[1]. Recently, Iceland, long free of mosquitoes, detected the presence of Culiseta annulata mosquitoes. Where is Iceland located?

[A]. Between the Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean

[B]. Between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

[C]. Between the North Sea and Baltic Sea

[D]. Between Greenland Sea and Barents Sea

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[2]. Recently, the Green India Challenge launched a pilot bamboo plantation in Telangana’s Adilabad district to help restore the livelihoods of Kolam tribal communities. The Kolam tribe is classified as which of the following?

[A]. Denotified Tribe

[B]. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)

[C]. Scheduled Caste

[D]. Nomadic Tribe

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[3]. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) week commenced on 20th October 2025, with representatives from over 200 jurisdictions attending. What is the primary mandate of FATF?

[A]. Promote international trade

[B]. Monitor climate change initiatives

[C]. Regulate global stock markets

[D]. Combat money laundering and terrorist financing

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[4]. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched “UPI Help,” an AI-powered assistant for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform. What is the main purpose of “UPI Help”?

[A]. Resolve payment-related queries and track grievances

[B]. Facilitate international money transfers

[C]. Monitor stock market transactions

[D]. Offer investment advice

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[5]. A new GRAIN report warns that free trade agreements are imposing strict intellectual property rules on seeds, threatening farmers’ rights and biodiversity. What is the purpose of the Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)?

[A]. Regulate global agricultural trade

[B]. Monitor pesticide usage

[C]. Provide subsidies to farmers

[D]. Protect new plant varieties through breeders’ rights

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