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Q1) Consider the following statements about the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India:
1. The PSA's office was placed under the Cabinet Secretariat in August 2018.
2. The Empowered Technology Group (ETG) is one of the initiatives under the PSA to address challenges in technology development.
3. The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020 is one of the key initiatives under the PSA to guide the country's scientific progress.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Q2) ECINET, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q3) Consider the following statements regarding Civil Services Day in India:
1. Civil Services Day is observed to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's address to the first batch of the Indian Administrative Service.
2. The day aims to promote reflection among civil servants on challenges and reforms in governance.
3. It is organised annually by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4) Consider the following statements about the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010:
1.The Act allows the operator to seek compensation from the supplier in case of a nuclear accident due to the latter’s fault.
2. The Act aims to establish a liability framework in line with international conventions like the Convention on Supplementary Compensation (CSC).
How many of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?
Q5) Article 143 of the Indian Constitution provides which type of jurisdiction to the Supreme Court?
Q6) Consider the following statements regarding the Multi Agency Centre (MAC):
1. The Multi Agency Centre (MAC) is a common counter-terrorism grid under the Intelligence Bureau (IB), operational since 2001 after the Kargil War.
2. Only central agencies like RAW, armed forces, and IB are part of the MAC platform, while state police forces are not included.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q7) Which of the following are restrictions imposed on an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholder under Indian law?
1. Cannot vote in Indian elections
2. Not eligible for appointment to constitutional posts.
3.Cannot hold a PAN (Permanent Account Number) card in India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q8) With reference to Private Member’s Bills (PMBs) in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. PMBs can only be introduced by Members of Parliament who are not Ministers.
2. Discussion on PMBs in Parliament usually takes place on Fridays.
3. More than 50 Private Member’s Bills have been enacted into law since Independence.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q9) Consider the following statements related to the reorganization of Indian states and Union Territories
1.In 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into two separate states – Maharashtra and Gujarat.
2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli was converted into a Union Territory of India by the 10th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1961.
3. In 1987, Goa was conferred statehood.
4. In 1966, the State of Punjab was bifurcated to create Haryana.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q10) Which of the following concepts most aptly describes the principle of Popular Sovereignty?
Q11) With reference to the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), consider the following statements:
1. It is a unit under the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).
2. It was established under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
3. It is responsible for protecting all public and private IT infrastructure in India.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Q12) With reference to the Border Security Force (BSF), consider the following statements:
1. The BSF was established after the 1971 Indo-Pak war to manage security challenges along the borders.
2. It operates under the Ministry of Defence
3,BSF personnel are also involved in counter-terrorism, anti-smuggling, and disaster relief operations.
How many of the above statements are/are incorrect?
Q13) With reference to the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committees (DISHA), consider the following statements:
1. DISHA is a government initiative aimed at promoting participative governance and deliberative democracy.
2. The Chairperson of a DISHA committee is the District Collector of the concerned district.
3. DISHA committees are required to conduct quarterly reviews of development activities at the district level.
4. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj nominates the Chairperson of the DISHA committee.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q14) With reference to the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India as per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2021, consider the following statements:
1. The national average TFR has remained constant at 2.0 since 2020.
2. Sikkim has one of the lowest TFRs in India, comparable to countries like South Korea.
3.Bihar recorded the highest TFR among Indian states.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q15) The Gothrabheri project, aimed at using tribal knowledge to tackle human-wildlife conflict, is being implemented in which Indian state?
Q16) Consider the following statements with reference to the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+):
1.UDISE+ is an initiative under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
2. UDISE+ functions as a central platform that enables respective schools to efficiently record and submit data related to its profile, individual students and teachers’ details.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q17) Which of the following institutions has launched a scheme to establish IDEA (Idea Development, Evaluation & Application) Labs in India?
Q18) .Consider the following statements with reference to the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC):
1.It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
2.It aims to promote research collaboration between Indian and foreign institutions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q19) Consider the following statements about Bhashini:
1.It is an initiative aimed at providing AI-powered multilingual language translation services.
2.Bhashini is implemented by NITI Aayog under the Digital India programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q20) "HUMINT" was recently seen in the news in the context of counter-terrorism operations.
What does it refer to?
Q21) ..Consider the following statements regarding the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):
1.NHAI was established under an Act of Parliament in 1988.
2.NHAI is mandated to implement National Highways Development Project (NHDP) which is India’s largest ever Highways Project in a phased manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q22) .Consider the following statements about the National Mission for Manuscripts:
1.The National Mission for Manuscripts was established in February 2003, by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India
2.The mission works to locate, document, and preserve manuscripts scattered across India and abroad.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q23) .The "Repairability Index," recently introduced by the Indian government, primarily aims to:
Q24) .The Nurses Registration and Tracking System (NRTS) has been developed by which of the following bodies?
Q25) .Consider the following statements regarding the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO):
1.CPHEEO was established under the Ministry of Urban Development in 1954.
2.CPHEEO deals with urban water supply, sanitation, and municipal solid waste management.
3.CPHEEO is the technical wing of the Ministry of Urban Development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q26) .Consider the following statements with reference to the Fact Check Unit (FCU):
1.The FCU was established by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in November 2019 with the specific aim of addressing fake news related to the Government of India
2.Only queries pertaining to Government of India are considered and taken up as Actionable Queries, while others are deemed not relevant for action.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Q27).Consider the following statements with reference to the Press Information Bureau (PIB):
1.PIB is the nodal agency of the Government of India for disseminating information to the media.
2.It releases information only in English and Hindi to maintain uniformity.
3.PIB also organizes press conferences and conducts media tours to provide firsthand knowledge of government initiatives.
4.Press Information Bureau (PIB) is an attached office under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q28) Which of the following best defines predatory pricing?
Q29) With reference to the UJALA scheme, consider the following statements:
1.The UJALA scheme was launched as the world’s first zero-subsidy LED distribution programme to promote energy efficiency in households.
2. It is implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
3. The scheme allows consumers to purchase LED bulbs either through upfront payment or through installments linked to their electricity bills.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q30) With reference to the 'Eat Right India' movement, consider the following statements:
1. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs launched to promote safe, healthy, and sustainable eating habits.
2. The movement rests on three key pillars:
Eat Safe, Eat Healthy, and Eat Sustainably.
3. It promotes food fortification and aligns with global goals like the WHO’s action plan on non-communicable diseases and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q31) The term "Red Herring Prospectus", recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q32) The term "Orange Economy," often seen in the news, is associated with:
Q33) :With reference to the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme in India, consider the following statements:
1. The VGF scheme provides financial support for economically desirable but commercially unviable infrastructure projects under Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
2. The revamped VGF scheme (approved in 2020) allows up to 80% funding for pilot projects in the health and education sectors
3. The Empowered Committee, which administers the scheme, includes representatives from the Ministry of Finance, NITI Aayog, and the concerned line ministry.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q34) With reference to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), consider the following statements:
1. PMI is an indicator that measures the economic health of only the manufacturing sector.
2. A PMI value above 50 indicates expansion in economic activity.
3. The PMI is published by the Reserve Bank of India.
4. PMI readings are based on monthly surveys of supply chain managers.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q35) Consider the following statements regarding the “Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Scheme”:
1. It provides interest-free loans to States to enhance capital expenditure.
2. It supports sector-specific projects such as police housing, urban planning, and vehicle scrappage.
3. The allocation under the main component of the scheme is based on the 15th Finance Commission’s formula for tax devolution.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Q36) Consider the following statements regarding the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF):
1. The PIDF was launched by the Reserve Bank of India in January 2021 to promote digital payment acceptance infrastructure.
2. It focuses on expanding infrastructure like Point of Sale (PoS) terminals and QR codes in Tier-3 to Tier-6 cities and the North Eastern states.
3.The scheme has been extended till December 31, 2025, and includes coverage for PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries.
4. In special focus areas such as the North Eastern states, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, the subsidy can go up to 90 percent of the total device cost.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Q37) Consider the following statements regarding the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
1. It was introduced in 2014–15 and operationalized in 2015–16.
2. The Bimal Jalan Committee recommended maintaining a Contingency Risk Buffer (CRB) of 8% of RBI's balance sheet.
3. Section 47 of the RBI Act, 1934 mandates the transfer of RBI’s entire surplus to the Central Government without any provisions.
4. The Staggered Surplus Distribution Policy (SSDP) was introduced to smoothen the transfer of surplus to the government.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q38) Consider the following statements with reference to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL):
1.BSNL was formed through the corporatization of the erstwhile Department of Telecom Services.
2) BSNL is a public sector undertaking with 100% ownership by the Government of India.
3) BSNL has a world class ISO 9000 certified Telecom Training Institute.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q39) Whittard Canyon is a submarine canyon located in which region?
Q40) What makes Eyre Peninsula & Kangaroo Island (Australia) and Kansas & Nebraska (USA) distinct in recent scientific findings?
Q41) Match the following deserts with the countries they are primarily located in:
Desert Country
A.
Hodh Ech Chargui 1. Mauritania
B.
Kalahari Desert 2. Botswana
C.
Gobi Desert 3. Mongolia
D.
Thar Desert 4. India
Select the correct option:
Q42) Consider the following pairs:
Sea Country it borders
1. Baltic Sea Lithuania
2. Black Sea Croatia
3. Andaman Sea Myanmar
4. Caspian Sea Kazakhstan
5. Red Sea Jordan
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q43) "The weather follows a seasonal rhythm- clear mornings with warm sunlight, followed by rising heat and humidity through the day.
By afternoon or evening, heavy rainfall often occurs, accompanied by thunder and lightning.
This cycle continues for several months before giving way to a dry season." Which of the following regions is best described by this pattern?
Q44) The term “Coastline Paradox”, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q45) .Consider the following statements with reference to Magnetars:
1.Magnetars are a type of neutron star with extremely strong magnetic fields.
2.Their magnetic field strength is about 100 thousand million Tesla, a thousand times more than an 'ordinary' neutron star.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q46) The "Nine-Dash Line" recently seen in the news is related to:
Q47) Consider the following statements about Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI):
1. GAVI has helped immunise over 1 billion children worldwide since its inception.
2. GAVI is based in New York and works solely with private vaccine manufacturers.
3. GAVI was a leading organization behind the COVAX initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Q48) Which of the following indices are released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)? 1. Human Development Index (HDI) 2. Gender Inequality Index (GII) 3. Global Hunger Index (GHI) 4. Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI (PHDI) Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q49) Consider the following statements regarding the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024:
1. The GHI is jointly prepared by the United Nations and the World Food Programme.
2. One of the indicators used to calculate the GHI score is the proportion of children under five who are stunted.
3. The theme for the 2024 Global Hunger Index is "How gender justice can advance climate resilience and zero hunger."
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q50) With reference to the World Food Prize, consider the following statements:
1. It was established by Dr.
Norman Borlaug, who is known as the father of the Green Revolution.
2. The award is presented by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
3. It recognises significant achievements in enhancing global food security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q51) Consider the following statements regarding the International Day of Yoga (IDY):
1. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year on June 21st, which coincides with the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
2. The theme for the 2025 International Day of Yoga is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”.
3. The proposal to recognise International Day of Yoga was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly and later supported by India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q52) Operation Gideon's Chariots," recently in the news, is associated with which of the following?
Q53) The Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report is published by:
Q54) Which organization publishes the Global Innovation Index (GII)?
Q55) Consider the following statements regarding Vietnam:
1. Vietnam shares borders with China, Laos, and Thailand, and has a long coastline along the South China Sea.
2. Vietnam operates under a single-party political system.
3. Since the 1980s, Vietnam has embraced economic liberalization, leading to increased global trade and development.
4. For a long time, Vietnam’s low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers.
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
Q56) With reference to international treaties, consider the following statements:
1. The term “abeyance” implies a temporary suspension with the possibility of reinstatement.
2. The term “abeyance” finds no legal recognition under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, 1969 (VCLT) or the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
3. India is not a party to the VCLT, while Pakistan has signed it but has not ratified it.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q57) The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact is associated with which of the following?
Q58) With reference to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), consider the following statements:
1. It was established by the UN Security Council in 2006.
2. It consists of 47 Member States.
3. It replaced the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
4. It receives support from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q59) With reference to the Outer Space Treaty (OST) of 1967, consider the following statements:
1. The Treaty prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons or any weapons of mass destruction in outer space.
2. It allows nations to claim sovereignty over celestial bodies for peaceful purposes.
3. The Treaty holds States responsible for both governmental and non-governmental space activities.
4. India is not a party to the Outer Space Treaty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q60) The Sumy region, recently seen in the news due to military activity and strategic developments, is located in which of the following countries?
Q61) .Which of the following sectors are included in the U.S.-India TRUST Initiative? 1.Semiconductors 2.Biotechnology 3.Energy and space 4.Defense Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q62) .Which of the following countries share a land border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)? 1.Angola 2.Zambia 3.South Sudan 4.Uganda Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q63) .Which of the following countries share a land border with Turkey? 1.Armenia 2.Iran 3.Bulgaria 4.Georgia 5.Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q64) .New Caledonia, recently seen in the news, is an island territory of which of the following countries?
Q65) .The Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT and HEAT Plus) was developed by which of the following organizations?
Q66) .Consider the following countries:
1.Russia
2.Iran
3.Georgia
4.Kazakhstan
5.Armenia
Which of the above countries share a land border with Azerbaijan?
Q67) .Which of the following countries do not share a border with Saudi Arabia? 1.Iraq 2.Jordan 3.Iran 4.Qatar 5.Yemen Select the correct answer using the code below:
Q68) Consider the following statements regarding Vembanad Lake:
1. Vembanad Lake is also known as Punnamada Lake in the Kuttanad region.
2. Vembanad Lake was designated a Ramsar site in 2002.
3. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the east bank of the lake.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q69) Consider the following statements regarding Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs):
1. OECMs are areas not already designated as protected areas.
2. OECMs can be governed by government bodies, private entities, or indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs).
3. OECMs aim solely at conserving endangered species.
Which of the above given statement(s) is /are correct?
Q70) The ‘30 by 30’ target, recently seen in the news, is associated with which of the following?
Q71) Consider the following statements regarding SIMBA (Software with Intelligent Marking Based Identification of Asiatic lions):
1. SIMBA is an AI-based software used for the identification of individual Asiatic lions.
2. It has been developed by the Wildlife Institute of India.
3. It is currently being used by the Gujarat Forest Department in Gir National Park.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Q72) Consider the following statements regarding Olive Ridley turtles:
1. They exhibit a unique mass nesting behavior known as Arribada.
2. They are found only in the Indian Ocean.
3. Odisha’s Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is the world’s largest rookery for these turtles.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q73) Consider the following statements regarding Sri Venkateswara National Park:
1. The park is located within the Eastern Ghats region.
2. It is part of the Seshachalam Hills Biosphere Reserve, which is recognized for its rich red sanders forests.
3. The park is primarily characterised by tropical evergreen forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q74) Consider the following statements regarding Dugongs (Dugong dugon):
I.
They are the only herbivorous marine mammals found in India.
II.
Dugongs can live up to 70 years.
III.
They are typically found in large social groups like dolphins.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q75) Consider the following statements regarding Project Lion:
1.Project Lion is being implemented in the Gir landscape of Gujarat.
2.The Project envisages landscape ecology-based conservation of the Asiatic Lion in Gujarat by integrating conservation and eco-development.
3.Asiatic Lion is currently listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ in the IUCN Red List.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q76) .Consider the following statements with reference to lions :
1.Recent studies indicate that lions in Western and Central Africa are more closely related to lions found in India than they are to those found in Southern and East Africa.
2.More than 50% of the extant lion population range lies in Southern and East Africa.
3.The Panthera leo is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q77) "Safe Harbour," recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
Q78) The Torino Scale, recently seen in the news, is used to assess which of the following?
Q79) Consider the following statements about INS Vikrant:
1. It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier.
2. It has been constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
3. INS Vikrant can operate at sea for up to 45 days independently.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q80) Consider the following statements about Hepatitis B:
1. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) primarily affects the liver and can cause both acute and chronic infections.
2. The virus is transmitted mainly through contaminated food and water.
3. A person infected with Hepatitis B can be asymptomatic but still transmit the virus to others.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q81) The UNESCO Kalinga Prize is awarded for:
Q82) With reference to the Bharat Forecast System, consider the following statements:
1. It is India’s first indigenous weather forecasting model developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune.
2. It delivers weather forecasts at a 6 km resolution, one of the highest globally, enabling improved prediction of localized weather phenomena.
3. The system is powered by the Arnika supercomputer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q83) The term "S8 Tension", recently seen in the news, is associated with which of the following?
Q84) QR codes are increasingly used in secure communications because they help prevent which type of cyberattack that involves the interception of data between two parties?
Q85) Consider the following statements regarding the BrahMos missile:
1. BrahMos is a subsonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and France.
2. It follows a two-stage propulsion system with a solid booster and a liquid ramjet.
3. The missile is capable of being launched from land, air, sea, and submarines.
4. The BrahMos-NG variant under development is designed to be heavier and longer in range than the original version.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q86) .
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The Earth has blue skies during the day and red-orange sunsets, whereas Mars has red-orange skies during the day and blue sunsets.
Statement-II:
Rayleigh scattering dominates on Earth, while Mie scattering dominates on Mars.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q87) Lactase persistence, often seen in the news, refers to:
Q88) Internet scraping, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q89) With reference to "Dark Patterns" in the context of consumer protection, consider the following statements:
1. Dark patterns are deceptive design techniques used to mislead or manipulate consumers into making choices that may not be in their best interest.
2. Till now, there is no regulatory framework in India to address or prevent the use of dark patterns in e-commerce.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q90) .Consider the following statements with reference to Sickle Cell Disease:
1.It is a group of inherited disorders that affect hemoglobin ,the major protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
2.In sickle cell disease, red blood cells are misshaped, typically crescent- or “sickle”-shaped due to a gene mutation.
3.Sickle Cell Disease can be completely cured through vaccination.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q91) .Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe):
1.IN-SPACe is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS).
2.It is formed following the Space sector reforms to enable and facilitate the participation of private players.
3.The agency acts as an interface between ISRO and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q92) .INSV Kaundinya, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q93) .Consider the following statements with reference to the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV):
1.PSLV is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.
2.The vehicle has launched numerous Indian and foreign customer satellites.
3.The PSLV is capable of placing multiple payloads into orbit, thus multi-payload adaptors are used in the payload fairing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q94) .The term “SNAP?X,” recently in the news refers to:
Q95) .Histamine, recently seen in the news, refers to which of the following?
Q96) .NOTAM, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q97) .GutBugDB, recently developed by Indian researchers, is:
Q98) With reference to the cultural history of India, the term "Ashtachhap poets" refers to:
Q99) Which among the following is correct regarding Operation Parakram?
Q100) With reference to the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025, consider the following statements:
1.Kelo India Youth Games is a national-level, multi-disciplinary sports competition for school and college students in India.
2. The 7th edition of KIYG is being hosted by Bihar.
3.Gajasimha is the official mascot of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?