[1]. Recently, the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was in the news ahead of its first summit in 2026. Which of the following animals is covered under the IBCA initiative?

[A]. Polar Bear

[B]. Jaguar

[C]. Red Panda

[D]. Hyena

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[2]. Recently, the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) was in the news. MARS operates under which of the following organisations?

[A]. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

[B]. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

[C]. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

[D]. International Energy Agency (IEA)

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[3]. Recently, India’s first germanium-free thermal imaging payload for drones was unveiled. The technology replaces germanium lenses with which of the following materials?

[A]. Graphene

[B]. Silicon carbide

[C]. Chalcogenide glass

[D]. Quartz crystal

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[4]. Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) increased the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane. FRP refers to:

[A]. The export price fixed for sugar exports

[B]. The minimum price at which sugar mills must procure sugarcane from farmers

[C]. The subsidy provided to sugar mills for ethanol production

[D]. The market price of refined sugar fixed by states

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[5]. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, to make intentional insult or obstruction to the singing of Vande Mataram a punishable offence.

Statement-II: The existing Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 currently provides statutory protection only to the National Anthem, National Flag, and the Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

[B]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

[C]. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

[D]. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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