[1]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the resumption of on-tap licensing for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). Under which Act does RBI grant licences to UCBs?

[A]. Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

[B]. Banking Regulation Act, 1949

[C]. Cooperative Societies Act, 1912

[D]. Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970

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[2]. With reference to the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Bill replaces the colonial-era Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891.
2. It recognizes electronic, digital, virtual, and cloud-based bank records as admissible evidence subject to prescribed conditions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[3]. Recently, the Phoenix Species Project was launched with a $200 million commitment. The initiative primarily aims to:

[A]. Restore degraded wetlands across Asia

[B]. Expand protected marine areas by 2030

[C]. Eliminate invasive alien species globally

[D]. Recover 100 highly threatened species facing extinction

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[4]. Recently, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 was conferred on which of the following grassroots women changemakers?

[A]. P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal

[B]. Soumya Swaminathan and Sunita Narain

[C]. Vandana Shiva and Medha Patkar

[D]. Jamuna Tudu and Tulsi Gowda

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[5]. Recently, the 'Seafarer-First' initiative was launched by the Government of India to:

[A]. Promote employment of Indian seafarers in foreign shipping companies

[B]. Protect and support Indian seafarers operating in conflict-affected maritime zones

[C]. Develop new ports along the Indian coastline

[D]. Expand coastal shipping under Sagarmala

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