[1]. Recently, during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the United Nations and global diplomats hailed it as Africa’s model for regional integration. Where is the headquarters of ECOWAS located?

[A]. Accra, Ghana

[B]. Lagos, Nigeria

[C]. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

[D]. Abuja, Nigeria

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[2]. Recently, the annual Shangri-La Dialogue was held in Singapore, bringing together defence leaders to discuss key strategic and security challenges. Which organisation is responsible for organising the Shangri-La Dialogue?

[A]. International Institute for Strategic Studies

[B]. United Nations Security Council

[C]. Association of Southeast Asian Nations

[D]. World Economic Forum

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[3]. Recently, Mount Etna erupted on Sicily island, Italy, drawing attention to its geological significance. What type of volcano is Mount Etna classified as?

[A]. Shield volcano

[B]. Cinder cone volcano

[C]. Stratovolcano

[D]. Caldera volcano

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[4]. Recently, the Telangana Government declared a Tiger Corridor Area linking Kawal and Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserves as a conservation reserve. What is the name of this newly declared reserve?

[A]. Amrabad Conservation Reserve

[B]. Nallamala Conservation Reserve

[C]. Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve

[D]. Eturnagaram Conservation Reserve

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[5]. Recently, India’s Fiscal Deficit for FY2024-25 was reported at 4.8% of GDP. What does fiscal deficit represent?

[A]. Total government income

[B]. Government borrowing from external sources

[C]. Difference between total expenditure and total receipts excluding borrowings

[D]. Total government expenditure only

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