[1]. With reference to the proposed anti-doping law amendments, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The proposed framework seeks to criminalise trafficking and organised commercial activities linked to prohibited performance-enhancing substances.
2. Athletes will not be criminally prosecuted merely for anti-doping rule violations or positive doping tests unless involved in criminal offences such as trafficking or organised doping networks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[2]. Recently, Myopia was in the news as a growing global health concern. Myopia is a condition in which:

[A]. Nearby objects appear blurred while distant objects appear clear

[B]. Both near and distant objects appear equally blurred

[C]. Distant objects appear blurred while nearby objects appear clear

[D]. A person loses the ability to distinguish colours

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[3]. Recently, Sperm Whales were in the news due to a study on their communication patterns. Which of the following statements best describes sperm whales?

[A]. They are the largest baleen whales in the world

[B]. They are the largest toothed predators

[C]. They are freshwater mammals found only in rivers

[D]. They are the only whales without echolocation abilities

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[4]. Recently, the loitering munition system ‘Vayu Astra-1’ was successfully demonstrated for the Indian Army. During trials, the system showcased which of the following capabilities?

[A]. Mid-air refuelling capability

[B]. Hypersonic cruise capability

[C]. Abort attack and reattack capability

[D]. Submarine launch capability

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[5]. Recently, the report “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026” was in the news. The report was released by which of the following organisations?

[A]. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

[B]. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

[C]. International Energy Agency (IEA)

[D]. World Bank

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