Q. Consider the following statements:
1. World Rhino Day, announced by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), is an annual event held on September 22 to promote awareness for all five rhino species and conservation efforts.
2. India, Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia, and Malaysia have signed the New Delhi Declaration on Asian Rhinos to ensure the conservation and protection of the species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
Q. With reference to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), consider the following statements:
1. It is a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly and works as a sexual and reproductive health agency.
2. UNFPA is not supported by the UN budget; instead, it is entirely supported by voluntary contributions.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d
Q. With reference to the development of OBC reservation in India, consider the following statements:
1. Kalekar Commission (1953) was the first to identify backward classes other than the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on national level.
2. Following Mandal Commission’s ( 1 9 8 0 ) recommendations, the central government implemented the reservation policy, reserving seats in union civil posts and services for OBCs.
3. The Supreme Court directed the exclusion of the “creamy layer” among OBCs to ensure reservation benefits reach the most disadvantaged.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: c
Q. Regarding the Surety Bonds, consider the following statements:
1. A surety bond is a legally binding contract entered into by three parties—the principal, the obligee, and the surety.
2. Surety bonds are mainly aimed at infrastructure development, mainly to reduce indirect cost for suppliers and work-contractors thereby diversifying their options and acting as a substitute for bank guarantee.
3. In the Budget 2022-23, the government has allowed the use of surety insurance bonds as a substitute for bank guarantees in case of government procurement and also for gold imports.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: c
Q. With reference to the “Indo-Pacific” region, consider the following statements:
1. It consists of 75% of the world’s population and 2/3rd of the global economic output.
2. In its geographical dimension, it starts from India’s shores and extends to America’s shores.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is an independent autonomous energy regulator.
2. The India’s Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) aims to reduce cooling demand across sectors by 25-40% by 2025.
3. Standards and Labelling (S&L) programme mandates labelling of ceiling fans based on their energy efficiency.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: a
Q. Which of the following statements best describes India Stack?
(a) India Stack is a collection of digital payment solutions exclusively for businesses.
(b) India Stack is a set of Application Programming Interface (APIs) designed to enhance traditional paper-based services in India.
(c) India Stack is an infrastructure that aims to facilitate presence-less, paperless, and cashless service delivery through APIs.
(d) India Stack focuses primarily on bridging wealth gaps and does not involve digital transactions.
Answer: c
Q. With reference to the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI), consider the following statements:
1. Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI) was launched by the Department of Telecom (DoT) in December 2020.
2. It is a key part of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
3. It can provide an affordable and convenient option for internet access, as compared to mobile technologies like 5G, which require high investment and subscription costs.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) One only
(b) Two only
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: c
Q. With reference to State of Working India 2023 Report, consider the following statements:
1. It is a report published annually by Niti Aayog.
2. It covers unemployment rates, women’s participation, intergenerational mobility, and caste-wise workforce dynamics.
3. The report used various data sources like surveys conducted by the National Statistical Office including Employment-Unemployment Surveys and Periodic Labour Force Surveys along with the India Working Survey.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: b
Q. With reference to Borlaug Award, consider the following statements:
1. The award is endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation.
2. The award is presented every March in the USA by the World Food Prize Foundation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: a
Q. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), consider the following statements:
1. The Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2. PMMSY is implemented in all the States and Union Territories for a period of five years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
Q. With reference to the PM-KISAN Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology introduced an AI chatbot, a first for the central government’s flagship PM-KISAN scheme.
2. The Chatbot will provide the farmers with “prompt, clear and accurate” responses to their queries.
3. The Chatbot is integrated with Bhashini, providing multilingual support to cater to the diverse linguistic and regional backgrounds of the beneficiaries.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only One
(b) Only Two
(c) Only Three
(d) None
Answer: b
Q. With reference to the Parliamentary privileges in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. Parliamentary privileges are defined in Article 71 of the Indian Constitution.
2. Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two
Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members
3. Under these privileges, the members of Parliament are exempted from any civil liability (but not criminal liability) for any statement made or act done in the course of their duties.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None
Answer: b
Q. From which region of the country did scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discover a new species of vibrant orange coloured deep water marine fish?
(a) Andaman Islands
(b) Annamalai Forests
(c) Digha Mohana in West Bengal
(d) Tropical rain forests of northeast
Answer: c
Q. With reference to the Mukurthi National Park, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the northwest corner of Karnataka.
2. It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
3. Nilgiri tahr is the keystone species of Mukurthi National Park
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: b
Q. With reference to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), consider the following statements:
1. IRDAI is a non-statutory body.
2. It comes under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Commerce.
3. It regulates and sees to the development of the insurance industry.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: a
Q. With reference to Phosphorus, consider the following statements:
1. India is the world’s largest importer of phosphorus.
2. Rock Phosphate production in India comes only from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
3. Phosphorus underuse promotes algal blooms, depleting oxygen in water bodies and causing fish deaths.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: a
Q. With reference to the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit (CAS), consider the following statements:
1. The CAS aimed to accelerate climate action as a prelude to the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28).
2. China, USA and India are the most active participants of CAS.
3. In this Summit, India updated its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: b
Q. With reference to Adi Shankaracharya, consider the following statements:
1. He propounded the doctrine of Vishishtadvaita.
2. Statue of equality is related to Adi Shankaracharya.
3. He established four Mathas in the four corners of India at Sringeri, Puri, Dwaraka and Badrinath for propagation of Sanathana Dharma.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: a
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Five Eyes Alliance:
1. It is an intelligence-sharing alliance of five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
2. It originated from the 1946 UK-USA Agreement, which was a cooperative arrangement for sharing signals intelligence (SIGINT).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is calculated using three distinct methods.
2. The factor cost method indicates how different areas of the economy are performing, such as trade, investments etc.
3. The expenditure-based method assesses the performance of different industries.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: d
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. In 2021-2022, India was the second largest producer of milk in the world.
2. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of milk in India.
3. Increasing temperatures may reduce milk production in India’s arid and semi-arid regions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
Q. Regarding the growing concern related to Vibrio vulnificus infections in India consider the following statements:
1. It is a deadly bacteria found in marine environments.
2. Despite its potential threat, this pathogen remains largely underreported in India.
3. This bacterium thrives in warm waters above 20°C.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: c
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) is a constitutional body.
2. The Press Council of India (PCI) is the apex body for regulating print media in India.
3. The government’s Cable Television Networks (CTN) Amendment Rules of 2021 require registration of self-regulatory bodies.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: b