[1]. Recently, the government urged e-commerce platforms to conduct regular audits to eliminate 'dark patterns'—deceptive design practices that mislead users into actions they did not intend to take. This move is aimed at enhancing consumer trust and protection in the digital marketplace. What are ‘dark patterns?

[A]. Legal disclaimers added to protect the company in case of product failure

[B]. Algorithms that offer personalized recommendations

[C]. Deceptive design practices used to manipulate user behaviour online

[D]. Security protocols used to prevent online fraud

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[2]. A recent study published warns that if the world warms by 2.7°C under current climate policies, only 24% of today’s glaciers may remain, highlighting the extreme sensitivity of glaciers to global warming. Which of the following is not a major cause of glacier loss?

[A]. Volcanic eruptions beneath the ocean

[B]. Soot and particulate deposition on glacier surfaces

[C]. Rising global temperatures

[D]. Changes in precipitation patterns

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[3]. Recently, the southwest monsoon reached Mumbai on May 26 — the earliest ever recorded. The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), a key factor influencing monsoon activity, played a role in this early onset. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the MJO?

[A]. It is a moving system of winds, cloud, and pressure that travels eastward around the equator.

[B]. The MJO typically completes a global circuit in 30–60 days, but may sometimes take up to 90 days.

[C]. The MJO impacts rainfall mainly in the polar regions.

[D]. India falls within the tropical band where the MJO’s influence is strongly felt.

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[4]. Recently, the OPEC+ group led by Saudi Arabia decided to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day, marking the third straight month of production hikes. What is the main objective of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

[A]. To promote free-market competition among oil-producing nations

[B]. To coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries

[C]. To explore and develop new renewable energy sources globally

[D]. To monitor oil consumption patterns in developed countries only

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[5]. Delhi recently witnessed a storm with wind speeds up to 100 kmph, seen on radar as a ‘bow echo’. Which of the following is NOT true about bow echoes?

[A]. They appear as an archer’s bow on radar.

[B]. The term was coined by Ted Fujita in the 1970s.

[C]. They form when rain-cooled air lifts warm, moist air.

[D]. They are stationary and don’t cause strong winds.

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