I. Originally, education was in the State List, but the 44th Amendment in 1976 changed its status by placing it in the Concurrent List.II. The Union Minister of Education is the President (ex-officio) of the General Body of NCERT.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Canadian Shield is an ancient geological region that encircles the Hudson Bay and is rich in metallic mineral deposits.2. The Mackenzie River flows southwards from the Canadian Rockies to drain into the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver.3. Baffin Island is the largest island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and is separated from Greenland by the Davis Strait.Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. INS Arighaat Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine for strategic deterrence2. INS Anjadip Stealth destroyer designed for long-range deep-sea surface strikes3. INS Nistar Diving support vessel for submarine rescue and deep-sea operations4. INS Vikramaditya Indigenous aircraft carrier commissioned under Project 17AHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Feature
Region/Bordering Body
1. Mount Hermon
Border between Israel and Lebanon/Syria
2. Gulf of Aqaba
Connects Israel to the Red Sea
3. Galilee
Located  in the Southern Negev region
4. River Jordan
Flows into the Mediterranean Sea
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has shifted the base year for GDP from 2011–12 to 2022–23.2. The adoption of the "Double Deflation" method involves deflating the value of output and intermediate inputs using the same price index.3. A higher revised absolute GDP figure typically leads to a statistical decrease in the country's Debt-to-GDP ratio.How many of the statements given above are correct?
I. The Act defines a child as any person below eighteen years of age.II. It is a gender neutral law.III. Section 23 of the POCSO Act prohibits disclosure of the victim’s identity in any form of media.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I. It is a narrow strip of land located in northeastern Afghanistan.II. It provides Afghanistan with a direct border with China.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a diving duck that primarily breeds in the Eurasian taiga regions.2. In India, it is a common perennial resident found across the southern peninsular wetlands.3. Its presence in a wetland is generally considered an indicator of a healthy fish-rich aquatic ecosystem.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. It is a group of islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean, south of the Saint Helena island.2. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in 2019 that the UK’s administration of the islands is unlawful.3. Diego Garcia, the largest island in the archipelago, is currently under the sovereign control of Mauritius.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. HPV is a DNA virus that is primarily responsible for cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers.2. CERVAVAC, India’s first indigenous HPV vaccine, is a bivalent vaccine targeting only HPV types 16 and 18.3. The U-WIN digital platform is utilized for the electronic registration and tracking of all vaccination events under the national program.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. A Bill for the alteration of the name of a state can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only after the President's recommendation.2. The President is constitutionally mandated to obtain and follow the views of the concerned State Legislature before recommending such a Bill to Parliament.3. Any law providing for the change of name of a state is not deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.How many of the statements given above are correct?
1. It can act as an efficient hydrogen carrier.2. It can be used as a low-carbon marine fuel.3. It is easier to store and transport than hydrogen gas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I. It is a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform.II. It aims to provide a more profitable alternative to private aggregators.III. It was launched by Ministry of Social justice.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a metric that measures the total volume of pesticides used in a country regardless of their chemical potency.2. It is used as a headline indicator to monitor progress under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.3. A rise in TAT suggests an increasing risk to non-target organisms even if the total quantity of pesticides applied remains constant.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. Brazil is the only South American country that shares its border with all other countries of the continent.2. The São Francisco River is the longest river flowing entirely within the territory of Brazil.3. The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, is located entirely within the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. It was introduced to replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) to comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) norms.2. The rebates under this scheme are provided in the form of non-transferable physical certificates.3. The scheme covers taxes and levies at the central, state, and local levels that are not refunded under any other mechanism.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented under the Ministry of Education.2. It is supported by loan assistance from the World Bank using a "Program for Results" instrument.3. One of its primary objectives is the decentralization of skill planning through District Skill Committees (DSCs).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The 2026 theme for International Mother Language Day focuses on the role of youth in multilingual education.2. Article 350A of the Indian Constitution was part of the original document enacted in 1950.3. According to UNESCO, a language is 'Definitely Endangered' if the parent generation understands it but does not speak it to their children.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is the only mountain ungulate species found in India that is endemic to the Western Ghats.2. Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, it is categorized under Schedule II to allow for limited regulated hunting.3. The Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is home to the largest surviving population of this species in the wild.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. Neodymium magnets (NdFeB) are generally more resistant to corrosion and high temperatures than Samarium-Cobalt (SmCo) magnets.2. The primary source of rare earth elements in India is the monazite sands found in coastal regions.3. China currently accounts for more than 90% of the global manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. The West Bank shares a maritime border with the Mediterranean Sea to its west.2. Under the Oslo Accords, Area C is the largest administrative division and remains under full Israeli civil and security control.3. The city of Jericho is located in the Jordan Valley and is situated below sea level.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. Unlike a CPU which is optimized for sequential processing, a GPU uses a parallel architecture to handle thousands of tasks simultaneously.2. The term "General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units" (GPGPU) refers to the use of GPUs for non-graphics tasks like scientific research and AI.3. Integrated GPUs share the system's main RAM, whereas Discrete GPUs possess their own dedicated high-bandwidth memory called VRAM.How many of the above statements are correct?
1. While VVP-I is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, VVP-II has been designed as a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Union Government.2. The programme aims to develop the border villages as "last villages" of the country to emphasize their remote and strategic nature.3. The District Administration, with the help of Gram Panchayats, is responsible for creating the Vibrant Village Action Plans.How many of the statements given above are correct?
I. The Act recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFDs).II. It allows recognition of individual forest land rights up to 4 hectares per family for cultivation.III. The Sub-Divisional Level Committee has the authority to initiate the process of determining forest rights.IV. It recognizes bamboo as a minor forest produce.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The representatives of the States are elected by both elected and nominated members of the State Legislative Assemblies.2. The election is held through a secret ballot to ensure the independence of the legislators.3. A candidate contesting for a seat in a particular State must be a registered elector in that same State.4. The system of Proportional Representation by means of a Single Transferable Vote is utilized.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It is the only hard-shelled sea turtle species that is strictly herbivorous in its adult stage.2. The sex of its hatchlings is determined by the incubation temperature of the nest rather than genetics.3. While it is found in Indian waters, it does not have any recorded nesting sites on the Indian mainland.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
I. The GST compensation cess has been replaced by a purpose-specific levy under the Health Security-cum-National Security Act, 2025. II. All tobacco products, including beedis, are now strictly taxed at a uniform GST slab of 40%. III. Retail Sale Price (RSP) based valuation has been introduced for smokeless tobacco to address tax evasion. IV. Beedi smokers in India exhibit a higher daily frequency of consumption compared to cigarette smokers.Which of the statements given above are correct?
I. The uprising initially commenced at the shore establishment HMIS Talwar as a protest against racial discrimination and poor food quality. II. The Naval Central Strike Committee was led by B.C. Dutt and exclusively demanded the improvement of service conditions. III. The revolt received unified support from the top leadership of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, who encouraged the ratings to continue the strike. IV. The uprising was characterized by a rare display of communal harmony, with protesters hoisting flags of the Congress, Muslim League, and the Communist Party together.
I. It aims to create an MSME-focused AI stack based on the principles of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).II. The mission includes "BharatGen," which is characterized as the world’s first government-funded multimodal Large Language Model. III. Under the proposed regulatory framework, India seeks to implement a mandatory blanket licensing regime for AI developers using copyrighted news content.Which of the statements given above are correct?
I. The Right to Information is an implied fundamental right derived from the Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19(1)(a). II. The 2023 amendment has removed the statutory requirement to weigh "larger public interest" against "individual privacy" for the disclosure of personal data.III. The DPDP Act, 2023, provides for the voluntary surrender of personal data to the Central Government in exchange for market-value compensation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Great Nicobar Project, initiated by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, aims to leverage the island’s strategic location near the Malacca Strait. 2. The core components of the GNI Project include; an International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), a dual-use military civilian airbase, and a mega solar–gas hybrid power plant. 3. Galathea Bay, included in the project region, is a nesting site of the Leatherback turtle.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. Bio-based chemicals are industrial chemicals derived primarily from petrochemical feedstocks through enzymatic catalysts.II. Enzymes are preferred in biomanufacturing because they function at lower temperatures and pressures compared to traditional chemical catalysts.
III. The USDA BioPreferred Program is an international initiative led by India to mandate the global procurement of bio-based detergents.
I. It is the fourth iteration of the global AI summit, following previous events held in the United Kingdom, South Korea, and France.II. The summit is structured around three thematic pillars, referred to as "Chakras": People, Planet, and Progress.
III. Unlike developed nations' regulatory-first approach, India's stance at the summit emphasizes a "human-centric" model focused on "economic good" for all.
I. The scheme was introduced in 1969 based on the recommendations of the Narasimham Committee on Banking Sector Reforms.II. The Lead Bank of a district enjoys exclusive rights to conduct government banking business and provide credit within that specific district.III. The State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) is an inter-institutional forum chaired by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.IV. As per the recent 2026 draft guidelines, banks are required to maintain a minimum Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio of 60% for their rural and semi-urban branches.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. India is currently the world's largest exporter of wheat, mainly supplying markets in North Africa and the Middle East.2. The 'Wheat Blast' disease is caused by a fungal pathogen that primarily affects the grain-bearing head of the plant.3. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat in the 2026-27 season provides a return of over 100% on the cost of production.Which of the statements given above are correct?
I. It is an Iconic monument and a world UNESCO heritage site declared in 2023, as part of the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas.II. It is the only circular temple built in India.III. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the new Prime Minister Office ‘Seva Teerth’Which of the statements given above are correct?
I. Aravalli hills are spread over five States only.II. Several rivers originate in the Aravallis, including Luni, Banas, Sahibi and Sabarmati.
1. Arctic Amplification is primarily driven by the reduction of the planetary albedo effect due to melting sea ice.2. "Sleeper species" refer to native Arctic plants that undergo deep dormancy during extreme warming events to prevent moisture loss.3. The presence of certain invasive grasses in the Arctic can accelerate the thawing of permafrost by increasing the frequency of tundra wildfires.4. India is a permanent member of the Arctic Council and has a veto power on environmental policies in the region.Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The National Statistical Office (NSO) is responsible for the compilation of CPI for Industrial Workers as well as CPI for Agricultural Labourers.2. The current revision of the CPI base year is necessitated by the findings of the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES).3. In the current CPI (Combined) basket, the weightage of 'Food and Beverages' is higher than the weightage of 'Housing' and 'Fuel and Light' combined.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The song ‘Vande Mataram’ was first sung at a public political occasion by Rabindranath Tagore in 1896.2. Both the National Anthem and the National Song are explicitly mentioned as symbols to be respected under the Fundamental Duties (Article 51A).3. According to the latest 2026 MHA guidelines, the National Song must be played before the National Anthem at official government ceremonies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I. These inscriptions provide the first evidence of Indian merchant presence in the Red Sea port cities of Egypt.II. The inscriptions include the name 'Cikai Korran', which shows linguistic influences from both Sanskrit and Tamil.III. The presence of Sanskrit inscriptions mentioning an envoy of the Kshaharata dynasty suggests diplomatic links between Western India and the Roman-Egyptian region.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I. The rules define Synthetically Generated Information (SGI) as any digital content that appears authentic but is algorithmically created.II. Under the new rules, intermediaries must remove illegal AI content within a 3-hour window of receiving a formal order.III. Automated color correction in smartphone cameras is strictly classified as SGI and requires a mandatory "AI-generated" label.
I. Awadh was annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the provisions of the Doctrine of Lapse as the Nawab had no natural heir.II. The Nawab composed several Thumris and musical treatises under the pen name 'Akhtarpiya'.III. The Lucknow Gharana of Kathak reached its peak of refinement under his direct patronage and artistic guidance.
I. The individual investment limit for a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) in a listed company has been doubled to 10%.II. NRIs are classified as Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) under the latest SEBI guidelines to simplify market entry.III. For the sale of immovable property by an NRI, the resident buyer is now required to obtain a Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) to deposit TDS.
I. The agreement grants Bangladesh a universal zero-tariff entry for all its textile exports to the United States.II. Bangladesh has committed to purchasing $15 billion worth of energy products from the US over a period of 15 years.III. To qualify for certain duty-free benefits under the pact, Bangladeshi manufacturers must utilize US-origin raw materials like cotton.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. It is the widest glacier in the world and is located in the East Antarctic region.II. The "grounding line" of the glacier refers to the point where the ice starts floating over the ocean instead of resting on the seabed.III. The melting of this glacier is primarily driven by "warm water infiltration" beneath its ice shelf rather than just atmospheric warming.
I. Malaysia is currently India's largest trading partner among all ASEAN member nations.II. The two countries have agreed to establish a framework for settling bilateral trade in their respective local currencies.III. ‘Exercise Harimau Shakti’ is a bilateral naval exercise conducted annually between the two nations.
I. The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is the world’s largest low-frequency radio telescope array.II. India currently possesses a fully operational sub-millimetre wavelength telescope.III. The National Large Solar Telescope is being set up near Pangong Lake in Ladakh.IV. IN-SPACe was established to promote public-private partnerships in the space sector.
I. The C-295 aircraft project is the first instance of a military aircraft being manufactured in India by a private sector consortium.II. The HAL Prachand is currently the only attack helicopter globally capable of landing at altitudes exceeding 5,000 meters.III. The Netra Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) system provides 360-degree radar coverage using a rotodome antenna.
Test
Key Characteristic/Substance
1.
Narco Analysis
Uses Sodium Pentothal to induce a hypnotic state.
2.
Polygraph Test
Measures physiological variables like blood pressure and pulse.
3.
Brain Mapping
Direct injection of barbiturates to map neural responses.
Select the correct answer:
I. It was established as a separate body by the 65th Constitutional Amendment Act.II. The conditions of service and tenure of the members are determined by the President.
III. The Commission has the power to regulate its own procedure.
Place
Context / Significance
1. El Fasher
Last SAF stronghold in the Darfur region
2. Port Sudan
Main maritime outlet for Sudanese oil and exports
3. Khartoum
Confluence of the White Nile and Blue Nile
I. A proclamation of President’s Rule must be approved by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament within two months.II. The President has the power to revoke the proclamation at any time through a subsequent proclamation, which does not require parliamentary approval.III. During President’s Rule, the Parliament can delegate the power to make laws for the state to the President or any other authority specified by him.
I. Income DistanceII. Population (2011)III. AreaIV. Forest and Ecology
How many of the above are proposed to be used as criteria for horizontal devolution among States?
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement I:Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is considered a key technological option for achieving deep decarbonisation in hard-to-abate industrial sectors such as cement, steel, and chemicals.
Statement II:CCUS enables the capture of carbon dioxide from point sources and its permanent geological storage, thereby preventing its release into the atmosphere.
Statement III:CCUS allows captured carbon dioxide to be reused for industrial applications such as enhanced oil recovery, synthetic fuels, and building materials.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?