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Question: With reference to the recently approved ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)’, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme envisages the development of 5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems.
2. Under the scheme, Central Financial Assistance of Rs. One crore per MW will be provided for eligible Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the recently approved ‘Samudra Manthan’ – the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. The scheme has been approved to explore polymetallic nodules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved continuation of the PM-KISAN Scheme to 2030–31.
2. The PM-KISAN Scheme was launched in February 2015.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

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Question: Recently, APEDA facilitated the first-ever air shipment of Neelam and Totapuri mangoes from:
(a) Kerala
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Telangana
(d) Karnataka
Ans (d)

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. Smt. Varsha Ashok Aglawe recently became the first woman Director General of the Geological Survey of India.
2. Geological Survey of India (GSI) was established in 1851.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: The Manjhi-Chalaki recently in the news, are the representatives of:
(a) Santhal’s social traditions
(b) Bastar’s social traditions
(c) Niyamgiri Hills’s social traditions
(d) Alluri Sitharama Raju district’s social traditions
Ans (b)

Question: With reference to India’s first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity insurance product under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP), consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by the Union Ministry of Finance.
2. It is designed by the New India Assurance Company Limited.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

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Question: Which country has recently officially changed its name to the Republic of ​Naoero?
(a) Nauru
(b) Niger
(c) Nicaragua
(d) North Macedonia
Ans (a)

Question: In which state, a performance of the traditional Dhimsa dance by more than 13,000 tribal women and girl students was recognised by Guinness World Records as the “largest Dhimsa dance”?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Karnataka
(d) Odisha
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to the 4.2 ka climatic event, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It It is associated with weakening of the Indian Summer Monsoon.
2. It is associated with the onset of the Meghalayan Age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Recently Indian scientists published a report on the possible causes of decline of Harappan Civilization using sediment records from Deoria Tal which is located in:
(a) Gujarat
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttarakhand
Ans (d)

Question: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended the inclusion of the pygmy hog in the list of critically endangered species under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH). Currently, pygmy hog’s habitat is found in:
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Odisha
(c) Assam
(d) Gujarat
Ans (c)

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