[1]. Recently, a report highlighted India’s dependence on imports for critical minerals. Which of the following minerals is India not fully import-dependent on?

[A]. Lithium

[B]. Cobalt

[C]. Nickel

[D]. Copper

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[2]. Recently, Prosopis juliflora was in the news due to its use in bio-methanol production. Prosopis juliflora is best described as which of the following?

[A]. An indigenous medicinal plant of India

[B]. An invasive alien plant species

[C]. A marine algae used for biofuel

[D]. A genetically modified crop

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[3]. With reference to Parliamentary Committees, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. Parliamentary Committees are constituted to scrutinise the functioning of the government and ensure executive accountability.
2. Standing Committees are temporary bodies formed for a specific purpose and cease to exist after completing their task.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B].  2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[4]. With reference to the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. RBSK 2.0 expands the earlier 4Ds approach to include issues like non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions.
2. The programme focuses only on children below the age of 6 years.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[5]. Recently, the World Press Freedom Index 2026 was released. India ranked which of the following positions in the index?

[A]. 140

[B]. 150

[C]. 157

[D]. 165

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