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Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) began the process to de-list 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). Under which law are RUPPs registered with the ECI?
Q2
The arrest of the vessel MSC Akiteta II by the Kerala government was based on provisions under which Indian law governing maritime disputes?
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with students via ham radio from ISS. Who first proved the existence of radio waves?
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A new messaging app called Bitchat enables peer-to-peer communication without a centralized server. What networking technology does Bitchat use to function?
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Recently, India received the second GE-F404 engine from the United States for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A fighter jet programme. What type of aircraft is the LCA Tejas?
Q6
Which Indian state recently launched the Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to enhance healthcare access for tribal populations?
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Recently, the mobile application “Meri Panchayat” won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025 Champion Award for promoting digital inclusion in rural governance. What is the main aim of the “Meri Panchayat” mobile application?
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PM Narendra Modi was conferred ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’. What is the full form of CARICOM?
Q9
The Uttarakhand government initiated a study to assess the carrying capacity of its Himalayan cities. What does carrying capacity refer to?
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Recently, the Ministry of Culture celebrated the Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival, marking 1,000 years of a historic Chola naval expedition to Southeast Asia. Which Chola emperor led this expedition?
Q11
Recently, astronomers explained how Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) caused rare northern lights over Ladakh in May 2024. What are CMEs primarily composed of?
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Recently, the Delhi government notified the Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025 to safeguard the rights and welfare of transgender persons. Who is empowered to issue identity certificates under the new rules?
Q13
According to the Enemy Property Act, 1968, who manages enemy properties in India?
Q14
Recently, the Government of India made facial recognition mandatory for pregnant and lactating women to access take-home rations under which national scheme?
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Recently, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship cited the SIB as delivering measurable social impact. What does SIB refer to in this context?
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Recently, the Finance Minister called for collaboration between industry and government to expand Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and attract more Fortune 500 companies to India. What is the primary function of GCCs?
Q17
Which financial instrument transfers catastrophic insurance risk to investors, offering high yields but with a risk of losing the principal if a natural disaster occurs?
Q18
Recently, which international organization released the ‘Global Findex 2025’ report, highlighting India’s progress in digital and financial inclusion?
Q19
Consider the following statements with reference to the Codex Alimentarius Commission: 1) It was established jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in May 1963. 2) 2) It has its headquarters in Rome. 3) Membership of the Commission is open to all Member Nations and Associate Members of FAO and WHO which are interested in international food standards. 4) India became a member of CAC in 1964. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q20
Recently, Senegal was declared free of trachoma by the WHO, becoming the 25th country globally to achieve this milestone. What type of disease is trachoma?
Q21
Recently, the sacred Behdeinkhlam Festival was celebrated in Meghalaya. Which community primarily celebrates this festival?
Q22
At the India Maize Summit 2025, the Union Minister spoke about maize cultivation. Which soil type is most suitable for growing maize in India?
Q23
France has announced an agreement to grant more autonomy to New Caledonia by creating the "State of New Caledonia" within the French Republic. Where is New Caledonia located?
Q24
Recently, India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol, five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme. Ethanol is primarily produced from?
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Recently, the Indian Navy received INS Udaygiri, the second ship under Project 17A, marking a significant step in modernizing India's naval fleet. INS Udaygiri belongs to which class of frigates?