[1]. Recently, Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA) was in the news. It is conducted to:

[A]. Promote dairy farming

[B]. Test preparedness for animal disease outbreaks

[C]. Increase livestock exports

[D]. Improve cattle breeding

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[2]. With reference to the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS), recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) was announced in the Union Budget 2026.
2. The scheme aims to create a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem in India through financial incentives.
3. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Which of the above statements 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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[3]. Recently, the new deep-sea fish Cyttopsis indica (Indian dory) was discovered in which of the following water bodies?

[A]. Bay of Bengal

[B]. Arabian Sea

[C]. Red Sea

[D]. Andaman Sea

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[4]. Recently, the Union Government proposed a customized governance framework for Ladakh under which of the following constitutional provisions?

[A]. Fifth Schedule

[B]. Sixth Schedule

[C]. Article 371

[D]. Article 356

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[5]. With reference to the Maritime Development Fund (MDF), recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Interest Incentivization Fund (IIF) is financed jointly by the Central and State Governments.
2. The Maritime Development Fund (MDF) was established in September 2025 to address the long-term financing needs of the maritime sector.
3. The Maritime Investment Fund (MIF) is a component of the MDF, with the Government of India contributing 49% of its corpus.

Which of the above statements 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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