[1]. Recently, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts for the procurement of the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System. The Tunguska system is primarily designed for which of the following purposes?

[A]. Long-range ballistic missile defence

[B]. Short-range air defence against low-flying aircraft and missiles

[C]. Anti-submarine warfare

[D]. Space-based surveillance

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[2]. With reference to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, recently introduced in the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. The Bill aims to decriminalise several provisions to promote Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living.
2. It proposes replacing imprisonment for minor offences with monetary penalties and administrative measures.
3. The Bill seeks to introduce stricter criminal penalties for procedural and technical defaults.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 1 and 3 only

[C]. 2 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[3]. Recently, the world’s first dedicated freight-only Shinkansen was introduced as a high-speed cargo carrier. The Shinkansen is associated with which of the following countries?

[A]. China

[B]. Japan

[C]. South Korea

[D]. Germany

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[4]. Recently, the Gruh Sugam portal was launched to facilitate digital home loan access for government personnel. The Gruh Sugam portal has been launched by which of the following organisations?

[A]. Reserve Bank of India

[B]. Housing and Urban Development Corporation

[C]. State Bank of India

[D]. National Housing Bank

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[5]. Recently, concerns were raised about threats to migratory species during a global event under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). The CMS operates under which of the following organisations?

[A]. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

[B]. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

[C]. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

[D]. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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