[1]. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) recently completed 12 years since its announcement in 2014. Which of the following is a key feature of PMJDY?

[A]. Universal access to basic banking services

[B]. Only credit facilities for farmers

[C]. Exclusive banking services for urban households

[D]. Mandatory minimum balance in every account

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[2]. With reference to “Shakti Ki Saptadhara”, highlighted by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It identifies seven strategic streams of India’s growth and national strength.
2. It includes manufacturing, agriculture, technology, defence, and the green and blue economy.
3. It focuses only on economic development and does not include cultural or soft-power elements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[3]. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the Black-necked Crane that recently made news in Ladakh?

[A]. It is mainly a desert bird.

[B]. It is found only in South India.

[C]. It is classified as Critically Endangered.

[D]. It is the State Bird of Ladakh.

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[4]. Maharashtra recently witnessed several small earthquakes, with seismologists describing the pattern as an “earthquake swarm.” What is an earthquake swarm?

[A]. A group of earthquakes caused only by volcanic activity

[B]. A single earthquake followed by strong aftershocks

[C]. A series of earthquakes without a clear mainshock

[D]. A series of earthquakes occurring only at great depths

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[5]. A total solar eclipse was visible in several parts of the world on 12 August 2026. What causes a total solar eclipse?

[A]. The Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and completely blocks sunlight.

[B]. The Earth comes between the Sun and Moon and blocks sunlight.

[C]. The Sun comes between the Earth and Moon.

[D]. The Moon moves behind the Earth and reflects sunlight.

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