[1]. Recently, the Government of India launched the Collateral Support for Export Credit Initiative under the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN sub-scheme to strengthen MSME exports. Which of the following statements about this initiative is/are correct?

1. It is part of the Export Promotion Mission announced in Union Budget 2025-26.
2. It provides collateral-free export credit support to MSME exporters through CGTMSE.
3. The guarantee coverage can go up to 85% for micro and small exporters.
4. It applies only to long-term capital expenditure loans.

Select the correct answer:

[A]. 1, 2 and 3 only

[B]. 1 and 4 only

[C]. 2 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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[2]. Recently, Bulgaria marked its entry into the Eurozone, highlighting its location in Southeast Europe.

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

[A]. Bucharest

[B]. Belgrade

[C]. Sofia

[D]. Skopje

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[3]. Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, remembering her pioneering resistance against British rule. Which of the following statements about Rani Velu Nachiyar is correct?

[A]. She was the ruler of Jhansi and fought the British in the Revolt of 1857

[B]. She was the first Indian queen to actively oppose British rule and reclaim her kingdom

[C]. She led the Santhal rebellion against colonial authorities

[D]. She founded the Sikh Empire in North India

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[4]. Recently, a deadly bar fire at Crans-Montana, a Swiss ski resort, brought global attention to the region. Crans-Montana is located in which mountain range?

[A]. Pyrenees

[B]. Carpathians

[C]. Alps

[D]. Apennines

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[5]. Recently, Amazonian stingless bees became the world’s first insect to receive legal rights after ordinances passed by municipalities in Peru. Which of the following best explains the importance of Amazonian stingless bees?

[A]. They are the primary producers of commercial honey exported worldwide

[B]. They were recently evolved insects found only in South America

[C]. They are the only bees capable of surviving in cold climates

[D]. They pollinate more than 80% of Amazonian flora and support key crops

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