[1]. Recently, ISRO reported that the atomic clock on the IRNSS-1F satellite has failed. An atomic clock used in navigation satellites primarily helps in:

[A]. Measuring atmospheric pressure in space

[B]. Providing ultra-precise time measurements for accurate positioning

[C]. Detecting solar radiation from the Sun

[D]. Monitoring satellite fuel consumption

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[2]. Recently, the Best Actress award at the 98th Academy Awards was won for the film Hamnet. Which of the following actresses received this award?

[A]. Jessie Buckley

[B]. Emma Stone

[C]. Saoirse Ronan

[D]. Florence Pugh

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[3]. Recently, scientists from the Botanical Survey of India rediscovered the rare plant species Henckelia monophylla nearly 189 years after it was last recorded. The species was rediscovered in Lohit district of which of the following states?

[A]. Assam

[B]. Manipur

[C]. Nagaland

[D]. Arunachal Pradesh

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[4]. Recently, the Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier was launched. The Sujal Gaon ID initiative has been launched by which of the following ministries?

[A]. Ministry of Rural Development

[B]. Ministry of Jal Shakti

[C]. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

[D]. Ministry of Panchayati Raj

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[5]. With reference to Nor’westers, recently in the news after a severe storm caused damage in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, consider the following statements:

1. Nor’westers are intense, short-lived thunderstorms that occur mainly during the pre-monsoon months.
2. These storms primarily affect eastern and northeastern parts of the Indian subcontinent.
3. Nor’westers usually occur during the winter months from December to February.

Which of the above given statements 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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