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Question: With reference to ‘Parichha Dam’ recently in the news, consider the following statements:
1. Recently, it was recognized as a ‘World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS)’ by UNESCO.
2. The dam is located on Betwa River in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
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 Global Digital Capacity Building Alliance (GDCBA), consider the following statements:
1. It is an initiative of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Government of India,
2. It was launched at the India AI Impact Summit, New Delhi.
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: Which state government recently organised a state-level ‘Reel for Soil and Water Conservation’ competition?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu
Ans (a)

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Question: With reference to “National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ”, consider the following statements:
1. The report was released by the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), which works under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
2. The report examines resources across the “twilight zone” which extends from 200 to 1,000 metres below the ocean surface.
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 (b)

Question: With reference to the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council, consider the following statements:
1. It was held in Bengaluru.
2. It was chaired by the Union Home Minister.
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: What was Neeraj Chopra’s rank at the Lausanne Diamond League 2026?
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
Ans (b)

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Question: With reference to the newly developed cancer drug RK-251, consider the following statements:
1. RK-251 is designed to become active primarily inside cancer cells.
2. It is designed to eliminate the need for all forms of conventional chemotherapy.
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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