[1]. Recently, forest officials recorded a rare striped hyena sighting inside the Kali Tiger Reserve safari zone near Dandeli, Karnataka, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity. Where is the Kali Tiger Reserve located?

[A]. Coorg

[B]. Uttara Kannada

[C]. Wayanad

[D]. Nilgiris

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[2]. Recently, the first-ever Indian Scops Owl sighting was reported near Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary in Vijayanagara, Karnataka. What is the scientific name of the Indian Scops Owl?

[A]. Strix aluco

[B]. Ninox scutulata

[C]. Otus bakkamoena

[D]. Athene brama

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[3]. The Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) program, aimed at integrating AI competencies into India’s education system, was launched by which ministry?

[A]. Ministry of Education

[B]. Ministry of Electronics & IT

[C]. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

[D]. Ministry of Science & Technology

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[4]. In October 2025, representatives from several Central Asian countries endorsed a six-year work programme. The Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI), primarily focuses on:

[A]. Building wildlife parks across Central Asia

[B]. Conserving migratory mammal species

[C]. Promoting trade of exotic animals

[D]. Expanding urban development in Central Asia

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[5]. Ukraine recently launched a counterattack against Russia using Storm Shadow missiles. What type of missile is the Storm Shadow?

[A]. Air-launched long-range cruise missile

[B]. Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)

[C]. Surface-to-air missile (SAM)

[D]. Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM)

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