[1]. Recently, Finance Minister stated that India aims to increase the manufacturing sector's share in GDP from 12% to 23% over the next two decades, supported by the growth of sunrise industries. What is a sunrise industry?

[A]. An industry in decline

[B]. An industry with low growth and innovation

[C]. A sector experiencing rapid growth and innovation

[D]. A sector with government monopoly

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[2]. Recently, the Poás volcano, one of Costa Rica's most visited tourist sites, erupted, prompting alerts due to increased gas emissions and small explosions. Where is the Poás volcano located?

[A]. Chile

[B]. Nicaragua

[C]. Costa Rica

[D]. Ecuador

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[3]. According to the 2024 European State of the Climate Report, Europe has warmed nearly twice as fast as the global average, leading to serious climatic changes. What is Arctic amplification?

[A]. The warming of tropical regions

[B]. The rapid warming of the Arctic at a faster rate than the global average

[C]. The increase in global temperatures affecting only the Southern Hemisphere

[D]. The cooling effect in polar regions

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[4]. The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet recently approved a scheme for developing buffer zones in the state’s nine tiger reserves. What is a buffer zone?

[A]. An area with no human activity, only for wildlife conservation

[B]. A transitional space surrounding a protected area with regulated human activity

[C]. The core area of a Tiger Reserve with no human presence

[D]. A zone where development activities are unrestricted

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[5]. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) recorded a turnover of Rs 1.70 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25. Which ministry is KVIC associated with?

[A]. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

[B]. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

[C]. Ministry of Rural Development

[D]. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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