[1]. Recently, heavy rain and strong winds lashed Delhi and nearby areas, causing waterlogging and flight delays at the airport. The weather was triggered by a fresh Western Disturbance over northern India. What are Western Disturbances?

[A]. Monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal

[B]. Local cyclones formed over the Thar Desert

[C]. Eastward-moving extra-tropical weather systems originating beyond Iran and Afghanistan

[D]. Tropical depressions from the Arabian Sea

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[2]. Recently, the United States approved a military hardware and logistics support package for India to bolster the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative. What is the main aim of the IPMDA initiative?

[A]. To conduct joint naval drills in the South China Sea

[B]. To enhance maritime security and shared domain awareness in the region

[C]. To promote cultural exchange among Indo-Pacific nations

[D]. To regulate shipping tariffs in international waters

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[3]. Recently, PM inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, marking a major step in placing the state on the global maritime map. What is the significance of the Vizhinjam International Seaport?

[A]. It is India’s largest naval base

[B]. It is the country’s first deepwater container transshipment port

[C]. It serves as the main port for fishing exports

[D]. It is the oldest commercial port in India

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[4]. Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) developed a 3D model showing that microgravity consistently increases human core body temperature—critical for long-duration space missions. What is microgravity?

[A]. A state of apparent weightlessness due to continuous free-fall orbit around Earth

[B]. A condition where gravity is amplified in spacecraft

[C]. A complete absence of gravity in deep space

[D]. A man-made simulation of gravity on Earth

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[5]. Amid tensions over water sharing, Punjab rejected the Bhakra Beas Management Board’s decision to release extra water to Haryana. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the adjudication of disputes related to the waters of inter-State rivers?

[A]. Article 324

[B]. Article 262

[C]. Article 300

[D]. Article 370

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