[1]. Recently, Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was in the news for celebrating its Raising Day. Project Chetak is primarily associated with which of the following regions?

[A]. Northeastern states

[B]. Western border regions including Rajasthan and Punjab

[C]. Himalayan border regions in Ladakh

[D]. Coastal regions of southern India

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[2]. Recently, stagflation was in the news amid global energy shocks. Stagflation is best described as which of the following economic conditions?

[A]. High economic growth with low inflation

[B]. Low inflation with high employment

[C]. High inflation with stagnant growth and high unemployment

[D]. Deflation with rapid economic expansion

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[3]. Recently, the draft Tar Balls Management Rules, 2026 were released to address coastal pollution. Tar balls are best described as which of the following?

[A]. Naturally occurring mineral deposits on beaches

[B]. Organic waste generated by marine organisms

[C]. Microplastic particles formed from degraded plastic waste

[D]. Hardened residues of weathered crude oil found in oceans or on shores

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[4]. Recently, the Indian crested porcupine was in the news for damaging saffron crops in Kashmir. The Indian crested porcupine belongs to which of the following animal groups?

[A]. Reptiles

[B]. Amphibians

[C]. Rodents

[D]. Carnivores

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[5]. With reference to Babu Jagjivan Ram, recently in the news on his birth anniversary, consider the following statements:

1. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.
2. He played a key role during the Green Revolution as the Minister for Food and Agriculture.
3. He was the fifth Prime Minister of independent India.

Which of the above given statements is/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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