[1]. Recently, the government allowed the distribution of Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) under the Public Distribution System (PDS) across several states. SKO is best described as which of the following?

[A]. A crude, unrefined petroleum product

[B]. A highly refined middle distillate fraction of crude oil

[C]. A synthetic fuel produced from biomass

[D]. A gaseous petroleum product used for cooking

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[2]. Recently, a study estimated the population of the jungle cats (Felis chaus) in India. Under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the jungle cat is listed under which of the following Schedules?

[A]. Schedule I

[B]. Schedule II

[C]. Schedule III

[D]. Schedule IV

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[3]. With reference to the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which are set to come into effect from 1 April 2026, consider the following statements:

1. The rules mandate four-stream segregation of waste at source- wet, dry, sanitary, and special care waste.
2. The rules promote digital tracking of waste through a centralised online portal managed by the Central Pollution Control Board.
3. The rules completely prohibit the use of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) in industries.

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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[4]. Recently, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was in the news for its role in insolvency cases. The NCLAT has been constituted under which of the following Acts?

[A]. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

[B]. Companies Act, 2013

[C]. Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

[D]. Competition Act, 2002

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[5]. Recently, India conducted Exercise Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity tri-service drill to strengthen coastal and island defence capabilities. The exercise was conducted in which of the following regions?

[A]. Lakshadweep Islands

[B]. Mumbai Coast

[C]. Gujarat Coast

[D]. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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