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• With reference to the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon, consider the following statements:

  1. It has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad.
  2. It functions by integrating precision-guided propulsion and navigation kits to convert conventional shells into long-range munitions.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2

• The Attenboroughnculus tau, seen in the news recently, is a?

  • A newly identified species of wasp
  • Species of fossilized marine organism from the Cambrian period
  • Newly identified species of parasite found in amphibians
  • Genetically modified microorganism used in biotechnology

• The Tristan da Cunha island, seen in the news recently, is located in?

  • South Pacific Ocean near Chile
  • South Atlantic Ocean between Africa and South America
  • Indian Ocean near Madagascar
  • Arctic Ocean near Greenlan

• With reference to the National Panchayat Awards 2025, consider the following statements:

  1. The awards are conferred by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to incentivize best-performing Panchayats across the country.
  2. These awards are aligned with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the grassroots level.
  3. Only Gram Panchayats are eligible for these awards, while Intermediate and District Panchayats are excluded.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • 1 and 2 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 3

• Consider the following countries:

  1. Uganda
  2. Tanzania
  3. Burundi
  4. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  How many of the above countries share a land boundary with Rwanda?

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • All four