[1]. Recently, the Blue Straggler Star (BSS), seen in the news, is a type of:

[A]. Neutron star formed from the collapsed core of a massive star after a supernova explosion

[B]. Variable star whose brightness changes periodically or irregularly over time

[C]. Main-sequence star that appears younger than other stars in an old star cluster

[D]. Brown dwarf with insufficient mass to sustain hydrogen fusion in its core

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[2]. Consider the following statements regarding Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG):

Statement I: RAG improves the accuracy of AI-generated responses by retrieving relevant information from an organization's own documents.

Statement II: RAG relies solely on the knowledge acquired by an AI model during its training and does not use external information.

In respect of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?

[A]. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.

[B]. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I.

[C]. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D]. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

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[3]. Recently, the MISHTI Scheme was in the news after Andhra Pradesh secured the second position under it. The scheme was launched by which Ministry?

[A]. Ministry of Jal Shakti

[B]. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

[C]. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

[D]. Ministry of Earth Sciences

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[4]. With reference to the recently introduced e-Zero FIR system for cybercrime cases, consider the following statements:

1. An e-Zero FIR is automatically registered for eligible cyber financial fraud complaints lodged through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or the 1930 helpline.
2. The e-Zero FIR is transferred to the cybercrime police station having territorial jurisdiction over the offence.
3. The complainant is required to visit the concerned police station within three days to convert the e-Zero FIR into a regular FIR.

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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[5]. With reference to the SHANTI campaign, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It has been launched to support India's candidature for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2028–2029.
2. The campaign also reiterates India's demand for reforms and expansion of the UN Security Council.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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