[1]. Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, which creates a legal framework to levy a special cess on pan masala to improve public health and strengthen national security. What is the basis on which this cess will be computed?

[A]. Retail sale price of pan masala

[B]. Number of workers employed in the factory

[C]. Machine capacity such as pouches/tins per minute

[D]. Annual turnover of the manufacturer

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[2]. Recently, Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 began at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan to enhance joint counter-terrorist capabilities and strengthen defence cooperation. This exercise is conducted between India and which other country?

[A]. Indonesia

[B]. Thailand

[C]. Malaysia

[D]. Singapore

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[3]. Recently, Taiwan reported that warships were deployed, raising concerns about regional security. The Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the western Pacific located between major East Asian countries. Which of the following countries borders the Yellow Sea?

[A]. Japan

[B]. China

[C]. Philippines

[D]. Vietnam

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[4]. Recently, the RBI tightened rules for foreign banks by removing exemptions and imposing stricter intragroup exposure limits to align with the Large Exposures Framework (LEF), effective from April 1, 2026. What is the primary objective of RBI’s Large Exposures Framework (LEF)?

[A]. To promote foreign direct investment in Indian banks

[B]. To limit concentration risk by capping exposure to a single counterparty or group

[C]. To standardize capital adequacy ratios across banks

[D]. To regulate cross-border remittances

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[5]. Recently, the 46th GCC Summit in Manama concluded with the adoption of a declaration reaffirming deeper political, security, and economic integration among Gulf countries. What is the name of the declaration adopted at the summit?

[A]. Doha Declaration

[B]. Riyadh Vision Statement

[C]. Sakhir Declaration

[D]. Manama Charter

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