[1]. Recently, India clarified its non-participation in a BRICS Plus naval drill. Which country hosted the BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026?

[A]. Brazil

[B]. Russia

[C]. South Africa

[D]. China

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[2]. Recently, the rugose spiralling whitefly was reported to be spreading across coconut-growing regions in India, affecting yields and farmer incomes. Which of the following states is a major coconut-producing state in India?

[A]. Punjab

[B]. Rajasthan

[C]. Karnataka

[D]. Jharkhand

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[3]. Recently, INS Sagardhwani was flagged off from Kochi for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative. INS Sagardhwani is best described as which of the following?

[A]. A frontline missile destroyer of the Indian Navy

[B]. An amphibious assault ship for humanitarian missions

[C]. A submarine rescue and salvage vessel

[D]. An oceanographic research vessel used for marine and acoustic studies

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[4]. Recently, a previously unrecorded hedgehog species was discovered in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which species is this new addition to India’s mammalian fauna?

[A]. Brandt’s Hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)

[B]. Long-eared Hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus)

[C]. Indian Hedgehog (Paraechinus micropus)

[D]. Desert Hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)

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[5]. Recently, Guatemala declared a 30-day nationwide state of siege following a surge in gang violence. Guatemala is located in which of the following regions?

[A]. South America

[B]. Central America

[C]. Caribbean Islands

[D]. North America

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