[1]. Recently, the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) was in the news. It is primarily designed to:

[A]. Provide satellite communication to naval vessels

[B]. Detect and track underwater submarines

[C]. Map offshore oil and gas reserves

[D]. Monitor marine biodiversity

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[2]. With reference to the Global Passport Index (GPI), recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The Global Passport Index (GPI) ranks passports based not only on visa-free travel but also on investment opportunities and quality of living.
2. In the 2026 Global Passport Index, India was ranked 125th globally.
3. The index is published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

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 United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (UNGCP) were in the news. They serve as:

[A]. A legally binding international treaty on consumer rights

[B]. A UN convention on product quality standards

[C]. A global agreement regulating international trade disputes

[D]. A non-binding global framework for consumer protection laws and policies

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[4]. Recently, Pandavani was in the news following the demise of renowned folk artist Teejan Bai. Pandavani is a traditional folk theatre and ballad singing style associated with which of the following states?

[A]. Odisha

[B]. Chhattisgarh

[C]. Madhya Pradesh

[D]. Jharkhand

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[5]. Recently, the asteroid Torifune was in the news after a close flyby by Japan's Hayabusa2 probe. Torifune is classified as a:

[A]. Main-belt asteroid

[B]. Near-Earth asteroid (NEA)

[C]. Trojan asteroid

[D]. Kuiper Belt object

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