[1]. Recently, the World Economic Forum released the Global Risks Report 2026. According to the report, which risk is ranked as the top immediate global risk for 2026?

[A]. Extreme weather events

[B]. State-based armed conflict

[C]. Geo-economic confrontation

[D]. Adverse outcomes of artificial intelligence

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[2]. Recently, the Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurated multiple initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission to strengthen aquatic biodiversity conservation. Which of the following institutions now hosts the Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and other rivers?

[A]. National Institute of Oceanography

[B]. Wildlife Institute of India

[C]. Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute

[D]. National Biodiversity Authority

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[3]. Recently, the SVASTIK web portal was launched during CSIR-NIScPR’s 5th Foundation Day celebration. SVASTIK primarily aims to do which of the following?

[A]. Promote traditional knowledge after scientific validation

[B]. Digitise folklore and oral histories without scientific review

[C]. Create a patent database for indigenous innovations

[D]. Regulate traditional medicine practices in India

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[4]. Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development launched a National Campaign on Entrepreneurship to promote non-farm livelihoods in rural areas. The campaign is being implemented under which of the following schemes?

[A]. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

[B]. Startup India Mission

[C]. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

[D]. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)

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[5]. Recently, cases of Nipah virus infection were reported in West Bengal, prompting emergency public health measures. Which of the following animals is the primary natural reservoir of the Nipah virus?

[A]. Pigs

[B]. Horses

[C]. Fruit bats

[D]. Rodents

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