[1]. Recently, the Caspian Sea was in the news. Which of the following statements about the Caspian Sea is correct?

[A]. It is the world's largest inland body of water.

[B]. It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through a natural strait.

[C].  It is bordered by only three countries.

[D]. It receives most of its water from the Yangtze River.

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

1. An Omega Block is an atmospheric weather pattern in which a high-pressure area remains trapped between two low-pressure zones.
2. It is named after the Greek letter ‘Omega’ (Ω) because the jet stream pattern resembles that shape.
3. Omega Blocks primarily occur over tropical regions due to the strengthening of monsoon winds.

Which of the statements given above is/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, Volcán de Fuego was in the news following a volcanic eruption. It is located in which of the following countries?

[A]. Mexico

[B]. Guatemala

[C]. Ecuador

[D]. Chile

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[4]. Recently, the Sistan sand boa (Eryx sistanensis) was recorded for the first time in India. It was discovered in which of the following regions?

[A]. Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

[B]. Northern Thar Desert, Rajasthan

[C]. Cold Desert of Ladakh

[D]. Great Nicobar Island

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[5]. Recently, the Index of Services Production (ISP) was in the news. The primary objective of the Index of Services Production (ISP) is to:

[A]. Measure agricultural production across states

[B]. Measure the short-term changes in the growth of the services sector

[C]. Track industrial production in manufacturing industries

[D]. Assess exports of information technology services only

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