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Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam’s upcoming visit to India (9–16 September) is significant because:

It is his first-ever foreign trip as Prime Minister

It is his first overseas bilateral visit in the current term

He will be attending the BRICS summit hosted by India

He will be signing a defence pact with India

According to the MEA Spokesperson, the Government of India’s response to anti-immigrant protests in Australia included:

Issuing travel advisories against visiting Australia

Withdrawing Indian students temporarily from Australian universities

Remaining in touch with the Australian Government and diaspora organisations

Imposing trade sanctions on Australia

Which landmark judgment first introduced the 50% ceiling on reservations in India?

State of Kerala v. N.M. Thomas (1975)

Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992)

Balaji v. State of Mysore (1962)

Janhit Abhiyan v. Union of India (2022)

According to the Janhit Abhiyan v. Union of India (2022) judgment, the 50% cap on reservations applies:

To all reservations, including EWS quota

Only to backward classes, not to EWS quota

Exclusively to SCs and STs

Only to reservations in promotions

Which Indian company currently has a WHO-prequalified rabies vaccine?

Cipla

Bharat Biotech

Sun Pharma

Dr. Reddy’s

Which of the following statements about stray dog populations in Europe and the US is MOST accurate?

There are no street dogs at all in Europe and the US.

Stray dogs are encouraged to increase tourism.

Stray dogs exist but are controlled by strict animal welfare laws.

Stray dogs are given rabies vaccines in the streets daily.

What is the main purpose of WHO prequalification of vaccines?

To increase the cost of vaccines

To ban domestic vaccines

To ensure quality, safety, and efficacy for global use

To promote only Western pharmaceutical companies

Which of the following is NOT a WHO-prequalified Indian rabies vaccine?

RABIVAX-S

VaxiRab N

ChiroRab

Covaxin

What is the primary reason for India’s high demand for rabies vaccines?

Export purposes

High street dog population and rabies risk

Government subsidies

To boost the pharma market

Why does the Moon appear red during a total lunar eclipse, also known as a "Blood Moon"?

The Moon emits its own red light during an eclipse

The Sun’s rays directly hit the Moon with a red tint

Earth’s atmosphere scatters blue light and bends red light toward the Moon

The Moon gets heated and glows red

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