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Q1) Consider the following constitutional and political developments in India:
1.Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura attained full statehood.
2.The words “Socialist” and “Secular” were added to the Preamble of the Constitution.
3.The Right to Education was recognized as a Fundamental Right.
4.Co-operative societies were brought within the ambit of Fundamental Rights through a Constitutional Amendment.
Arrange the above events in chronological order:
Q2) Consider the following statements regarding the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI):
1) The RG&CCI functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is responsible for conducting the decennial Census of India.
2) The office administers the Civil Registration System and oversees the implementation of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
3) The RG&CCI functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and is responsible only for population enumeration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3) With reference to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), consider the following statements:
1.ICMR functions under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2.ICMR was originally established as the Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) in 1911.
3.The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune and the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad are specialized institutes functioning under ICMR.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q4) Consider the following statements regarding the Padma Awards:
1.The Padma Awards Committee is constituted annually by the Prime Minister and headed by the Cabinet Secretary.
2.Padma Bhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
3.The Padma Awards do not constitute a title and cannot be used as a prefix or suffix to the awardee's name.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5) Consider the following statements regarding the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO):
1.It is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Coal and is headed by the Coal Controller.
2.It has been designated as the regulatory authority for registration and oversight of coal exchanges under the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026.
3.It is responsible for coal quality surveillance, settlement of coal grading disputes, and maintenance of coal sector statistics.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q6) Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Innovates 2026:
1.Bharat Innovates 2026 is India's first large-scale global deep-tech and innovation showcase held in France.
2.The event is spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, with IIT Bombay serving as the nodal and implementing agency.
3.The initiative focuses exclusively on clean energy and healthcare technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q7) eSushrut@Clinic, recently seen in the news, has been developed by which of the following?
Q8) With reference to the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), consider the following statements:
1.It is an internal document used by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to initiate a money-laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
2.The term "ECIR" is explicitly defined and provided for under the PMLA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q9) Netra, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q10) With reference to the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), consider the following statements:
1.It is a national research institute under the Ministry of Culture.
2.The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) holds a unique position as the sole research organization dedicated to anthropological studies within a governmental framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q11) Abhigyan App, recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with which of the following?
Q12) With reference to the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), consider the following statements:
1.It functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and is responsible for implementing shipping-related policies and legislation.
2.It regulates the employment and welfare of seafarers and oversees matters related to maritime education and training.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q13) With reference to the Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), consider the following statements:
1.It was launched in 2009 under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
2.All persons with disabilities aged 18 years and above are eligible for benefits under the scheme, irrespective of income status.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q14) ‘Vinimay’, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q15) With reference to the Sample Registration System (SRS), consider the following statements:
1.It is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2.It provides reliable estimates of birth rate, death rate and other fertility and mortality indicators at the National and Sub-National levels.
3.It uses a dual-recording system involving continuous enumeration and retrospective surveys.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q16) With reference to the Geological Survey of India (GSI), consider the following statements:
1.It was established in 1851 and functions under the Ministry of Mines.
2.Its mandate includes mineral resource assessment and the creation of national geoscientific data.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q17) With reference to the 'SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) Scheme', consider the following statements:
1.It is an umbrella scheme aimed at integrating the SMART PDS reforms with assistance for the intra-state movement of foodgrains.
2.It is implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q18) Consider the following statements regarding citizenship and electoral administration in India:
1.The determination of an individual's citizenship status falls exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Election Commission of India.
2.A Voter Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India is legally considered conclusive proof of Indian citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Economy
Q19) With reference to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), consider the following statements:
1.The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released monthly by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
2.Under the revised 2022–23 base year series, the IIP basket has been expanded to include activities such as water supply, sewerage, waste management, and gas supply.
3.The revised IIP series covers 1,042 products mapped to 463 item groups, an increase from 839 products and 407 item groups in the previous series.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q20) Higher Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) generally indicates:
Q21) With reference to Drop Shipping, consider the following statements:
1. In drop shipping, the online seller may sell products without owning or storing inventory.
2. The supplier directly ships the product to the customer on receiving an order.
3. Drop shipping eliminates the risk of product quality issues and delivery delays for the seller.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q22) In the context of climate investments, what does the term 'blended finance' refer to?
Q23) Consider the following statements regarding the liquidity management tools used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
1.The Repo Rate is the interest rate at which the RBI provides short-term liquidity to commercial banks against the collateral of government securities.
2.The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) allows the RBI to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system without needing to provide government securities as collateral in return.
3.An increase in the Reverse Repo Rate generally decreases the money supply in the economy by encouraging commercial banks to park their surplus funds with the RBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q24) Consider the following statements regarding the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India:
1.The Government of India has recently revised the base year of WPI from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
2.The WPI is published by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q25) Consider the following description:
"It is a dedicated economic system that encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services aimed at fulfilling the specific needs of the ageing population.
Rather than viewing the elderly purely as a demographic burden, this framework recognizes their purchasing power and integrates sectors like specialized healthcare, adapted housing, targeted financial products, and elder-centric leisure activities."
Which of the following economic models is best described by the above passage?
Q26) With reference to the RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) Programme, consider the following statements:
1.It is a World Bank-assisted Centrally Sponsored Scheme functioning under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME).
2.Rather than providing direct cash transfers, it mandates State Governments to formulate Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) to access funds for institutional capacity building.
3.Fostering the "greening" of MSMEs and addressing the issue of delayed payments are among the core mandate areas of this programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q27) Consider the following statements regarding the Index of Services Production (ISP):
1.It is a macroeconomic indicator designed to measure short-term changes in the growth of India's services sector.
2.The base year for compiling the ISP has been fixed at 2011-12 to align with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
3.It will be released monthly by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q28) With reference to the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), consider the following statements:
1.It is an online electronic platform designed to facilitate the financing and discounting of trade receivables of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
2.The platform operates under the regulatory framework and authorization of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q29) Consider the following statements regarding El Niño:
1.El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and is associated with abnormal warming of surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
2.During El Niño, strengthened trade winds enhance the upwelling of nutrient-rich cold water along the South American coast.
3.El Niño is often associated with weaker southwest monsoon rainfall in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q30) Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD):
1. It is characterized by differences in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean.
2. During a positive IOD, the eastern Indian Ocean becomes warmer than the western Indian Ocean.
3. A positive IOD can enhance the Indian summer monsoon.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q31) Consider the following pairs of projects and the rivers concerned:
1. Mekedatu Project - Cauvery
2. Polavaram Project - Godavari
3. Tehri Dam Project - Alaknanda
4. Sardar Sarovar Project - Narmada
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q32) With reference to earthquakes, consider the following statements:
1.The hypocenter is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates.
2.The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the hypocenter.
3.Foreshocks occur after the mainshock and may continue for months or years.
4.Earthquakes are recorded by seismographs, and the records produced by these instruments are called seismograms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q33) Read the following statements:
1.The city of Kharkiv is a major cultural hub and is home to Freedom Square, which is one of the largest city squares in Europe.
2.Once a closed city due to its aerospace and rocket manufacturing industries, Dnipro remains a vital industrial center.
3.The city of Zaporizhzhia is located near the largest nuclear power plant in all of Europe.
4.Its capital city, Kyiv, is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe and is divided by the Dnieper River.
Identify the country from the given statements:
Q34) Consider the following statements:
1.It was once one of the four largest lakes in the world, located in Central Asia between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
2.It has undergone dramatic shrinkage and desiccation since the 1960s, a crisis widely regarded as one of the planet's worst environmental disasters.
3.Its decline was primarily caused by massive Soviet irrigation and water diversion projects designed to boost cotton production.
4.It was historically fed by two major rivers- the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya.
These statements refer to which of the following?
Q35) Consider the following statements:
1.It is a high mountain pass located in the Greater Himalayas.
2.It serves as a vital connecting link between the Kashmir Valley and the Union Territory of Ladakh.
3.It lies on National Highway 1 (NH 1) and its winter blockade historically cuts off the region from the rest of the country.
4.A 13.14-km-long bi-directional, single-tube road tunnel is being constructed here to establish all-weather connectivity, reducing the travel time from Sonamarg to Minamarg.
The above statements refer to which of the following passes?
Q36) With reference to the categorization of activities within an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) as per MoEFCC guidelines, consider the following pairs:
1.Commercial use of natural water resources - Prohibited
2.Setting up of new saw mills - Prohibited
3.Widening of existing roads - Regulated
4.Drastic change of agriculture systems - Permitted
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q37) Consider the following provinces frequently mentioned in news:
1.Kunar
2.Khost
3.Paktika
4.Helmand
In which of the following countries are the above-mentioned provinces situated?
Q38) Consider the following pairs of islands and the water bodies they are located in:
1.Kharg Island - Persian Gulf
2.Diego Garcia - South China Sea
3.Great Coco Island - Andaman Sea
4.Socotra Island - Red Sea
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q39) Consider the following statements regarding World Milk Day:
1.World Milk Day is observed annually on 1 June and was initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2001.
2.India has been the world's largest milk producer since 1998 and contributes about one-fourth of global milk production.
3.The theme of World Milk Day 2026 is "Dairy for Climate Action."
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q40) This island is the largest island in the Persian Gulf and is located near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
It belongs to Iran and lies parallel to the Iranian coast, separated by the Clarence Strait.
The island is situated close to Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan Province.
Recently, it was in the news after the U.S.
military stated that it had launched strikes on an Iranian military ground control station located there.
Which island is being described?
Q41) Consider the following pairs of regions in the news and their respective countries:
1. Borno and Adamawa - Nigeria
2. Daraa and Suwayda- Jordan
3. Senkaku Islands -Russia
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Q42) With reference to the borders of Estonia, consider the following countries:
1.Latvia
2.Russia
3.Lithuania
4.Finland
Which of the above countries share a land border with Estonia?
Q43) With reference to the Group of Seven (G7), consider the following statements:
1.The G7 was formed in 1975 in response to the global oil crisis.
2.The G7 has a permanent secretariat that oversees its decisions and implementation.
3.Russia was part of the grouping from 1998 until its exclusion in 2014.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q44) The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which was recently in the news, is an initiative of which country?
Q45) Operation Amistad, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q46) Which of the following countries share a land border with Switzerland?
1.Germany
2.Italy
3.Belgium
4.Liechtenstein
5.Austria
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q47) Project Nimbus, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q48) With reference to the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), consider the following statements:
1.RELOS is a bilateral logistics support agreement between India and Russia that facilitates logistical and technical support for the armed forces of both countries.
2.Under RELOS, military aircrafts of both countries can use each other's airfield infrastructure for logistical support.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q49) The Joint Military Exercise "DHARMA GUARDIAN", recently seen in the news, is conducted between India and which one of the following countries?
Q50) With reference to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), consider the following statements:
1.It was established in 1997 to promote economic cooperation among countries of the Indian Ocean Region.
2.Membership is open to all sovereign states of the Indian Ocean Rim willing to subscribe to the principles and objectives of the Charter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q51) Exercise Pitch Black, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q52) With reference to the countries bordering Slovakia, consider the following statements:
1.Slovakia shares a border with Poland.
2.Slovakia shares a border with Romania.
3.Slovakia shares a border with Austria.
4.Slovakia shares a border with Ukraine.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q53) With reference to Guinea-Bissau, consider the following statements:
1.It is bordered by Senegal to the north.
2.It is bordered by Guinea to the east and south.
3.It is bordered by Sierra Leone to the southeast.
4.It has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q54) With reference to the Red Sea, consider the following statements:
1.It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa.
2.It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal.
3.It links with the Arabian Sea through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q55) Beaufort Castle, recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following countries?
Q56) Consider the following statements regarding the 'Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration (IPMSC)' initiative:
1.It is a defense and maritime security initiative recently launched by the ASEAN member states.
2.It aims to enhance real-time maritime domain awareness to curb illegal fishing and track dark shipping.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q57) Consider the following statements regarding 'Project Glasswing', recently seen in the news:
1.It is a global cybersecurity initiative led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
2.India recently joined the initiative to gain access to advanced AI models designed to identify software vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q58) The term "Hukou system," recently seen in the news, is best described as:
Q59) With reference to the 'Global Gender Gap Report', consider the following statements:
1.It is an annual flagship publication released by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
2.The index ranks countries by measuring the absolute level of women's empowerment and wealth, rather than the relative disparity between men and women.
3.'Child Sex Ratio' is classified as one of the four distinct, primary pillars used by the index to calculate the overall gender parity score of a nation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q60) The term 'Shadow Fleet', frequently mentioned in global maritime security dialogues, best describes which of the following? Environment
Q61) Humboldtia nairiana, recently seen in the news, is related to:
Q62) Consider the following statements regarding HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel):
1.HAWK is India's first centralized, AI-driven digital wildlife and forest crime management system.
2.Kerala was the first state to adopt the HAWK system at Periyar Tiger Reserve in 2019.
3.Kestrel is a mobile-based application used to track repeat offenders and record suspect details in the field.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q63) Consider the following statements regarding the Axolotl:
1.The axolotl is a unique species of salamander naturally found in Lake Xochimilco in Mexico.
2.Like most amphibians, the axolotl undergoes complete metamorphosis and lives mainly on land as an adult.
3.The Mexican Axolotl is classified as IUCN Red List status Critically Endangered.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q64) With reference to the African Grey Foam-Nest Tree Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina), consider the following statements:
1.It belongs to the family Rhacophoridae.
2.It is endemic to the tropical rainforests of Central Africa.
3.It constructs foam nests on branches overhanging water to protect its eggs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q65) Recently seen in the news, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are primarily related to:
Q66) With reference to Ambergris, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.Ambergris is a waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales.
2.It is commonly formed in the gastrointestinal tract and is usually passed through feces, not vomited.
3.In India, the possession and trade of ambergris are legal if it is naturally found on the seashore.
4.Ambergris has traditionally been used as a fixative in the perfume industry.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Q67) With reference to Sea Stars (Starfish), consider the following statements:
1. Sea stars live only in saltwater
2.Sea stars are related to sand dollars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, all of which are echinoderms, meaning that they have five-point radial symmetry.
3.All species of sea stars possess exactly five arms.
4.Sea stars have the ability to regenerate lost arms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q68) With reference to the Arctic Tern , consider the following statements:
1.It undertakes one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom, travelling between the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
2.The Arctic tern is distinguished from the very similar common tern (Sterna hirundo) by its shorter, red legs and bill, longer tail, and grayer underparts.
3.It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q69) With reference to the Snailfish, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.Snailfishes are characterized by large heads, small eyes, and the absence of scales.
2.They are found only in deep ocean trenches and are absent from shallow coastal waters.
3.The deepest confirmed fish sighting ever recorded is that of a snailfish.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Science and Tech
Q70) Mission Shakti, recently seen in the news, is related to which of the following?
Q71) GPLD1 (Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-Specific Phospholipase D1), recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with:
Q72) The term "Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP)" recently seen in the news is related to:
Q73) The New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), recently seen in the news, is primarily related to:
Q74) With reference to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), consider the following statements:
1.GNSS provides positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services worldwide through satellite constellations.
2.GNSS determines a user's location using signals from multiple satellites through a process called trilateration.
3.Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is one of the four fully operational global GNSS constellations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q75) Consider the following statements regarding Shigella (Shigellosis):
1.Shigellosis is caused by a group of bacteria comprising Shigella sonnei, Shigella flexneri, Shigella boydii, and Shigella dysenteriae.
2.The disease is primarily transmitted through contaminated stool, unsafe water, contaminated food, or poor hand hygiene.
3.An effective vaccine is widely available and forms the primary strategy for preventing shigellosis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q76) With reference to the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM-MR), consider the following statements:
1) It is an indigenously developed anti-ship and anti-surface missile designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2) It is designed to provide all-weather, over-the-horizon strike capability against enemy warships and surface targets.
3) It is equipped with an indigenous imaging infrared seeker and can be integrated with multiple naval platforms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q77) Diethylene Glycol (DEG), recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with:
Q78) "Boss Scam", recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q79) With reference to Biochar, consider the following statements:
1.It is produced by heating agricultural or forestry biomass under low-oxygen conditions.
2.It improves soil health by enhancing water retention and supporting beneficial microorganisms.
3.It is primarily used as a chemical fertilizer to provide nutrients directly to crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q80) With reference to Japanese Encephalitis, consider the following statements:
1.There is no cure for the disease.
2.The majority of cases occur in children below 15 years of age.
3.The disease is transmitted through contaminated food and water.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q81) PCSK9, recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q82) "Pemba", recently seen in the news, refers to:
Q83) Recently, the term "WASP-94A b" was mentioned in the news.
Which of the following best describes it?
Q84) Consider the following statements regarding the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST):
1.It is primarily an infrared observatory, unlike the Hubble Space Telescope which observes mainly in the visible and ultraviolet spectra.
2.It is positioned in a Low Earth Orbit to facilitate future servicing missions by space shuttles.
3.It is a joint international collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the European Space Agency, and the Indian Space Research Organisation .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q85) Consider the following statements regarding the 'CLEAR Technology' recently seen in the news:
1.It is a novel CRISPR-based gene-editing tool used to target agricultural pests.
2.It allows for repeated cycles of protein labeling and imaging within the same spectral window by erasing fluorescent signals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q86) Consider the following statements regarding the RudraM-II Missile, recently seen in the news:
1.It is an indigenously developed precision-strike air-to-surface missile.
2.It has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q87) With reference to 'Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)', often seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.They are advanced nuclear reactors that generally have a power capacity of up to 300 Megawatts (MW) per module.
2.Due to their modular design, they require a significantly larger geographical footprint compared to conventional nuclear power plants.
3.They offer flexible electricity generation, making them suitable for powering energy-intensive emerging sectors like artificial intelligence data centres.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q88) Regarding the traditional medical system of 'Sowa Rigpa' and its institutional setup in India, consider the following statements:
1.Sowa Rigpa is a traditional system of medicine that combines principles of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Tibetan medicine.
2.The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) is an autonomous institute operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3.The NISR is headquartered in Leh, Ladakh.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q89) The term "Radiosonde", sometimes mentioned in the news, refers to which of the following?
Q90) "Paraquat", occasionally mentioned in the news, is best described as:
Q91) In the context of vaccine development for diseases like Dengue, what does the term 'Antibody-Dependent Enhancement' (ADE) refer to?
Q92) This tribe inhabits the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and belongs to the Mongoloid ethnic group.
It is the largest tribal community in the Nicobar Islands and is organized into six territorial groups, including Car Nicobar and Chowra.
Its traditional social organization is based on a patriarchal joint-family system known as Tuhet, under which land and other resources are owned collectively.
The tribe is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) but is not classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
Which of the following tribes is described above?
Q93) Consider the following statements regarding the Mahabodhi Temple:
1.It marks the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
2.The temple complex includes a shikhara rising over 55 metres and stone balustrades dating to the Gupta period.
3.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q94) With reference to the Taraknath Temple, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It is located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2.The temple was built by Raja Bharamalla in the 18th century.
3. It is constructed in the Dravidian style of temple architecture and is famous for its towering gopurams.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q95) With reference to the Amarnath Cave Shrine, consider the following statements:
1.It is located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The ice pillar present inside the cave is also called ice lingham, the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva.
3.Two smaller ice stalagmites represent Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q96) The term 'Algoza', recently mentioned in the news, refers to:
Q97) "Mission Senehjori", recently seen in the news, is an initiative primarily aimed at:
Q98) In the context of Indian history, the term "Kamiauti System" refers to which of the following?
Q99) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Lost-Wax’ (Cire Perdue) technique of metal casting:
1.The famous bronze 'Dancing Girl' artifact excavated from Mohenjo-daro is a prominent ancient example of this technique.
2.In this process, molten metal is poured directly over a solid clay model to form the sculpture.
3.After the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, this metallurgical technique was completely lost and was never used by subsequent Indian empires.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Sports
Q100) Consider the following statements regarding the French Open (Roland-Garros):
1.It is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay courts.
2.The French Open became the first Grand Slam tournament of the Open Era in 1968, allowing professionals and amateurs to compete together.
3.Like all other Grand Slam tournaments, it uses fully automated electronic line-calling systems instead of human line judges.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?