[1]. Recently, the Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Qingdao, China, but failed to issue a joint statement after India declined to sign the draft that omitted reference to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. Which of the following countries is not a member of the SCO?

[A]. India

[B]. Mongolia

[C]. China

[D]. Russia

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[2]. Recently, India engaged with China regarding restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, which are essential for electric vehicles and other automotive components. Which country holds the largest reserves of rare earth elements?

[A]. Brazil

[B]. India

[C]. China

[D]. Australia

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[3]. Recently, flash floods triggered by cloudbursts claimed five lives in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. What is the technical definition of a cloudburst?

[A]. 5 cm rainfall in 30 minutes

[B]. 10 cm or more rainfall in an hour over ~10 km²

[C]. Sudden rainfall in desert regions

[D]. Overflow of glacial lakes due to heat

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[4]. What is the primary rationale behind launching the ‘Tigers Outside of Tiger Reserve’ pilot scheme?

[A]. Manage human-tiger conflict using tech and support

[B]. Relocate all tigers into reserves

[C]. Promote tourism outside tiger reserves

[D]. Conduct census of tigers outside reserves

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[5]. Why has the Election Commission ordered a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar?

[A]. To prepare for delimitation

[B]. To prevent repeated and ineligible entries

[C]. To add more polling booths

[D]. To introduce electronic voting in rural areas

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