[1]. With reference to the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs), recently in the news after the Meghalaya government extended the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), consider the following statements:

1. Autonomous District Councils are established under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
2. The Sixth Schedule applies only to tribal areas in Assam and does not cover any other states.
3. Each autonomous district has its own Autonomous District Council for governance.

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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[2]. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. Small hydro power projects under this scheme typically fall under which of the following capacity ranges?

[A]. Less than 1 MW

[B]. 1-25 MW

[C]. 25-100 MW

[D]. Above 100 MW​

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[3]. Recently, the Stockholm Water Prize 2026 was awarded to which of the following individuals?

[A]. Kaveh Madani

[B]. Johan Rockström

[C]. Sunita Narain

[D]. Rajendra Singh

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[4]. Recently, the nationwide ‘VB-G Ram G Youth Digital Campaign’ was launched to promote youth participation in rural development through digital platforms. The campaign has been launched by which of the following ministries?

[A]. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

[B]. Ministry of Rural Development

[C]. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

[D]. Ministry of Panchayati Raj

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[5]. Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved MSP funding to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the cotton season 2023-24. Cotton is best suited to grow in which of the following soil types?

[A]. Laterite soil

[B]. Peaty soil

[C]. Desert sandy soil

[D]. Deep black (regur) soil

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