1) The term “Mimeusemia kali” recently seen in news is?
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Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – Mimeusemia kali is a new species of forester moth recently discovered in Karnataka's Kali Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats.
It was announced by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India, this colorful, day-flying insect marks the first addition to the Mimeusemia genus in nearly 30 years.
2) Which one of the following is widely used as binder in road construction?
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Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct – Bitumen is widely used as a binder (or glue) in road construction to hold aggregates (like sand and crushed stone) together.
3) What is Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) recently seen in news?
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Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct – The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is a climate phenomenon associated with wind and monsoon patterns.
The IOD—often referred to as the "Indian Niño"—is a coupled ocean and atmosphere cycle characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature across the equatorial Indian Ocean.
4) Which one of the following established CAPEXIL (Chemical & Allied Products Export Promotion Council)?
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Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – Ministry of Commerce and Industry established CAPEXIL (Chemical & Allied Products Export Promotion Council) in March 1958.
5) Which is the nodal agency for Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)?
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Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – The nodal agency for the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The DGFT functions as an attached office under this ministry and is primarily responsible for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy to facilitate and regulate foreign trade in India
