1. Which of the following is true about the Pulicat Lake?

• It is located entirely in Tamil Nadu.
• It is the second-largest brackish water lake in India.
• It is a freshwater lake, primarily used for agriculture.
• It is the largest lake in Andhra Pradesh.

2. What was the theme for the 17th BRICS Summit scheduled for 2025?

• Global South
• Strengthening Digital Economies
• Advancing Sustainable Development
• The Future of Global Governance

3. Dr. V. Narayanan was the Director of which key ISRO center before becoming the Chairman?

• Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
• Satish Dhawan Space Centre
• Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
• U R Rao Satellite Centre

4. The genetic and pharmacological approach used in this study resulted in the enhancement of which key plant components necessary for nitrogen uptake?

• Photosynthesis enzymes
• Nitrogen fixation bacteria
• Root nitrogen storage proteins
• High-affinity nitrate transporters (HATs)

5. Who is responsible for implementing the UJALA Scheme?

• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Ministry of Power, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
• Ministry of Finance