. Hiding the total price until the last step of checkout

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