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1) With reference to the Civil Registration System (CRS) Report 2024, consider the following statements:
1.The Civil Registration System (CRS) 2024 report records over 99% registration of both births and deaths in India.
2.Arunachal Pradesh was among the best-performing States in terms of Sex Ratio at Birth, while Nagaland recorded the lowest Sex Ratio at Birth.
3.The annual Civil Registration System (CRS) report is compiled and published by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2)With reference to the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), it is primarily related to:
3) With reference to the 'Sagar Mein Yog (SMY)' initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It was launched in line with the International Day of Yoga to promote the mental and physical well-being of Indian seafarers.
2.The programme is implemented through a mandatory 10-module online Learning Management System (LMS) course for seafarers holding a valid Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC).
3.Sagar Mein Samman is an initiative aimed at promoting maritime security through anti-piracy training for Indian seafarers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4) With reference to UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus), consider the following statements:
1.It is an Educational Management Information System (EMIS) under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.
2.Every recognised school onboarded on UDISE+ is assigned a unique 11-digit UDISE code.
3.UDISE+ collects only school infrastructure data and does not maintain student or teacher records.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5) Consider the following statements regarding the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC):
1.It was first constituted in 1948 under the Department of Scientific Research.
2.The Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Atomic Energy serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the AEC.
3.Members of the AEC are appointed for each calendar year on the recommendation of the Chairman and with the approval of the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6)With reference to the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), consider the following statements:
1.It is India's oldest institute dedicated to fundamental research in the basic sciences.
2.It was established by Dr Mahendralal Sircar in Kolkata to promote scientific education and scientific self-reliance.
3.C V Raman discovered the Raman Effect at IACS, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
7)Bharat-VISTAAR, recently seen in the news, refers to:
8) Consider the following statements regarding the National Water Development Agency (NWDA):
1.The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) was established in 1982 as an autonomous society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
2.NWDA is responsible for preparing feasibility reports and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for river-linking projects under the National Perspective Plan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
9) Consider the following statements regarding the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ):
1.It is a 10,400 sq km area around the Taj Mahal aimed at protecting the monument from environmental pollution.
2.Industries within the TTZ are permitted to use coal and coke, provided they install approved pollution-control equipment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
10) NPO Darpan, recently seen in the news, refers to:
11) Consider the following statements regarding APAAR:
1.APAAR ID is a unique 12-digit identification number that serves as a permanent digital identity for students in India's education ecosystem.
2.It allows students to digitally store and access academic records, academic credits, and co-curricular achievements.
3.It is part of the 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative and is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
12) With reference to the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), consider the following statements:
1.It functions under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2.It is India's national technical regulator for the safety of petroleum, explosives, and compressed gases.
3.It administers responsibilities under the Explosives Act, 1884 and the Petroleum Act, 1934.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
13) With reference to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), consider the following statements:
1.It is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
2. Of the six communities currently notified as minority communities by the Union Government, five were notified initially, while Jains were added later.
3.While the Union Government constitutes the National Commission for Minorities, State governments may constitute State Minorities Commissions in their respective States.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
14) The National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP), recently seen in the news, is a flagship initiative of:
15) The MeghRaj Initiative, recently seen in the news, refers to:
16) With reference to UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance), consider the following statements:
1.UMANG is a Digital India initiative developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
2.It provides a single platform to access e-Governance services offered by the Central Government, State Governments, local bodies, and autonomous/statutory bodies.
3.UMANG can be accessed through mobile applications (Android & iOS) as well as the web.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
17) With reference to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), consider the following statements:
1.The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2.All films released on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms require prior certification from the CBFC before being made available to the public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
18) The BHARATI Initiative, recently seen in the news, refers to:
19) With reference to the UDGAM portal, consider the following statements:
1.It is an online portal developed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to help users search for unclaimed deposits across multiple banks in a centralized manner.
2.Depositors can directly claim and settle their unclaimed funds through the UDGAM portal without needing to contact their respective banks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
20)Consider the following statements regarding Public Service Commissions in India:
1.The Governor can suspend the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) while an inquiry for their removal is pending before the Supreme Court.
2.A Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) is a statutory body, yet its Chairman and members are appointed by the President.
3.The administrative expenses of a JSPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
21)With reference to the PARIVARTAN Scheme recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to accelerate the replacement of old, highly polluting commercial vehicles in the National Capital Region (NCR) with Bharat Stage (BS)-VI compliant or electric vehicles.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under the National Clean Air Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
22)Consider the following statements regarding the newly launched E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI):
1.It is a statutory body established directly under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to regulate cross-border trade.
2.It was launched by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), a not-for-profit industry body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
23)Consider the following statements regarding the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts in India:
1.A Judge of the Supreme Court can resign from their office even if impeachment proceedings are ongoing against them.
2.A retired permanent judge of a High Court is constitutionally prohibited from pleading or acting in any court or before any authority within the territory of India.
3.The salaries and allowances of a High Court judge are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State, whereas their pension is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
24)With reference to the 'PARIVESH' portal, consider the following statements:
1.It is a single-window digital platform designed to facilitate online submission and tracking of Environmental, Forest, Wildlife, and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances.
2.The portal was launched and is managed by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
25)Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In):
1. It is a statutory body established under the Information Technology Act, 2000, functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It operates the Cyber Swachhta Kendra exclusively to secure and monitor classified government and military networks against malware.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
26)Consider the following statements regarding the resignation of a Union Minister in India:
1. A Union Minister wishing to resign from the Council of Ministers must formally address their letter of resignation to the Prime Minister of India.
2. Under the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha, a minister who has resigned may make a personal statement explaining their resignation, but no debate is permitted on such a statement in the House.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
27) Consider the following statements regarding the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms in India:
1. They are notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. Compliance is based on the sales-volume weighted average of a manufacturer's entire fleet, rather than individual vehicle efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
28)With reference to Super El Niño, consider the following statements:
1.A Super El Niño is an exceptionally strong El Niño--Southern Oscillation (ENSO) event, typically associated with sea surface temperature anomalies of at least +2°C in the Niño 3.4 region of the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2.During a Super El Niño, strengthened trade winds push warm surface waters westward, generally leading to an above-normal Indian southwest monsoon.
3.Super El Niño events can disrupt global weather patterns by influencing monsoons, jet streams, and the occurrence of droughts, floods, and marine heatwaves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
29)This multipurpose gravity dam is built across the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.
Completed in 1990 under the Narmada Valley Development Project, it provides irrigation, hydroelectric power (105 MW), drinking water, and flood moderation.
Its reservoir extends across Jabalpur, Mandla, and Seoni districts and has recently been in the news due to low reservoir levels, dam safety concerns, and a fatal tourist boat capsizing incident.
Which dam is described above?
30) With reference to the Paizhen Fault, consider the following statements:
1.It is located near the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in southeastern Tibet.
2.Its tectonic evolution is associated with the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
3.Geological evidence suggests that tectonic movement along the fault ceased before the beginning of the Holocene epoch.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
31) A-23A, recently seen in the news, refers to:
32)"Lying between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, this deep-water basin connects the Arabian Sea to the Red Sea via the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Bounded by Yemen, Somalia, and Djibouti, it facilitates nearly 11% of global petroleum transit.
Which one of the following geographical regions is best described in the passage given above?
33) Consider the following statements regarding the Teesta River:
1.The Teesta River originates in Sikkim and flows through West Bengal before entering Bangladesh.
2.It eventually joins the Ganges river system within the borders of Bangladesh.
3.A major dispute between India and Bangladesh concerns the sharing of the river's water during the dry season (December to March).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
34)Consider the following statements regarding the genesis and thermodynamic mechanism of a tropical cyclone:
1.The continuous release of latent heat of condensation in the middle and upper troposphere cools the surrounding air, creating a strong low-pressure anomaly that drives the storm.
2.Strong vertical wind shear in the troposphere acts as a catalyst, aiding in the rapid intensification and vertical growth of the cyclonic system.
3.The "eye" of a mature tropical cyclone is characterized by subsiding (sinking) air, which makes it the warmest region within the entire storm structure.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
35)Consider the following statements regarding the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, which was recently in the news:
1. It is situated in the state of Chhattisgarh.
2. The sanctuary is flanked by the Hirakud Dam and Reservoir, giving it a peninsula-like geographic setting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
36)The "Second Thomas Shoal," a contested maritime feature frequently seen in the news, is situated in which of the following water bodies?
37)Consider the following pairs of Mountain Ranges and their respective highest peaks:
1 Atlas Mountains - Mount Toubkal
2 The Alps - Mont Blanc
3 The Andes - Mount Aconcagua
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
38)Consider the following:
Covering approximately 24% of Brazil's land area, this vast tropical biome acts as a critical transition zone south of the Amazon rainforest.
It is officially recognized as the world's highest diversity savanna, harboring roughly 5% of all global plant and animal species.
Often referred to as an "upside-down forest," up to 70% of its plant biomass is hidden underground in massive root systems.
Which of the following biomes is described in the above passage?
39)Consider the following statements regarding the factors influencing the South-West Indian Monsoon:
1. The delayed withdrawal of the Sub-Tropical Westerly Jet (STWJ) from the northern plains of India facilitates an early and stronger onset of the monsoon.
2.Intense summer heating of the Tibetan Plateau creates an anomalous low-pressure cell in the upper troposphere, which actively pulls moisture-laden winds towards the subcontinent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
40)The Global Findex Database, recently seen in the news, is released by:
41)Consider the following statements regarding the revised Index of Core Industries (ICI):
1.The revised ICI has a base year of 2022--23 and includes Iron Ore as the ninth core industry.
2.The Index of Core Industries is compiled and released monthly by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
3.The revised series incorporates updated sectoral weights and methodology to better reflect the current industrial structure of the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
42)The Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), recently seen in the news, is released by:
43)Consider the following statements regarding the 'Inverted Duty Structure' under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime:
1.It is a taxation anomaly where the rate of tax on raw materials or inputs is higher than the rate of tax on the final finished product.
2.It leads to the accumulation of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC), which severely blocks the working capital of businesses.
3.It generally provides a competitive cost advantage to domestic manufacturers over imported finished goods.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
44)Consider the following statements regarding 'Specialised Investment Funds' (SIFs), recently introduced in India:
1.They were introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to bridge the gap between regular mutual funds and high-ticket Portfolio Management Services (PMS).
2.They are designed for general retail investors without any minimum investment threshold requirement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
45)Consider the following statements regarding the Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
1.It manages the public debt of the Central Government by statutory mandate, but manages the public debt of State Governments only through mutual agreement.
2.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI is statutorily required to meet a minimum of four times a year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
46)With reference to World Population Day (WPD), consider the following statements:
1.World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July to raise awareness about global population issues and sustainable development.
2.It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989 following the observance of "Five Billion Day."
3. The idea of commemorating World Population Day was proposed by K C Zachariah.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
47)I-2SEA submarine cable system, recently seen in the news , is designed to connect which of the following three countries?
48)With reference to the Prambanan Temple, consider the following statements:
1.Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and is locally known as the Temple of the Slender Virgin (Roro Jonggrang).
2.The temple was built by the Sanjaya dynasty and is dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti---Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.
3.India is currently partnering with Indonesia for the conservation and restoration of the Prambanan Temple complex.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
49)Consider the following description of a port:
1.It is located on the northern shore of a bay in the Sea of Azov, near the mouth of the Don River.
2.It serves as an important export hub for coal from the Donets Basin, besides handling grain, steel and container cargo.
3.It was recently in the news following Ukrainian drone strikes targeting its oil terminal.
The above description best refers to:
50)Consider the following pairs of islands and countries:
1 Phu Quoc -Vietnam
2 Bougainville - Papua New Guinea
3 Diego Garcia - Mauritius
4 Palawan - Indonesia
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
51) RIMPAC and Talisman Sabre, recently seen in the news, are related to:
52) Consider the following pairs of international places recently in the news and their locations:
1 Chong Bok - Thailand--Cambodia border
2 Kharg Island - Persian Gulf
3 Essequibo - Guyana
4 Netzarim Corridor - Gaza Strip
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
53)The Double Contribution Convention (DCC), recently seen in the news, is related to:
54)With reference to the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), consider the following statements:
1.It is an independent intergovernmental organization established in 2026 to promote global AI governance and cooperation.
2.Its headquarters is located in Shanghai, China.
3.The proposal to establish WAICO was first put forward by China at the 2025 APEC Summit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
55)Which one of the following sets correctly represents all the member countries of BIMSTEC?
56) Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape, recently seen in the news, is located in:
57)Consider the following statements regarding Mount Olympus:
1.It is the highest mountain in Greece and is located in northern Greece.
2.In Greek mythology, it is regarded as the abode of the Twelve Olympian Gods led by Zeus.
3.UNESCO inscribed Mount Olympus as a World Heritage Site in 2026 as a mixed property.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
58) Consider the following countries:
1Brazil
2 Colombia
3 Ecuador
4 Chile
5 Suriname
The Amazon Rainforest extends across how many of the above countries?
59) Consider the following statements regarding the Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace:
1.It calls for an international treaty to prevent autonomous AI systems from accessing or controlling nuclear weapon launches.
2.It was signed by a group of Nobel laureates, AI scientists, religious leaders, and other prominent figures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
60) Operation Starvation, recently seen in the news, refers to:
61) Consider the following countries:
1 Mongolia
2 Kazakhstan
3 Kyrgyzstan
4 Uzbekistan
5 Tajikistan
How many of the above countries share a land border with China?
62)The "Joint Hormuz Committee" was formed to negotiate a bilateral framework for maritime transits, toll structures, and regional sovereignty.
Which two nations are the sole participants in this strategic committee?
63)Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960:
1. Under the treaty, the waters of the Eastern Rivers are allocated to India for unrestricted use, while India has no rights of any kind over the Western Rivers
2. India is permitted to construct run-of-the-river (RoR) hydroelectric power projects on the Western Rivers, subject to specific design and operational constraints.
3.The dispute resolution framework establishes a three-tier mechanism involving the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC), a World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert, and a Court of Arbitration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
64) Consider the following statements about UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea):
1.It defines the Territorial Sea up to 12 nautical miles, where the coastal state has full sovereignty.
2.It grants coastal states full sovereignty in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) up to 200 nautical miles.
3.The United States is a party to UNCLOS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
65)Consider the following statements regarding the PRAXIS Mission:
1. is a mission selected by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) for planetary exploration.
2. It aims to conduct in-situ sampling of Saturn's ring particles using a bio-inspired robotic boom.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
66)Recently seen in the news, Lantana camara, Chromolaena odorata, and Ziziphus mauritiana are best described as:
67) Consider the following statements regarding the White-bellied Heron:
1.It mainly inhabits fast-flowing Himalayan river systems surrounded by mature forests.
2.In India, nearly 70% of the White-bellied Heron population is found in the Lahm-Lohit river basin of Arunachal Pradesh.
3.It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
68)Consider the following statements regarding the Agasthyamalai Bushfrog:
1.The Agasthyamalai Bushfrog is associated with high-elevation shola forest habitats of the Western Ghats.
2.Genetic analysis found the recently discovered Devikulam population to be genetically identical to the population in the Agasthyamalai Hills.
3.It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
69)With reference to the Nilgiri Langur, consider the following statements:
1.It is found mainly in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests and shola-grassland mosaics.
2.Like other leaf-eating monkeys, it has a multi-chambered stomach that helps digest cellulose-rich food efficiently.
3.It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
70)With reference to the African Catfish (*Clarias gariepinus*), recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It has a natural distribution from the Nile River to West Africa, and from Algeria to Southern Africa.
2.It is an alien invasive species in India that was introduced from Bangladesh during the late 1980s early 1990s.
3.It is known for its slow growth and low tolerance to poor water quality.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
71)Consider the following statements regarding 'Phreatobitic fauna' recently seen in the news:
1.They are specialized subterranean organisms that live permanently within groundwater aquifers, water tables, and dark cave systems.
2.Prior to the recent discovery in Assam, no aquifer-dwelling blind fish species had ever been recorded in the Indian subcontinent.
3.These species typically exhibit loss of eyes and skin pigmentation due to adaptation to total darkness.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
72)Consider the following statements:
1."Yellow-crested spangle", "Swinhoe's flat", "Great Windmill", and "The Witch" are rare wildlife species native to the ecological corridors of Northeast India.
2.The traditional 'Bagurumba' folk dance of the Bodo community is visually inspired by the dynamic, colourful mud-puddling congregations of these specific creatures during the monsoon season.
The statements given above most accurately describe which of the following fauna groups?
73)Consider the following statements regarding Ramsar Sites (Wetlands of International Importance):
1. Globally, India currently has the highest number of designated Ramsar sites.
2. Among all Indian states, Tamil Nadu holds the maximum number of Ramsar sites.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
74)With reference to Radio Telemetry, consider the following statements:
1.Radio telemetry refers to the remote measurement and tracking of data using radio waves.
2.A standard radio telemetry system consists of a transmitter, a radio-wave transmission channel, and a receiver.
3.Radio telemetry is used to study animal movement patterns, map wildlife corridors, and support anti-poaching efforts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
75)FS Tau, recently seen in the news, is:
76)Consider the following statements regarding the Solid Motor-based Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle (SOLVE):
1.SOLVE is an experimental launch vehicle developed by ISRO to test critical technologies for the Gaganyaan mission.
2.It uses a liquid rocket motor to carry the Crew Module to sub-orbital altitude.
3.SOLVE is designed to test the parachute recovery system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
77)Recently seen in the news, INS Mahendragiri, along with INS Nilgiri and INS Udaygiri, belongs to which of the following classes of Indian Navy warships?
78)Recently seen in the news, Finerenone is primarily related to:
79)With reference to the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120), consider the following statements:
1.It is an extended-range, precision-guided rocket developed for the Indian Army's Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) with a strike range of about 120 km.
2.The LRGR is backward compatible with existing Pinaka launchers, enabling different Pinaka rocket variants to be fired from the same launcher without structural modifications.
3.The rocket relies exclusively on satellite navigation for guidance and does not use inertial navigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
80) With reference to the recently renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), consider the following statements:
1.PMOS is the renamed term for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to better reflect its endocrine, metabolic, reproductive, and psychological manifestations.
2.PMOS is characterised by ovulatory dysfunction, insulin resistance, and metabolic abnormalities.
3.PMOS derives its name from the presence of multiple true ovarian cysts in affected individuals.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
81)NeoSep1 trial, recently seen in the news, is related to:
82)With reference to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in football, consider the following statements:
1.VAR is a technology-assisted refereeing system designed to minimise major errors in football.
2.VAR can directly overrule the decision of the on-field referee when a clear and obvious error is identified.
3.The use of VAR was formally approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in March 2018.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
83)Eärendil-1, recently seen in the news, is:
84)The term "Virtual Magnets", recently seen in the news, refers to:
85)With reference to Amoebic Meningoencephalitis,consider the following statements:
1.It is caused by the free-living amoeba Naegleria fowleri.
2.The infection is primarily transmitted through person-to-person contact.
3.It is commonly associated with exposure to warm freshwater bodies and poorly maintained swimming pools.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
86)Consider the following statements regarding Dengue:
1.Dengue is caused by the Dengue virus (DENV) and is transmitted mainly by infected female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
2.Most people infected with dengue develop severe symptoms and require hospitalisation.
3.Mosquitoes can become infected by biting a person who has the dengue virus in their blood.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
87)Embodied AI, recently seen in the news, refers to:
88With reference to India's hydrogen-powered train, consider the following statements:
1.India's first hydrogen-powered train operates on the Jind--Sonipat route in Haryana.
2.It generates electricity onboard using hydrogen fuel cells, with water vapour and heat as direct by-products.
3.The primary energy source is a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
89(With reference to the International Space Station (ISS), consider the following statements:
1.The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest human-made object to orbit the Earth.
2.It is jointly operated by five space agencies, including NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
3.ISS orbits at an altitude of between 370-460 km.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
90)Consider the following statements regarding Dimethyl Ether (DME).
1.It can be directly synthesized from synthesis gas (syngas) generated during the coal gasification process.
2.Unlike Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), DME requires cryogenic storage infrastructure similar to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for transportation.
3.The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has mandated a minimum 20% blending of DME with LPG to reduce fossil fuel imports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
91)The term 'Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT)', recently seen in the news, is best described as:
92)Consider the following statements regarding India's Nuclear Energy Programme:
1.India allows private sector participation in the nuclear energy sector through partnerships with public sector entities to expand nuclear power capacity.
2.India is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a Nuclear Weapon State.
3.The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is the nodal agency responsible for India's nuclear energy programme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
93)With reference to recent developments in biotechnology, which of the following statements best describes 'Aptamers'?
94)Consider the following statements regarding Environmental DNA (eDNA):
1.It requires researchers to physically capture an organism to extract its genetic material before releasing it back into the wild.
2.It can be used to detect the presence of elusive aquatic species simply by analyzing a water sample from their habitat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
95)With reference to the 'BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy', consider the following statements:
1.It is an initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology to promote high-performance biomanufacturing and a circular bioeconomy.
2.Developing precision biotherapeutics and climate-resilient agriculture are among the core thematic sectors identified under the policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
96)Consider the following statements regarding the Bhojshala--Kamal Maula Mosque complex:
1.It is an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected 11th-century monument located in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
2.It is historically associated with King Bhoja of the Paramara dynasty and is believed to have been a centre of Sanskrit learning.
3.The complex contains Sanskrit and Prakrit inscriptions and is associated by Hindus with Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
97)Consider the following statements regarding Jantar Mantar:
1.Jantar Mantar in Delhi was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1724.
2.Maharaja Jai Singh II also established observatories at Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
98)With reference to Badrinath Dham, consider the following statements:
1.Badrinath Dham is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites located in Uttarakhand.
2.The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE.
3.Badrinath Temple is situated on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
99)Consider the following description:
It is an indigenous South Indian fruit variety known for its elongated shape with a distinctive parrot beak-like tip.
It is widely cultivated in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, and is mainly used for juice and pulp processing.
The above description refers to which of the following?
100) A NASA astronaut with Kerala roots recently travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft as part of Expedition 74. Who among the following is he?