[1]. Recently, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for this scheme?

[A]. Ministry of Finance

[B]. Ministry of Labour & Employment

[C]. Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

[D]. Ministry of Commerce & Industry

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[2]. The newly discovered Konkan Shadowdamsel is endemic to which Indian state?

[A]. Kerala

[B]. Maharashtra

[C]. Karnataka

[D]. Tamil Nadu

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[3]. Under SEBI’s Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule, which applies to all listed companies in India to ensure wider public participation and transparency in ownership, what minimum percentage of a company’s total issued and paid-up equity share capital must be held by public shareholders?

[A]. 15%

[B]. 20%

[C]. 25%

[D]. 30%

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[4]. Recently, Palmyra palm trees in Odisha were reported to provide dual benefits by reducing lightning-related deaths and serving as a food source for elephants. Which of the following statements about the Palmyra palm is correct?

[A]. It is native to tropical Africa but is cultivated and naturalized throughout India.

[B]. It cannot survive in semi-arid regions with rainfall below 750 mm.

[C]. It is mainly propagated through vegetative methods such as grafting and cuttings.

[D]. It grows only in coastal regions and cannot adapt to arid wastelands.

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[5]. Recently, the Udyam Sakhi Portal was highlighted in the Rajya Sabha for supporting women entrepreneurs. Which of the following is correct?

[A]. Launched by MSME Ministry to guide women entrepreneurs.

[B]. A credit guarantee scheme for women startups.

[C]. Provides only export support to women entrepreneurs.

[D]. Guarantees women job employment.

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