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Q1) With reference to Grants-in-Aid to the States under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. Statutory grants are provided to all States uniformly and are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. Grants for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and for raising the level of administration in Scheduled Areas are provided as part of statutory grants.
3. Discretionary grants can be given by the Union for public purposes even if such purposes fall outside its legislative competence.
4. All grants-in-aid to States are given on the recommendation of the Finance Commission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q2) With reference to the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO), consider the following statements:
1. PESO was established in 1898 and was earlier known as the Department of Explosives.
2. PESO functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and administers the Explosives Act, 1884 and the Petroleum Act, 1934.
3. PESO regulates the safety of explosives, petroleum products, and compressed gases such as LPG, CNG, LNG, and compressed bio-gas in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q3) With reference to the Tea Board of India, consider the following statements:
1. The present Tea Board was constituted under the Tea Act, 1953 and came into existence on 1 April 1954.
2. The Tea Board functions as a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
3. The primary functions of the Tea Board are confined only to export promotion of tea.
4. The Board is reconstituted every three years and includes representatives of Parliament, tea producers, traders, brokers, consumers, state governments, and trade unions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q4) With reference to the concept of Constitutional Tort in India, consider the following statements:
1. A constitutional tort refers to a judicial remedy where the State can be held vicariously liable for wrongful acts committed by its officials in the course of official duties.
2. Courts may award compensation under constitutional tort for violations of fundamental or civil rights.
3. According to the Constitution of India, hate speech is explicitly categorised as a constitutional tort.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q5) With reference to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination initiatives in India, consider the following statements:
1. India has launched a campaign to vaccinate 14-year-old girls against HPV using the Gardasil-4 vaccine.
2. The indigenous HPV vaccine Cervavac has already been included in the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
3. The World Health Organization (WHO) allowed a single-dose schedule for HPV vaccination in 2022.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q6) With reference to the Central Administrative Tribunal, consider the following statements:
1. It was established under Article 323A of the Constitution through the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.
2. It adjudicates disputes related to recruitment and service conditions of persons employed in public services under the Union Government.
3. It has the power to punish for contempt, similar to the powers of a High Court.
4. Its decisions are final and cannot be challenged before High Courts.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q7) With reference to the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), consider the following statements:
1. NSQF is an outcome- and competency-based framework that organizes qualifications based on knowledge, skills, aptitude, and learning outcomes.
2. The framework consists of twelve levels representing increasing complexity of skills and responsibilities.
3. NSQF integrates academic education, vocational education, training, and experiential learning.
4. NSQF is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment under the Skill India Mission.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q8) With reference to euthanasia and the right to die with dignity in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court recognised the legality of passive euthanasia for the first time in the Aruna Shanbaug vs Union of India (2011) case.
2. In Common Cause vs Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court held that the right to die with dignity is part of the right to life under Article 21 and allowed the concept of a “living will”.
3. Active euthanasia is legally permitted in India under Supreme Court guidelines.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q9) With reference to electoral systems used in India, consider the following statements:
1. In the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, a candidate must secure more than 50 percent of the total votes to be declared elected.
2. Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in India are conducted using the Proportional Representation (PR) system.
3. Elections to the Rajya Sabha, Legislative Councils, and the offices of the President and Vice President in India are conducted using the First-Past-The-Post system.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q10) With reference to the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, consider the following statements:
1. The Central Government can regulate or prohibit the production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities to maintain supply and ensure equitable distribution at fair prices.
2. The Act empowers the government to control prices, regulate storage and transport, and require persons holding stock of an essential commodity to sell a specified quantity to the government.
3. Orders issued under this Act by the Central Government must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.
How many of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?
Q11) With reference to the Special Leave to Appeal jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court may grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, or order passed by any court or tribunal in India, except those related to the Armed Forces.
2. This power is discretionary in nature and is not a matter of right for litigants.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q12) With reference to the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct (2002), consider the following statements:
1. They were developed to lay down ethical standards for judges and ensure judicial integrity.
2. They are legally binding on all countries that are members of the United Nations.
3. They were endorsed by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 2006.
4. They complement the UN Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary (1985).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q13) The terms “Blue Book” and “Yellow Book” are related to:
Q14) With reference to certain operations launched by the Railway Protection Force, consider the following pairs:
Operation --Purpose
1 Operation AAHT- To prevent human trafficking through the railway network
2. Operation Satark - To check smuggling and illegal transportation of goods through trains
3.Operation Jeevan Raksha- To save passengers from falling under moving trains at stations
4. Operation Amanat -To trace and return lost luggage or valuables of passengers
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q15) Consider the following statements regarding the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF):
1.It was established under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023 and functions under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
2.It subsumed the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) to streamline research funding in India.
3.It aims to mobilise ?50,000 crore for research funding between 2023–2028, with the majority expected from government sources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q16) .With reference to MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It is an initiative to enhance public understanding of the Union Budget 2026, especially among youth.
2.It involves a multi-stage process including a national quiz and an essay round at State/UT level.
3.It culminates in a virtual interaction of selected participants with the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q17) .
With reference to “Project KAL”, consider the following statements:
1.It is an indigenous long-range strike drone under development in India.
2.It is designed to enhance unmanned combat capabilities and conduct deep-penetration strikes.
3.It is primarily meant for short-range surveillance without strike capability.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q18) .The Cyber Swachhta Kendra, recently seen in the news, is operated by which of the following?
Q19) .
With reference to the Biopharma SHAKTI initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to promote domestic production of biologics and biosimilars.
2.It has an outlay of ?10,000 crore over five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q20) .
With reference to the Sainik Schools Society (SSS), consider the following statements:
1.It is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Defence.
2.The Society runs Sainik Schools, which are English medium residential schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q21) .
With reference to the National Science and Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS), consider the following statements:
1.It is a division under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) that builds a database on resources devoted to scientific and technological activities.
2.It is responsible for the collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination of information on resources devoted to scientific and technological activities in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q22) .
With reference to the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), consider the following statements:
1.It was established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 to adjudicate disputes related to service matters.
2.The Tribunal conducts its proceedings in regional languages and follows procedures distinct from High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q23) .Consider the following statements regarding Piped Natural Gas (PNG):
1.Piped Natural Gas (PNG) mainly consists of methane (CH?) with small proportions of other higher hydrocarbons.
2.PNG is supplied to domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers through pipelines made of carbon steel, polyethylene, and galvanized iron.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q24) .
With reference to the ‘MANAS Portal’, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.The MANAS National Narcotics Helpline Portal is an initiative that provides a 24×7 platform for citizens to easily report drug-related issues.
2.Once a complaint is submitted through the portal, the information is promptly examined by a designated officer of the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q25) .Consider the following statements regarding the WIDUSHI programme:
1.It is a programme launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to support senior women scientists in research.
2.It operates under the umbrella scheme Women in Science and Engineering–KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN).
3.It provides support only to women scientists currently holding permanent government positions.
Which one of the following is correct?
Q26) .Consider the following statements regarding the System of National Accounts (SNA):
1.The System of National Accounts (SNA) is the internationally agreed standard set of recommendations on how to compile measures of economic activity.
2.The SNA is designed only for developed countries and cannot be applied to developing economies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q27) .Tied grants, recently seen in the news, refer to:
Q28) With reference to the geomorphological process of Nivation, consider the following statements:
1. Nivation refers to the erosion and weathering of ground beneath and around a persistent snow patch.
2. It mainly occurs due to repeated freeze–thaw cycles and meltwater action.
3. The process results in the formation of a depression known as a nivation hollow.
4. Nivation is primarily a coastal geomorphological process occurring in tropical regions.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q29) Hydrological hysteresis, recently seen in news refers to:
Q30) .Consider the following statements about Ceres:
1.It is the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
2.It is the only dwarf planet located in the inner solar system.
3.It has a thick atmosphere and multiple moons.
4.Nearby Jupiter's strong gravity prevented it from becoming a fully formed planet.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q31) .With reference to the Godavari River, consider the following statements:
1.The Godavari basin extends over states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha in addition to smaller parts in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Puducherry .
2.The basin is bounded by Satmala hills, the Ajanta range and the Mahadeo hills on the north, by the Eastern Ghats on the south and the east and by the Western Ghats on the west.
3.The Godavari River rises from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra about 80 km from the Arabian Sea at an elevation of 1,067 m.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q32) .The term “Orinoco Belt” is best described as:
Q33) .Which one of the following best describes the term “Solar Cycle”?
Q34) With reference to global economic development paradigms, consider the following statements:
1. The “Washington Consensus” refers to a set of policy prescriptions emphasizing market liberalization, privatization, and fiscal discipline.
2. The “Cornwall Consensus” proposes a new development paradigm focusing on sustainability, inclusive growth, and a greater role for the state in economic policy.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q35) With reference to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production in India, consider the following statements:
1. Domestic LPG production in India mainly comes from crude oil distillation and refinery processes such as Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCU).
2. India’s domestic LPG production meets nearly all of its total consumption requirements.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q36) With reference to a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), consider the following statements:
1. SIP allows investors to invest fixed amounts of money at regular intervals in mutual funds or other financial instruments.
2. SIP operates on the principle of Dollar-Cost Averaging, which can help reduce the impact of market volatility over time.
3. SIP requires investors to invest a large lump-sum amount at a single point in time.
How many of the above statement/s Iis/are incorrect?
Q37) “Double deflation” and “volume extrapolation” are most aptly related to:
Q38) Consider the following statements regarding the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC):
1.It is an apex body of the gem and jewellery industry sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2.Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.
3.It acts as the nodal agency in India for implementing the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q39) With reference to the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), consider the following statements:
1.It is implemented by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
2.It enables real-time tracking of fund flows and expenditure under government schemes.
3.It was originally designed only for monitoring the fiscal deficit of the Union Government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q40) Consider the following statements about Project Insight:
1.It was launched by the Income Tax Department to use AI and data analytics for improving tax compliance.
2.It relies on voluntary disclosure only and does not use third-party financial data.
3.It includes the Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE) strategy to encourage taxpayers to correct their returns.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Q41) With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, consider the following statements:
1. UNCLOS was negotiated during the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea held between 1973 and 1982.
2. The Convention established the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to settle disputes related to the interpretation and application of the treaty.
3. India ratified UNCLOS in 1995 and follows its provisions in maritime governance.
4. The United States is a party to UNCLOS after ratifying the Convention.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q42) Match the following bilateral military exercises of India with the countries with which they are conducted:
Exercise ---Country
1 Yudh Abhyas A- Mongolia
2 Surya Kiran B- Egypt
3 Cyclone C- Nepal
4 Nomadic Elephant D United States
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q43) Which country became the first in the world in 2025 to ban social media access for children under the age of 16?
Q44) Match the following United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions with their themes:
List I (UNSC Resolution)------- List II (Theme)
1 Resolution 2764 (2024) A- Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
2 Resolution 2735 (2024) B- Condemning the decision of the Taliban to ban Afghan women from working for the UN
3Resolution 2681 (2023) C- Sustainability of child protection capacities in UN peace operations transitions
4 Resolution 2817 (2026) D- Condemnation of Iran’s attacks against regional neighbours
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
Q45) With reference to BRICS , consider the following statements:
1. The term BRIC was formalised during the first meeting of Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in 2006.
2. South Africa became a member of BRICS in 2011 after being invited in 2010.
3. Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Indonesia became full members of BRICS in 2024.
4. Countries such as Malaysia, Nigeria and Vietnam joined BRICS as partner countries in 2025.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q46) Which of the following countries share a land border with Iran?
1.Iraq
2.Pakistan
3.Saudi Arabia
4.Turkmenistan
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q47) Consider the following statements regarding the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC):
1.The GCC was established in 1981 as a regional political and economic alliance.
2.All member states of the GCC share a land border with Iran.
3.The headquarters of the GCC is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q48) Consider the following statements regarding International Women’s Day:
1.It is observed annually on March 8 and was recognised by the United Nations in 1977.
2.The 2026 theme announced by the United Nations is “Rights, Justice, Action:
For All Women and Girls.”
3.It originated from the environmental movement of the late 20th century.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q49) Operation True Promise, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q50) Consider the following statements regarding Exercise MILAN 2026:
1.It is the 13th edition of the Indian Navy’s biennial multilateral naval exercise, held at Visakhapatnam from February 15–25, 2026.
2.The exercise focuses on interoperability, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region.
3.The exercise includes Sea Phase drills such as Anti-Submarine Warfare, Air Defence, and Search and Rescue operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q51) Consider the following statements regarding the International Year of the Woman Farmer (2026):
Statement I The United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer through a resolution adopted in May 2024.
Statement II The initiative is coordinated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q52) Kharg Island, recently seen in news, is located in which of the following regions?
Q53) With reference to India and the United States, consider the following international groupings:
1.Group of Twenty (G20)
2.Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)
3.International Solar Alliance (ISA)
4.Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
India and the United States are both members of how many of the above?
Q54) Consider the following pairs:
1.Akobo - South Sudan
2.Suwalki Gap - Border region between Poland and Lithuania
3.Hodeidah - Oman
4.Goma - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q55) .
With reference to Larak Island, consider the following statements:
1.It serves as a key base for monitoring shipping routes and deploying naval assets.
2.It lies in the Red Sea region and is jointly administered by multiple countries.
3.It is a major hub for offshore wind energy production in West Asia.
Which of the following statements are Incorrect?
Q56) .
“Saturation warfare”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q57) .With reference to the UN Security Council (UNSC), consider the following statements:
1.It has 15 members, including 5 permanent members.
2.More than 50 United Nations Member States have never been Members of the Security Council.
3.Both Members and non-members of the United Nations, if they are parties to a dispute being considered by the Council, may be invited to take part, without a vote, in the Council's discussions
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q58) .
The “Tanker War”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q59) .
The Tigray region, recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following countries?
Q60) .
Minor Planet Center(MPC), recently seen in the news, is associated with which of the following?
Q61) .Global Innovation Index (GII) recently seen in the news is released by which one of the following?
Q62) .With reference to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), consider the following statements:
1.It is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1967.
2.The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) holds observer status in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Working Group on Trade and Transfer of Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q63) .Mosaic Defence, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q64) .Consider the following statements:
1.The Danish Straits are a group of channels that connect the Baltic Sea with the North Sea.
2.The Turkish Straits, which include the Bosporus and Dardanelles waterways, divide Asia from Europe.
3.The Bosporus Strait links the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea, while the Dardanelles connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q65) .
With reference to the ‘Polar Silk Road’, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It is a component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aimed at developing Arctic shipping routes.
2.The initiative primarily focuses on the Southern Ocean around Antarctica to connect Asia with South America.
3.The Northern Sea Route is considered an important corridor under this initiative to shorten shipping time between Asia and Europe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q66) .Which of the following countries share a land border with the country of Jordan?
1.Saudi Arabia
2.Syria
3.Lebanon
4.Iraq
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q67) With reference to the Musi River, consider the following statements:
1. The Musi River originates from the confluence of the Musa and Esi rivulets in the Ananthagiri hills of Vikarabad district in Telangana.
2. Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs were constructed after India’s independence to control flooding of the Musi River.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q68) With reference to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
3. The Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q69) The National Chambal Sanctuary is known for the presence of which of the following species?
1. Gharial
2. Ganges River Dolphin
3. Indian Skimmer
4. Clouded Leopard
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q70) Podocnemis expansa is a:
Q71) With reference to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), consider the following statements:
1. It was proposed at a climate summit held in Belém, Brazil in 2025 as a financial mechanism for forest conservation.
2. It compensates countries only for reducing deforestation rates, similar to earlier climate finance mechanisms.
3. It allocates a share of performance-based payments to indigenous peoples and local communities.
4. Indigenous representatives have full voting rights in the main governing bodies of the Fund.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q72) With reference to Neanderthals, consider the following statements:
1.Neanderthals coexisted with early modern humans during part of the Pleistocene Epoch.
2.The first Neanderthal fossils were discovered in France in the 19th century.
3.Neanderthals are considered the archetypal “cavemen” mainly due to preservation of remains in limestone caves.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q73) With reference to the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP), consider the following statements:
1. It is a voluntary international partnership aimed at halting and reversing forest loss and land degradation by 2030.
2.It is a legally binding agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
3. It supports the implementation of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use.
4. India is a member of the partnership.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q74) Consider the following statements regarding Periyar Tiger Reserve:
1. It is located in Idukki district and is named after the Periyar River.
2.The reserve surrounds Periyar Lake, which was formed in 1895 after the construction of the Mullaperiyar Dam.
3.The reserve is located in the Eastern Ghats and its highest peak is Anamudi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q75) Consider the following statements regarding the Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis):
1.It is one of the largest species of hornbills and is found in the forests of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
2.In India, it is mainly distributed in the Western Ghats, Himalayan foothill forests, and parts of Northeast India.
3.The species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, included in Appendix I of CITES, and protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q76) Consider the following pairs:
Protected Area------ State
1. Tral Wildlife Sanctuary- Himachal Pradesh
2. Amrabad Tiger Reserve - Andhra Pradesh
3. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary - Odisha
4. Kuno National Park- Madhya Pradesh
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q77) Consider the following statements regarding the National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme:
1.It was launched in 2012 by the Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2.It aims to map and characterise aquifers across India using hydrogeological and geophysical data.
3.It prepares Aquifer Management Plans (AMPs) to promote sustainable groundwater use.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q78) The “59 Belém Adaptation Indicators”, recently seen in the news, are related to which of the following?
Q79) Consider the following statements regarding the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP):
1.It is implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to promote energy-efficient cooking in India.
2.The programme aims to introduce induction-based cookstoves and targets the deployment of about 20 lakh induction cookstoves across the country.
3.The programme supports India’s Go Electric Campaign by promoting electric cooking and reducing carbon emissions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q80).
With reference to the Himalayan Salamander (Tylototriton himalayanus), consider the following statements:
1.It is found in Nepal and parts of West Bengal in India.
2.It primarily inhabits arid desert ecosystems and dry regions.
3.It is philopatric and has a small home range, making it sensitive to environmental changes.
4.It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List .
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q81) With reference to Quick Response (QR) Codes, consider the following statements:
1. Unlike barcodes, QR codes can be scanned only in a single orientation (vertical or horizontal).
2. QR codes can encode information in alphanumeric, binary, and kanji formats.
3. QR codes can store more information than conventional barcodes and allow faster data transfer.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q82) With reference to corona discharges on trees during thunderstorms, consider the following statements:
1. Corona discharge is a faint ultraviolet glow produced when strong electrical fields ionize the surrounding air.
2. These discharges have been directly observed in natural forests using the Corona Observing Telescope System (COTS).
3. Corona discharges on trees produce hydroxyl radicals (OH) that can help break down atmospheric pollutants.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q83) With reference to NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), consider the following statements:
1. NavIC is a global navigation satellite system developed by ISRO to provide worldwide coverage.
2. It provides Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services over India and surrounding regions.
3. NavIC provides only civilian services and does not have any restricted or strategic service.
4. It supports applications such as transportation, disaster management, and navigation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q84) QT45 RNA recently seen in news is related to:
Q85) Consider the following pairs of AI tools and their purposes:
1.PathPal - Converts printed text and currency into audio for visually impaired users
2.MapMyCrop- Uses physics-guided machine learning to detect hidden soil toxicities and nutrient imbalance
3.NyayaSakhi-SWATI- AI legal assistant for domestic violence survivors
4.Pheezee - Predicts optimal harvest window for sugarcane using satellite imagery
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q86) dBA (A-weighted decibels) is used to measure which of the following?
Q87) Doxxing, recently seen in the news, refers to which of the following?
Q88) The term GLP-1 receptor agonists, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q89) Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), recently seen in the news, are primarily related to which of the following?
Q90) Consider the following statements regarding Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology:
1.CSP technology uses mirrors to concentrate sunlight to generate steam for electricity production.
2.CSP systems can store thermal energy, enabling electricity generation even after sunset.
3.CSP plants are most suitable for regions with low solar radiation and cloudy weather.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q91) The term “Sockpuppeting”, recently seen in news, is related to:
Q92) Consider the following statements regarding HALEU–Thorium (HALEU-Th) fuel:
1.In HALEU-Thorium fuel, HALEU provides the initial fissile material to start the nuclear chain reaction.
2.Thorium acts as a fertile material and can convert into Uranium-233 during the reaction.
3.HALEU-Thorium fuel produces lower energy output than conventional uranium fuel.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q93) Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is caused by bacteria resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most effective first-line anti-TB drugs.
Statement II:
MDR-TB can be effectively treated using only standard first-line TB drugs without any modification in treatment regimen.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q94) .
The therapy “Thrombolysis”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q95) Consider the following statements regarding microplastics:
1.Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm in size.
2.Primary microplastics are intentionally manufactured particles that directly enter the environment through sources like cosmetics and textiles.
3.Secondary microplastics are deliberately produced for commercial use and released directly into the environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q96) .
“Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA)”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q97) .Consider the following statements about Shale Gas:
1.It is classified as ‘unconventional’ because it is found in shale?, a less permeable rock formation than sandstone, siltstone or limestone.
2.Extraction may result in methane leakage.
3.Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock with small, poorly connected pores that trap gas, preventing its easy flow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q98) .Mpemba effect, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q99) Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Laadki, recently seen in the news, are related to:
Q100) Consider the following statements about Madurai Sungudi:
1.The craft of Sungudi sari was introduced to Tamil Nadu by Saurashtrian weavers who migrated centuries ago.
2.The term “Sungudi” is derived from the Sanskrit word Sunnam, meaning “round,” referring to its dotted patterns.
3.It is a handwoven cotton saree that has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?