[1]. Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange and yellow alerts for regions including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. What is the criterion for declaring a heat wave in the Plains?

[A]. Maximum temperature is below 30°C

[B]. Maximum temperature reaches at least 35°C or more

[C]. Departure from normal is 3.5°C to 5°C

[D]. Maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C or more

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[2]. Recently, the Indian Prime Minister visited Saudi Arabia and co-chaired the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). Where is Saudi Arabia located?

[A]. West Asia

[B]. North Africa

[C]. Southeast Asia

[D]. Central Asia

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[3]. Recently, a petition in the Supreme Court sought the invocation of which constitutional provision mandating the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure its governance in accordance with the Constitution?

[A]. Article 352

[B]. Article 354

[C]. Article 355

[D]. Article 356

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[4]. The Taliban recently shifted their stance on heritage sites, including pre-Islamic relics in Afghanistan. What was the name of the larger Buddha statue in Bamiyan Valley?

[A]. Salsal

[B]. Shamama

[C]. Vairochana

[D]. Shakyamuni

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[5]. The Government has amended the Tobacco Board Rules, 1976, extending the registration validity for Virginia tobacco growers from 1 year to 3 years. Where is tobacco believed to have originated from?

[A]. South America

[B]. Africa

[C]. Europe

[D]. North America

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