[1]. Recently, the annual Bonn Climate Change Conference began in Bonn, Germany, bringing together global stakeholders to advance discussions under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Which of the following bodies advises the UNFCCC on scientific and technological matters related to climate change?

[A]. Subsidiary Body for Implementation

[B]. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

[C]. Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice

[D]. United Nations Environment Programme

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[2]. Recently, a rare oarfish—often called the ‘doomsday fish’ in Japanese folklore—was caught off the Tamil Nadu coast, drawing attention due to its deep-sea origin and mythical reputation. What is the scientific name of the oarfish?

[A]. Regalecusglesne

[B]. Osteichthyes marina

[C]. Anguilla japonica

[D]. Architeuthis dux

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[3]. Recently, India recorded its earliest southwest monsoon onset since 2009, with Kerala being the first state to receive its showers. What geographical feature helps Kerala receive the first monsoon rains?

[A]. Eastern Ghats

[B]. Thar Desert

[C]. Western Ghats

[D]. Satpura Range

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[4]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India relaxed priority sector lending norms for small finance banks to improve lending flexibility and asset diversification. What is the new priority sector lending target for SFBs as a percentage of their adjusted net bank credit?

[A]. 75%

[B]. 50%

[C]. 60%

[D]. 65%

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[5]. Recently, India ranked 99th in the 2025 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Index. How many Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UN in 2015?

[A]. 17

[B]. 15

[C]. 10

[D]. 20

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