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Q1) Consider the following statements about the National Portal for Transgender Persons:
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2020.
2. The portal enables transgender individuals to apply for identity certificates and ID cards online.
3. Physical visits to government offices are mandatory to complete the application process.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q2) With reference to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), consider the following statements:
1. It was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. It is guided by the principles of natural justice.
3. It consists of both judicial and expert members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3) The Civil Registration System (CRS) Mobile App, recently seen in the news, was developed by:
Q4) Consider the following statements about the tenure of the members of the SHRC:
1. The Chairperson and members hold office for a term of 3 years or until the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
2. They are eligible for reappointment in SHRC.
3. They can be removed from office by the Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5) Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005:
1. The RTI Act was passed by Parliament in June 2005 and came into force on 12th October 2005.
2. Section 8 of the RTI Act allows the public authority to deny information requests if it pertains to national security or trade secrets.
3. The RTI Act exempts certain security and intelligence organisations from its provisions, except for information regarding allegations of corruption and human rights violations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q6) Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP):
1. The NCAHP was established under the NCAHP Act, 2021, to regulate the education and services of allied and healthcare professionals in India.
2. The NCAHP consists of only full-time members, including a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, with no representation from State Councils.
3. The NCAHP aims to equip allied and healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the evolving healthcare needs of India and globally.
Which of the above given statements are correct?
Q7) Consider the following statements regarding the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
1)The Deputy Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha from among themselves.
2)The Deputy Speaker is subordinate to the Speaker and can be removed by the Speaker at any time.
3)M.
Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was the first Deputy Speaker of independent India's Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q8) The DIKSHA portal, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q9) "Sentinel on the qui vive" most aptly refers to:
Q10) Regarding the tenure of the head of government in the United States and India, which of the following statements is correct?
Q11) With reference to Article 254(2) of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It allows a State law on a Concurrent List subject to prevail over a Central law if it receives the President’s assent.
2. Once a State law is approved by the President under Article 254(2), Parliament cannot override it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q12) With reference to Article 81 of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha elected from States is 530.
2. The allocation of seats to States in the Lok Sabha is currently based on the 2011 Census.
3. The number of members representing Union Territories in the Lok Sabha cannot exceed 20.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q13) Which Indian state recently launched a tourism initiative in collaboration with Malaysia Airlines to explore East Asian markets under the ‘Look East’ campaign?
Q14) Consider the following statements regarding Lokayukta in India:
1. The institution of Lokayukta was first established in Odisha in 1970.
2. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 made it mandatory for states to appoint Lokayuktas.
3. The recommendations made by a Lokayukta are binding on the state government.
4. All states in India have both Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q15) With reference to the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS), consider the following statements:
1. It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways.
2. It is responsible for ensuring the safety of new railway lines, gauge conversions, and electrified routes before they are opened for passenger traffic.
3. The Commission conducts statutory inquiries into serious train accidents on Indian Railways.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q16) With reference to the Rajamannar Committee, consider the following statements:
1. It was established by the Central Government to examine Centre-State financial relations.
2. It recommended the disbandment of the Planning Commission and its replacement with a statutory body.
3. It suggested the abolition of Articles 356, 357, and 365 related to the President's Rule.
4. It advocated for granting residuary powers to the Centre to strengthen national unity.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q17) With reference to National Panchayati Raj Day, consider the following statements:
1. It commemorates the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
2. The 73rd Amendment came into effect in 1993 and granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
3. The idea of Panchayati Raj was supported by Mahatma Gandhi, who envisioned every village as a self-sufficient republic.
4. In 2025, the National Panchayati Raj Day was observed in Madhya Pradesh in the presence of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q18) Consider the following statements regarding the Central Water Commission (CWC):
1.The work of the Commission is divided among 3 wings namely, Designs and Research (D&R) Wing, River Management (RM) Wing and Water Planning and Projects (WP&P) Wing.
2.It is responsible for initiating and coordinating schemes related to water resources in consultation with State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q19) Consider the following statements with reference to the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS):
1.NIOS is an "Open School" to cater to the needs of a heterogeneous group of learners up to pre-degree level.
2. It was started as a project with in-built flexibilities by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 1979
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q20) Gyan Post, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q21).
Consider the following statements with reference to the National Archives of India (NAI):
1.It was established in 1891 at Calcutta as the Imperial Records Department.
2.It is the biggest archival repository in South Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q22) Consider the following statements regarding the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
1.It was established under the BIS Act 2016.
2.It is responsible for formulating Indian Standards and the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q23) Consider the following statements with reference to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):
1.It was established in the year 1861 under the Ministry of Culture.
2.The ASI maintains its protected monuments through its 37 Circle offices and 1 Mini Circle office located mainly in the State capitals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q24) Consider the following statements with reference to the Airports Authority of India (AAI):
1.The AAI was formed on 1st April 1995 by merging the International Airports Authority of India and the National Airports Authority
2.It is responsible for controlling and managing Indian airspace extending beyond the territorial limits of the country, as accepted by ICAO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q25) Consider the following statements with reference to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
1.NPCI is an initiative of the RBI and the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
2.NPCI is a "Not for Profit" company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Q26) Consider the following statements with reference to the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT):
1.ICRISAT is an international organization dedicated to improving farming in dryland regions across Asia and Africa.
2.It was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q27) Consider the following statements regarding the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY):
1.Ministry of External Affairs organizes Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY) during June to September each year.
2.The Yatra is conducted through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La Pass in Sikkim.
3.The Government of India provides financial assistance to all Yatris.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q28) Consider the following statements regarding the National Cadet Corps (NCC):
1.The National Cadet Corps came into existence in 1948 under the NCC Act XXXI of 1948 .
2.The NCC is headed by a Director General, an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutenant General, who is responsible for the functioning of the National Cadet Corps in the country.
3.The NCC training is mandatory for all school and college students in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q29)Consider the following statements regarding the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB):
1.It was established to coordinate and strengthen intelligence gathering related to economic offences.
2.The Bureau acts as the nodal agency for cooperation and coordination at international level with other international agencies in the area of economic offences.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q30) The term "green deposits," recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q31) :
Which of the following statements correctly describes the different monetary policy stances adopted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
Q32) Consider the following statements regarding women’s participation in India’s manufacturing sector between 2015-2023:
1. The share of women in India’s formal manufacturing sector declined from 2015 to 2023.
2. Women form a substantial proportion of the workforce in India’s informal manufacturing sector between 2015 and 2023.
3. India’s manufacturing sector has consistently lagged behind other developing economies, such as Bangladesh and Vietnam, in terms of women’s participation between 2015 and 2023.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q33) What is meant by the term Urban Heat Island (UHI)?
Q34) Which of the following statements about the Dead Sea is correct?
Q35) Consider the following statements regarding the Caspian Sea:
1. It is the largest inland saltwater body in the world.
2. The Caspian Sea is bordered by five countries including Kazakhstan and Iran.
3. It has a natural outlet to the Arctic Ocean.
4. Climate change is causing a decline in its water levels, which may impact local biodiversity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q36) Consider the following statements regarding Long Period Average (LPA):
1. LPA is the average rainfall over a specific region and time interval, calculated over a long period such as 30 to 50 years.
2. LPA is used as a benchmark to forecast and compare current rainfall patterns.
3. The current all-India LPA for southwest monsoon rainfall, based on the 1991–2010 period, is 880.6 mm.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q37) Rejosari Senik, recently seen in the news refers to which of the following:
Q38) The Cape Town Convention, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q39) Which of the following ILO Conventions have not been ratified by India?
1. Convention No.
87 – Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise
2. Convention No.
98 – Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining
3. Convention No.
102 – Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention
4. Convention No.
182 – Worst Forms of Child Labour
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q40) The Uyghur Muslims, recently in the news is :
Q41) With reference to the Arctic Council, consider the following statements:
1. The Arctic Council was established by the Ottawa Declaration of 1996 as a high-level intergovernmental forum to promote cooperation among Arctic states.
2. India, as an Observer State, has voting rights in the Council’s decision-making process.
3. All decisions of the Arctic Council require consensus among the eight Arctic States and consultation with permanent participants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q42) The Svalbard Treaty, signed in 1920, is primarily related to which of the following?
Q43) As of April 2025, which of the following countries are listed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Blacklist:
Q44) Erez Crossing, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q45) Arrange the following straits from north to south:
1. Bering Strait
2. Strait of Gibraltar
3. Palk Strait
4. Sunda Strait
Choose the correct option:
Q46:
The fourth edition of Tiger Triumph 2025 is a joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and which country?
Q47) The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence were proposed in 1954 by China, India, and Myanmar.
Consider the following principles:
1. Mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity
2. Mutual non-aggression
3. Military alliances for collective security
4. Non-interference in internal affairs
5. Equality and mutual benefit
How many of the above are part of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence?
Q48) SEVIS system, often seen in the news, is associated with which of the following?
Q49) Consider the following statements regarding the JCPOA:
1. The JCPOA was signed in 2015 between Iran and a group of world powers known as P5+1.
2. Under the agreement, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.
3. The United States withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018.
4. The agreement prohibits all forms of nuclear energy development in Iran.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q50) Consider the following statements with respect to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):
1. NAFTA came into effect in 1994 and aimed to create a free-trade zone between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
2. The agreement included provisions related to duty-free access, intellectual property rights, and investor-state dispute settlement.
3. NAFTA was replaced by the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2015.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Q51) The "Morag Axis," recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following regions??
Q52) Consider the following statements with reference to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
1.UNCTAD was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body by the United Nations General Assembly.
2.UNCTAD offers technical assistance and economic analysis to help developing countries achieve inclusive and sustainable development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q53) Consider the following statements with reference to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT):
1.The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, in an agreement arranged by the World Bank.
2.Under the treaty, India has exclusive rights over the waters of the three western rivers .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q54)The Shahid Rajaee Port, recently in the news, is located in which country??
Q55)Which organization serves as the secretariat for UNCLOS?
Q56) Consider the following statements regarding the International Space Station (ISS):
1. Elements of the Station were in construction throughout the US, Canada, Japan, and Europe beginning in the late 1980s.
2.The ISS is the largest human made object ever to orbit Earth.
3.It falls towards Earth continually due to atmospheric friction and requires periodic rocket firings to boost the orbit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q57) The Palk Strait is located between which of the following geographical entities?
Q58) Which of the following countries have a coastline along the South China Sea? 1.China 2.Philippines 3.Brunei 4.Vietnam Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q59) Which of the following countries share a land border with Cambodia? 1.Thailand 2.Laos 3.Vietnam 4.Myanmar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q60) The Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base), recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following territories?
Q61) Which organization released the first-ever International AI Safety Report 2025?
Q62) Consider the following statements regarding the INS Tarkash:
1) INS Tarkash is a Talwar-class guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy.
2) It was built in Russia and commissioned into service in 2012.
3) It is equipped with Klub-N missiles, like the earlier Talwar-class ships.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Q63) RAPID-CRISPR technology, recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with:
Q64) Which of the following best defines topological materials?
Q65) Consider the following statements regarding the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ):
1) The IYQ marks 100 years since the development of matrix mechanics, the first mathematical formulation of quantum physics.
2) The IYQ is led globally under the leadership of UNESCO
3) India submitted the draft resolution to the UN General Assembly for the IYQ proclamation in May 2024.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Q66) Consider the following diseases:
1. Chikungunya
2. Dengue
3. Zika
4. Malaria
How many of the above are transmitted specifically by Aedes mosquitoes?
Q67) What is K2-18 b, recently seen in the news?
Q68) Consider the following statements about the CROP framework:
1. CROP uses satellite-based remote sensing for crop progress and yield forecasting.
2. It was developed by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
3. It is particularly effective in monitoring Rabi crops like wheat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q69) The SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target) are part of which space mission?
Q70) Consider the following statements regarding the Axiom-4 mission :
1) It is organised and led by Axiom Space, a private company specialising in
spaceflight services.
2) The Axiom-4 mission involves international crew members, including participants from India, USA, and Hungary.
3)It is the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q71) With reference to Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, consider the following statements:
1. It enables electric vehicles (EVs) to supply electricity back to the grid during high demand.
2. V2G technology creates a uni-directional flow of electricity between EVs and the grid.
3. It supports grid stability and the integration of renewable energy sources.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q72) Which of the following phrases aptly refers to the acronym CAPTCHA?
Q73) Barker’s Hypothesis is primarily associated with:
Q74) "AI hallucination," often seen in news, refers to:
Q75) Consider the following statements regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV):
1.HPV is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the respiratory system.
2.HPV infections can cause cervical cancer and other forms of cancer.
3.All HPV infections necessarily require medical treatment to be cured.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Q76) Consider the following statements with reference to Rabies:
1.Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease affecting the central nervous system.
2.Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the emergency response to a rabies exposure, preventing the virus from entering the central nervous system.
3.Rabies infect mammals, including dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q77) Consider the following statements about the Soyuz spacecraft:
1.Soyuz is a Russian spacecraft used to transport astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).
2.It serves as an emergency return vehicle and is always docked to the ISS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q78) GPS spoofing, recently seen in the news, refers to which of the following?
Q79) With reference to National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), consider the following statements:
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
2. It is an effort to frame a national framework for air quality management with a time-bound reduction target.
3. It aims to reduce particulate matter (PM) concentrations by 40% by 2026, compared to 2017 levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q80) Which of the following are Ramsar Sites located in Tamil Nadu? 1. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary 2. Vadavur Bird Sanctuary 3. Pallikaranai Marsh 4. Pichavaram Mangroves 5. Aghanashini Estuary Choose the correct option:
Q81) This wildlife sanctuary is located in the northwestern part of Madhya Pradesh, near the border with Rajasthan.
The Chambal River flows through it, dividing it into two parts.
Recognized as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA), it has recently gained attention for becoming the second home to cheetahs in India after Kuno National Park.
Which protected area is being described here?
Q82) Arrange the following pollutants in terms of their Global Warming Potential (GWP), from highest to lowest:
1. Methane (CH?)
2. Carbon Dioxide (CO?)
3. Nitrous Oxide (N?O)
4. Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF?)
Choose the correct option:
Q83) Consider the following statements regarding the High-Level Working Group (HLWG) on the Western Ghats:
1) It was constituted in 2012 under the chairmanship of Dr.
K.
Kasturirangan
2) The HLWG recommended declaring 64% of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).
3) It was set up after none of the six Western Ghats states accepted the Gadgil Committee report.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/ are correct?
Q84) "Hadlus," often seen in the news, is most aptly related to—
Q85) Consider the following statements regarding the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (ABR):
1. It spans across the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
2. The reserve includes Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, and Shendurney, Peppara, and Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Q86) Murricia hyderabadensis, recently seen in the news, is:
Q87) Heel-kick, knuckle-knock, leaf-clip, and branch-shake are subtle courtship behaviors observed in which of the following organisms, primarily used by males to attract females?
Q88) With reference to the Dire Wolf (Aenocyon dirus), consider the following statements:
1. The dire wolf lived during the Pleistocene Epoch and was more massive than the modern gray wolf.
2. Fossils of the dire wolf have been found only in North America.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q89) "Leptobrachium aryatium," recently seen in the news, is:
Q90) Consider the following statements regarding India’s response to climate change and health:
1. The National Expert Group on Climate Change & Health was formed under the chairmanship of the Director-General of WHO.
2. The Mission on Health was introduced after the 21st Conference of Parties (COP 21) held in Paris.
3. The Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) urges countries to “take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.”
4. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is the nodal agency for drafting the Action Plan under the Health Mission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q91) Consider the following statements regarding Cheetahs:
1.Cheetah make use of their high speeds to catch their prey, but they are unable to sustain top speeds for much more than a few hundreds of meters.
2.Cheetah, unlike many other African predators, rarely scavenge.
3.Cheetahs are listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q92) Consider the following statements with reference to coal:
1.Anthracite is the highest rank of coal with high carbon content.
2.Lignite has a low heating value and a high moisture content.
3.Subbituminous coal has a higher heating value than bituminous coal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q93) Consider the following statements with reference to Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites):
1.It is found exclusively in deep-water reef habitats.
2.It is one of the most abundant coral species in the Caribbean.
3.It is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q94) Consider the following statements with reference to the Nilgiri Tahr:
1.It is the only species of Tahr adapted to a cold and wet tropical environment.
2.It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
3.The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q95) Consider the following statements regarding the Leopard (Panthera pardus):
1.It is classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
2.Leopards are widely distributed across both Africa and Asia but have lost large portions of their historic range.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q96) Consider the following statements with reference to the Nilgiri Marten (Martes gwatkinsii),:
1.It is endemic to the Eastern Ghats of India.
2.It is primarily found in evergreen forests and montane forests–grassland mosaics.
3.It is classified as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q97) Nastaliq and Shikaste are best described as:
Q98) Consider the following quote:
"This system of slavery, to which the Brahmins reduced the lower classes, is in no respects inferior to that which obtained a few years ago in America...
my Sudra brethren had even greater hardships and oppression practised upon them than what even the slaves in America had to suffer."
This quote is taken from a book authored by:
Q99) With reference to the ancient town of Korkai, consider the following statements:
1.Korkai served as the capital of the Early Chola Kingdom.
2. It was historically located on the banks of the Cauvery River.
3. Archaeological evidence from Korkai includes burial urns and remnants of pearl fisheries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q100) "He served as a judge of the Madras High Court and supported the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.
He presided over the 1897 Amraoti session of the Indian National Congress and later resigned from the Viceroy’s Council in protest against British repression in Punjab.
He also authored the book Gandhi and Anarchy, criticizing both British actions and Gandhi's non-cooperation movement."
Who is this historical figure?