[1]. Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the Southwest Monsoon has advanced early over parts of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea due to favourable oceanic and atmospheric conditions. Which region does the Southwest Monsoon traditionally reach first before advancing into mainland India?

[A]. Kerala

[B]. Western Ghats

[C]. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

[D]. Konkan Coast

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[2]. Recently, the Kerala government announced plans to move the Supreme Court over the Centre’s decision to withhold Rs. 1,500 crore in education funds, allegedly due to Kerala not joining the PM SHRI scheme—an initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to upgrade schools across India. What is the primary objective of the PM SHRI scheme?

[A]. Establishing new private universities

[B]. Providing scholarships for foreign education

[C]. Upgrading existing schools into model institutions

[D]. Replacing state education boards with central boards

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[3]. Recently, retail inflation in India fell to a near six-year low of 3.16% in April, mainly due to a drop in food prices such as vegetables, cereals, pulses, meat, and fish, as reported by the National Statistics Office (NSO). What does a lower inflation rate indicate in an economy?

[A]. Prices are rising rapidly

[B]. Prices are rising slowly

[C]. Purchasing power is falling

[D]. Prices are declining across the board

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[4]. Recently, due to budget cuts by the US administration, NOAA has reduced its weather balloon launches, raising concerns among experts. Why are weather balloons still important despite advancements in satellite technology?

[A]. They remain near earth

[B]. They can measure ocean temperatures

[C]. They are used only for educational purposes

[D]. They provide detailed atmospheric data

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[5]. Recently, India announced the launch of its latest Earth observation satellite, EOS-09 (RISAT-1B), equipped with advanced radar technology to capture high-resolution images in all weather conditions, enhancing surveillance along sensitive borders. What technology does EOS-09 use to see through clouds and darkness?

[A]. Optical Imaging

[B]. Infrared Sensors

[C]. C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

[D]. Microwave Radiometry

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