[1]. Recently, Ethiopia was in the news after signing a bilateral market access protocol with India for WTO accession. Ethiopia is located in which of the following regions of Africa?

[A]. Sahel Region

[B]. Horn of Africa

[C]. Great Lakes Region

[D]. Maghreb Region

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[2]. With reference to Bond Yields, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. Government bonds are sovereign debt instruments issued by governments to borrow money and bridge fiscal deficits.
2. Bond prices and bond yields share an inverse relationship.
3. When market interest rates rise, the prices of older bonds with lower coupon rates tend to increase.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[3]. Recently, the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ was in the news. The campaign primarily aims to promote which of the following?

[A]. Expansion of genetically modified crops

[B]. Soil test-based nutrient management and balanced fertiliser use

[C]. Large-scale mechanised farming in urban areas

[D]. Export-oriented monoculture farming

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[4]. Recently, Major Abhilasha Barak was honoured by the United Nations with which of the following awards?

[A]. United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award

[B]. UN Peacekeeping Leadership Award

[C]. Dag Hammarskjöld Medal

[D]. UN Women in Security Award

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[5]. Recently, the 181^st birth anniversary of Pandit Iyothee Thass was celebrated. He is best known for promoting the revival of which of the following religions among oppressed communities in South India?

[A]. Jainism

[B]. Sikhism

[C]. Buddhism

[D]. Zoroastrianism

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