[1]. With reference to INS Malvan, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. INS Malvan is the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned by the Indian Navy.
2. INS Malvan has been built with over 80% indigenous equipment and technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[2]. Batukeshwar Dutt, whose death anniversary was observed recently, is best known for:

[A]. Leading the Bardoli Satyagraha

[B]. Participating in the Kakori Train Action

[C]. Throwing bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly along with Bhagat Singh

[D]. Founding the Azad Hind Fauj

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[3]. Recently, the Index of Core Industries (ICI) was in the news with the release of its new series. The new ICI series uses which of the following as its base year?

[A]. 2011-12

[B]. 2015-16

[C]. 2018-19

[D]. 2022-23

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[4]. Recently, the Supreme Court allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to proceed with India's first night safari project at:

[A]. Dudhwa National Park

[B]. Kukrail Reserve Forest

[C]. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

[D]. Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

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[5]. R. Vairamuthu, who was recently conferred the 60th Jnanpith Award for 2025, is primarily associated with which Indian language?

[A]. Kannada

[B]. Malayalam

[C]. Tamil

[D]. Telugu

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