Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Global Biofuel
Alliance (GBA)':
It is an initiative launched by the G20 under India's presidency.
It aims to develop worldwide standards for sustainable biofuels.
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
Q2. With reference to the 'Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)', consider
the following:
It guarantees 50% of the last 12 months' average basic pay as pension
for those with 25 years of service.
It does not provide inflation-indexed dearness relief.
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
Q3. The 'Belem Declaration' recently seen in the news is related to:
(a) Artificial Intelligence regulation
(b) Protection of the Amazon Rainforest
(c) Trade routes in the Red Sea
(d) Deep-sea mining protocols
Q4. Consider the following pairs (Space Missions : Objective):
Aditya-L1 : Solar corona observation
NISAR : Earth observation using dual-frequency radar
Gaganyaan : Deep space asteroid mining
How many pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
,(d) None
Q5. With reference to the 16th Finance Commission, which of the
following statements is correct?
(a) It is mandated to submit its report for the period 2025-2030.
(b) It is chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya.
(c) It recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes strictly
based on the 1971 census.
(d) It does not have the mandate to review disaster management
financing.
Q6. Consider the following regarding the 'Digital Personal Data
Protection Act, 2023':
It applies exclusively to data collected digitally, not offline data
digitized later.
It establishes the Data Protection Board of India.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q7. The 'Bletchley Declaration' is primarily concerned with:
(a) Climate Change finance
(b) Frontier AI safety
(c) Maritime security in the Indo-Pacific
(d) Cryptocurrency standardization
Q8. Consider the following regarding 'Sovereign Green Bonds':
Proceeds are used for public sector projects that reduce the carbon
footprint.
Nuclear power generation projects are eligible for funding under
these bonds.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
, (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q9. Which constitutional amendment act is known as the 'Nari Shakti
Vandan Adhiniyam'?
(a) 103rd
(b) 104th
(c) 105th
(d) 106th
Q10. The 'Kessler Syndrome' is associated with:
(a) Glacial lake outburst floods
(b) Orbital space debris
(c) Antimicrobial resistance
(d) Marine heatwaves
Q11. Consider the following statements about the 'Lakhpati Didi'
scheme:
It targets women belonging to Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
The objective is to enable them to earn a minimum of ₹1 lakh per
annum.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q12. 'Project Kusha', recently in the news, is associated with:
(a) Long-range surface-to-air missile system
(b) Indigenization of naval submarines
(c) High-altitude agricultural drones
(d) Semiconductor manufacturing
Alliance (GBA)':
It is an initiative launched by the G20 under India's presidency.
It aims to develop worldwide standards for sustainable biofuels.
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
Q2. With reference to the 'Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)', consider
the following:
It guarantees 50% of the last 12 months' average basic pay as pension
for those with 25 years of service.
It does not provide inflation-indexed dearness relief.
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
Q3. The 'Belem Declaration' recently seen in the news is related to:
(a) Artificial Intelligence regulation
(b) Protection of the Amazon Rainforest
(c) Trade routes in the Red Sea
(d) Deep-sea mining protocols
Q4. Consider the following pairs (Space Missions : Objective):
Aditya-L1 : Solar corona observation
NISAR : Earth observation using dual-frequency radar
Gaganyaan : Deep space asteroid mining
How many pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
,(d) None
Q5. With reference to the 16th Finance Commission, which of the
following statements is correct?
(a) It is mandated to submit its report for the period 2025-2030.
(b) It is chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya.
(c) It recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes strictly
based on the 1971 census.
(d) It does not have the mandate to review disaster management
financing.
Q6. Consider the following regarding the 'Digital Personal Data
Protection Act, 2023':
It applies exclusively to data collected digitally, not offline data
digitized later.
It establishes the Data Protection Board of India.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q7. The 'Bletchley Declaration' is primarily concerned with:
(a) Climate Change finance
(b) Frontier AI safety
(c) Maritime security in the Indo-Pacific
(d) Cryptocurrency standardization
Q8. Consider the following regarding 'Sovereign Green Bonds':
Proceeds are used for public sector projects that reduce the carbon
footprint.
Nuclear power generation projects are eligible for funding under
these bonds.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
, (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q9. Which constitutional amendment act is known as the 'Nari Shakti
Vandan Adhiniyam'?
(a) 103rd
(b) 104th
(c) 105th
(d) 106th
Q10. The 'Kessler Syndrome' is associated with:
(a) Glacial lake outburst floods
(b) Orbital space debris
(c) Antimicrobial resistance
(d) Marine heatwaves
Q11. Consider the following statements about the 'Lakhpati Didi'
scheme:
It targets women belonging to Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
The objective is to enable them to earn a minimum of ₹1 lakh per
annum.
Which is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q12. 'Project Kusha', recently in the news, is associated with:
(a) Long-range surface-to-air missile system
(b) Indigenization of naval submarines
(c) High-altitude agricultural drones
(d) Semiconductor manufacturing
