I. Semicon Mission 2.0 provides incentives only for semiconductor fabrication units and excludes suppliers of raw materials and gases.
II. Under the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), companies may receive additional incentives for domestic sourcing of key components and for undertaking product design and R&D.
III. The National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 seeks to promote the establishment of gas-based urea plants to reduce India's dependence on imports.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. The framework mandates a uniform, identical data governance structure for all Regulated Entities irrespective of their size or business model.
2. It aims to harmonize data management practices in banks with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
3. Regulated Entities are required to review their established Data Governance Framework at least once every three years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Unlike traditional Hindu shrines, the idols of the main triad are carved from sacred wood and undergo a ceremonial renewal process known as Nabakalebara.
2. The Chhera Pahanra ritual, where the Gajapati King sweeps the chariots, symbolizes the concept of absolute spiritual equality.
3. The temple complex represents the Nagara sub-style of architecture and was constructed by the rulers of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
Which of the statements database given above are correct?

1. The scheme was approved with the objective of achieving 50 GWh of domestic ACC manufacturing capacity.
2. The entire 50 GWh capacity under the scheme has already been fully allocated to domestic manufacturers.
3. The newly tendered 10 GWh capacity is earmarked specifically for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage applications.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. The United Kingdom has agreed to eliminate tariffs on 99.6% of Indian exports by value under the agreement. 
2. The Double Contribution Convention (DCC) exempts Indian professionals temporarily working in the U.K. from social-security contributions for up to three years. 
3. India has agreed to remove tariffs on all agricultural products imported from the U.K. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Indian Grey Hornbill is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
2. It plays an important ecological role as a long-distance seed disperser.
3. It is currently classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Finance.
2. India has ratified the International Labour Organization (ILO) Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29).
3. Article 23 of the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits begar and other forms of forced labour.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a comprehensive response launched by the Ministry of External Affairs to track Indian citizens stranded in land-locked conflict zones.
2. The real-time operational dashboard under this initiative tracks Indian seafarers only if they are aboard vessels flying the Indian national flag.
3. The tracking scope explicitly covers high-risk maritime zones including the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Rainfall was identified as the strongest environmental factor influencing elephant occurrence.
2. Elephants completely avoid human-dominated landscapes.
3. Dense vegetation enhances elephant movement and habitat use.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The LAHDCs in Leh and Kargil were established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. 
2. Ladakh became a Union Territory following the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. 
3. The Sixth Schedule currently applies to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Badagas are the largest indigenous ethno-linguistic community of the Nilgiri Hills. 
2. Badaga is an Indo-Aryan language written in the Tamil script. 
3. Devva Habba begins with the ritual of Niligolu, in which sacred fire is produced by friction. 
4. The Badaga community is currently classified as a Scheduled Tribe in Tamil Nadu. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The SHANTI Act permits private Indian companies and joint ventures to participate in the civilian nuclear sector, enabling them to import uranium alongside public entities like DAE and NPCIL.
2. Thorium is a directly fissile material capable of sustaining an independent nuclear chain reaction, eliminating India's reliance on imported uranium for its long-term nuclear ambitions.
3. The first criticality of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam marks India’s transition into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The i-DRONE initiative was originally launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver vaccines in geographically challenging regions. 
2. Under the initiative, drones are used only for transporting sputum samples related to tuberculosis. 
3. Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and spreads through the air. 
4. India aims to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025 under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Helium is produced naturally through the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium within the Earth's crust. 
2. Helium is commercially extracted mainly from natural gas reservoirs. 
3. Helium has the highest boiling point among all elements. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. DDCs constitute the district tier of the Panchayati Raj system in Jammu & Kashmir. 
2. Every DDC consists of 14 directly elected members. 
3. District Planning Committees are constitutional bodies under Article 243ZD. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Gaganyaan is India's first indigenous human spaceflight mission, aimed at sending astronauts to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and safely returning them to Earth.
2. The Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) helps the Crew Module regain an upright position after sea splashdown.
3. The Service Module is the pressurised habitable module that carries astronauts during the mission.
4. The mission will be launched using the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1.The project aims to transfer the surplus water from Betwa basin to Ken basin.
2.Both the Ken and Betwa rivers are tributaries of the Chambal river.
3.The Baghelkhand region is expected to benefit the most from the Project.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Mahendragiri is the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. 
2. Mahendragiri has been designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). 
3. The ship has more than 75 percent indigenous content. 
4. Mahendragiri is capable only of anti-submarine operations. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Under Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, certain medicinal products are granted exemptions from regular licensing requirements under specific conditions.
2. Placing a medicinal formulation under Schedule H1 legally permits its over-the-counter (OTC) sale without a physician's prescription, provided a trace register is maintained.
3. The statutory threshold for mandatory licensing of ethyl alcohol-containing medicinal formulations applies exclusively if the alcohol concentration touches 100% v/v.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. Every Institute of National Importance is established or declared through an Act of Parliament.
2. IITs and IIMs derive their governance framework from their respective Acts.
3. The University Grants Commission administers all Institutes of National Importance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) was established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 
2. HIV primarily attacks the CD4 (T-helper) cells of the human immune system. 
3. India follows the global 95-95-95 targets, under which 95% of people living with HIV should achieve viral suppression. 
4. HIV can spread through mosquito bites and casual contact. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has statutory powers of search and seizure under the MMDR Act, 1957. 
2. State Governments have the exclusive power to frame rules for preventing illegal mining of minor minerals. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Drishti-10 is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV.
2. It is manufactured by Adani Defence & Aerospace in collaboration with USA's Elbit Systems.
3. It is primarily designed for maritime surveillance and intelligence gathering.
4. It is an armed Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) capable of carrying missiles.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The National Board for Wildlife is a statutory body constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 
2. The Prime Minister of India serves as the Chairperson of the NBWL. 
3. The Standing Committee of the NBWL grants clearances for projects located within or around protected areas and Eco-Sensitive Zones. 
4. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides for the creation of Biosphere Reserves and Ramsar Sites. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Region in News Country
1. Darfur Sudan
2. Kordofan Ethiopia
3. Blue Nile South Sudan
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

1. India is a party to all four Geneva Conventions of 1949. 
2. The Fourth Geneva Convention deals primarily with the protection of civilians during armed conflicts. 
3. Universal jurisdiction permits a State to prosecute certain grave international crimes irrespective of where they were committed or the nationality of the accused. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. 
2. It is dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti—Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. 
3. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. 
4. The temple complex is located in Bali. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by DRDO.
2. It can be launched from the existing in-service Pinaka launcher without major modifications.
3. The recent flight test of the Pinaka LRGR was conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It was established under the provisions of the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956.
2. The tribunal awarded the largest share of utilizable water to the state of Gujarat.
3. Rajasthan, despite being a non-riparian state, was allocated a share of the Narmada waters by the tribunal.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 

1. Mission Drishti is the world's first OptoSAR Earth observation satellite that integrates optical imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) into a single payload. 
2. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) relies on sunlight for imaging and cannot operate during cloudy conditions or at night. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. E20 fuel is formulated with a lower Research Octane Number (RON) than conventional petrol to match the combustion parameters of uncalibrated legacy vehicles. 
II. Ethanol is a hygroscopic substance, which makes it highly prone to moisture absorption and subsequent phase separation when stored in conventional fuel tanks. 
III. Fuel-grade ethanol is legally treated with denaturants during the manufacturing process to render the alcohol unfit for human consumption.
How many of the statements given above are correct? 

1. Article 21 
2. Article 22(1) 
3. Article 39A 
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1. It monitors battery voltage, current, and temperature. 
2. It helps balance individual battery cells to improve efficiency. 
3. It is primarily responsible for controlling the vehicle's braking system. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

I. The UNSC is the only principal organ of the United Nations possessing the authority to issue legally binding resolutions on member states. 
II. The Uniting for Consensus group, also known as the Coffee Club, advocates for the immediate inclusion of the G4 nations as permanent members of the UNSC. 
III. Any structural amendment to the UN Charter strictly requires ratification by a two-thirds majority of member states, which must include all five permanent members without opposition.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

I. INS Mahendragiri is the final seventh ship of the Nilgiri Class designed independently by the Warship Design Bureau.
 II. These frigates are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants managed by an Integrated Platform Management System.
 III. The primary anti-surface weapon suite integrated onto Project 17A platforms is the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. SOLVE is a dedicated experimental sub-orbital test platform developed by ISRO. 
2. It is primarily designed to test the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module. 
3. It is intended to place satellites into Low Earth Orbit. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It means feeding infants only breast milk for the first six months of life. 
2. WHO recommends initiating breastfeeding within one hour of birth. 
3. Water may be given to exclusively breastfed infants during the first six months. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

I. Pandavani is a lyrical folk ballad form native to Chhattisgarh that primarily narrates the epic Mahabharata.
II. Ankia Nat is a traditional one-act play native to Assam, pioneered historically by Srimanta Sankardev. 
III. Yakshagana is a traditional street theatre performed exclusively during village temple festivals in Uttar Pradesh.
How many of the statements given above are correct? 

I. Matcha tea is uniquely produced by exposing the Camellia sinensis leaves to continuous, direct sunlight for several weeks prior to harvesting to maximize chlorophyll levels. 
II. The Tea Board of India is a statutory organization that functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce. 
III. The optimal geographical conditions for tea cultivation include slightly acidic, calcium-free soil and a sloping terrain to ensure continuous water drainage.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is located in Assam and shares a boundary with Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. 
2. The Jia Bhoroli River flows through the reserve. 
3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It originates from Tso Lhamo Lake in Sikkim. 
2. It is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River. 
3. The 2011 Teesta Water Sharing Agreement between India and Bangladesh has been formally implemented. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is the parent legislation that provides the legal framework for regulating drugs and cosmetics in India. 
2. The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 can be amended by the Executive through gazette notifications. 
3. The Central Licensing Approval Authority (CLAA) functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 
4. The recent amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 brings stem cell-derived products, gene therapeutic products, and xenografts under the purview of the CLAA. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a submarine fibre-optic communication cable connecting India, Malaysia, and Singapore. 
2. The project aims to improve connectivity for AI workloads, cloud computing, and data centres. 
3. The Indian landing stations are located at Mumbai and Chennai. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. 
2. It is being developed by Agnikul Cosmos. 
3. It is designed to place small satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The Digital Bharat Nidhi represents a newly established, separate fiscal corpus funded entirely by the Consolidated Fund of India to support urban telecom startups. 
II. Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, the executive power to issue data interception directives has been made subject to mandatory external judicial checks to enhance privacy safeguards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It increases the guaranteed wage employment from 100 days to 125 days per rural household in a financial year. 
2. It prescribes a national minimum wage floor of ₹300 per day, while allowing States to pay higher wages. 
3. The overall implementation of the Act is overseen by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. 
4. Under the Act, the total expenditure is shared in a 90:10 ratio between the Centre and States for all States. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. It is hosted on the MeghRaj (National Government Cloud). 
2. It provides Aadhaar-based authentication and e-Sign facilities. 
3. It uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for document verification. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. Remittances are classified under the capital account of the Balance of Payments as they serve as a stable foreign exchange buffer.
 II. They exhibit a counter-cyclical economic nature, often increasing during economic crises or periods of geopolitical uncertainty. III. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations remain the largest macroeconomic bloc contributing to India's inward remittances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 expands its scope to mandate the domestic production of upstream components, including specialty chemicals and industrial gases. 
II. The Design Linked Incentive Scheme focuses on providing universities and early-stage startups with access to advanced Electronic Design Automation tools. 
III. The nation targets establishing indigenous manufacturing capabilities for 3 nm and 2 nm advanced nodes by the year 2035.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Transactions executed by a third party using credentials obtained through fraud. 
2. Transactions executed by the customer under coercion or duress. 
3. Transactions arising due to bank negligence. 
4. Transactions voluntarily made by customers after ignoring fraud warnings. 
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1. NIIF was established in 2015 to finance infrastructure projects in India. 
2. The Government of India acts as the anchor investor in NIIF. 
3. NIIF finances infrastructure projects exclusively through budgetary allocations of the Central Government. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. It is a migratory New World scavenger that avoids areas near human cultivation and nests exclusively in high, mountainous alpine terrains. 
II. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List due to severe population decline caused by veterinary diclofenac poisoning.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. The State Food Safety Index (SFSI) is released annually by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to assess the food safety performance of States and Union Territories. 
2. The FSSAI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is responsible for framing food safety standards, while State Food Safety Authorities primarily undertake field-level enforcement. 
3. Under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, food safety inspections are now conducted using a risk-based assessment of Food Business Operators (FBOs). 
4. A Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY) measures only the years of life lost due to premature mortality. 
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1. Its scientific name is Leptoptilos dubius. 
2. It is found in Assam, Bihar, and Cambodia. 
3. It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Natural farming discourages the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 
2. The National Mission on Natural Farming is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. 
3. Natural farming depends heavily on purchased organic fertilizers from external sources. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is an archipelago in the Western Indian Ocean. 
2. It lies northeast of Madagascar. 
3. Its capital is Victoria. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. Carrying contraband.
II. Violating a lawful blockade.
III. Refusing visit and search after prior warning.
IV. Making an effective contribution to enemy military operations.
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With respect to cross-border narcotics trafficking and regulatory frameworks in India, consider the following statements:
I. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) operates as a statutory body constituted under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. II. The "Golden Triangle" represents the illicit drug-producing region that encompasses Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The proposed amendment seeks to replace the fixed household quota for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries with a per-person allocation of 7 kg, removing the maximum ceiling of 35 kg per household.
 II. The NFSA structurally shifted food security to a rights-based entitlement, legally mandating coverage for 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population based on Census 2011 data.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The administrative responsibility for amending the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act lies with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. The Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) functions under the aegis of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
3. The Vision Document (2026-2029) advocates for an AI-enabled profiling mechanism to track cross-border land and maritime drug routes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. 
2. It lies in the Western Ghats. 
3. It was among the original tiger reserves under Project Tiger. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. An Indian passport is conclusive proof of Indian citizenship. 
2. Passports in India are issued under the Passports Act, 1967. 
3. e-Passports contain an embedded electronic chip storing the holder's data. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. BHIM is developed and operated by the Reserve Bank of India. 
2. UPI enables real-time bank-to-bank fund transfers. 
3. NPCI is the organization responsible for developing UPI. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) serves as the primary data source for measuring production and outward supplies in formal service activities. 
II. The index comprehensively captures the entire services economy by including the informal sector and GST-exempt services like health and education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The National Medical Commission (NMC) operates as a statutory body that utilizes the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) to authorize the conversion of existing medical diploma seats into degree seats.
II. The mandated transition from two-year medical diplomas to three-year degree programmes is primarily intended to provide a quicker educational route for deploying specialists in rural health facilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 
2. Foreign contributions can be freely transferred between registered NGOs. 
3. FCRA registration is valid for five years. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.
2. It enables MSMEs to obtain finance against trade receivables.
3. Only banks can participate as financiers on the platform.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. Type 1 diabetes is driven by an autoimmune reaction where the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. 
II. Type 1.5 diabetes, also known as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), manifests during adulthood and sets in gradually like Type 2 diabetes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme where the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is shared equally between the Central Government and all States in a 50:50 ratio.
2. Airline operators selected under the scheme must allocate at least 50% of the total aircraft seating capacity at capped, subsidized fares.
3. The NITI Aayog serves as the designated implementing agency responsible for route allocations and bidding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. It is the largest known settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Ghaggar-Hakra river plain. 
II. Recent DNA analysis of skeletal remains from the site confirmed the presence of the steppe pastoral gene among the Harappan people.
 III. The site features evidence of triangular fire altars and a seal depicting an alligator symbol.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The base year for calculating the Index of Industrial Production has been revised by the government to 2022-23.
 II. The eight core industries collectively account for more than fifty percent of the total weight of items included in the IIP. 
III. The revised IIP framework exclusively limits its tracking to mining, manufacturing, and electricity, excluding civic utilities like waste management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The Solicitor General of India is a statutory post subordinate to the Attorney General of India.
 II. The Solicitor General possesses the right to participate in parliamentary proceedings. 
III. The Solicitor General is mandated to represent the government in the Supreme Court for references made by the President under Article 143.

I. It is an annual pilgrimage dedicated to the worship of Goddess Ragnya Devi, whose principal shrine is situated over a sacred hexagonal spring in the Kashmir Valley.
 II. The architectural construction of the current temple edifice surrounding the sacred spring was historically commissioned by the medieval Shah Miri dynasty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

I. The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution to celebrate the International Day of Yoga under the "Global Health and Foreign Policy" agenda. 
II. Yoga is recognized as one of the heterodox (Nastika) schools of ancient Indian philosophy. 
III. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the designated nodal agency for coordinating IDY celebrations in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

I. The application of biochar enhances the mobility and functioning of earthworms in the soil.
II. Excessive integration of biochar can lead to soil compaction, thereby restricting root growth and lowering crop yields.
III. The highly adsorbent nature of biochar increases the protective efficiency of applied pesticides against pests and diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. INS Dunagiri is an advanced stealth guided-missile frigate developed under Project 17A for deep-sea operations.
II. INS Sanshodhak is an Arnala-class vessel optimized for hunting enemy submarines in shallow coastal waters. 
III. The Sandhayak-class platforms are primarily designated as large hydrographic survey vessels to map sub-surface marine terrain.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. O3b mPOWER is a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation developed by SES. 
2. Starlink and Project Kuiper provide broadband services through Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. 
3. Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) are specifically designed for parallel processing and are widely used in Artificial Intelligence applications. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It was launched in 2023. 
2. Its target is to eliminate sickle cell disease by 2047. 
3. It primarily targets individuals between 0 and 40 years of age. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Development Policy Financing (DPF) provides quick-disbursing budget support linked to policy and institutional reforms. 
2. DPF primarily finances infrastructure projects such as highways, railways, and dams. 
3. Only countries that are members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) can become members of the World Bank. 
4. The International Development Association (IDA) provides concessional loans and grants to the poorest countries. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It empowers only the Supreme Court to order the blocking of online content. 
2. It authorizes the Central Government to direct intermediaries to block public access to information. 
3. Blocking orders may be issued in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a chronic autoimmune disorder resulting from the destruction of melanocytes. 
2. It is a contagious disease transmitted through direct skin contact. 
3. Narrowband UV-B phototherapy is one of the treatment options for vitiligo. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The IAEA was established as a specialized agency of the United Nations under the direct administrative control of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
2. Non-nuclear-weapon states party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) are required to conclude Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements with the IAEA.
3. In India, all operational nuclear reactors are placed under permanent IAEA safeguards irrespective of whether they source fuel domestically or internationally.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The scheme provides wage support strictly to first-time employees earning up to ₹1 lakh per month.
 II. The incentive duration for employers is universally restricted to two years across all sectors.
 III. Firms with a workforce of 50 or more employees must hire a minimum of two new personnel to qualify for the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The Compulsory Blending Obligation (CBO) mandates a uniform 3% blending target across both total CNG and domestic PNG consumption for FY27.
 II. Purified Compressed Biogas (CBG) contains less than 50% methane, making it structurally incompatible with conventional gas networks and requiring entirely separate pipelines. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a multinational air combat exercise hosted by Australia. 
2. It is conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force. 
3. India participates in the exercise through the Indian Navy. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Tenth Schedule was inserted by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985. 
2. A legislator can be disqualified if he voluntarily gives up membership of his political party. 
3. The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 removed the provision relating to "split" as an exception to disqualification. 
4. Under the Tenth Schedule, two-thirds of the members of a legislature party can independently merge with another political party and claim immunity from disqualification, even if the original political party has not merged. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

STATEMENT I: Pakistan is not a member state of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) due to its historical non-compliance with the trade obligations of the association's charter toward India.
STATEMENT II: The Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) serves as the apex, highest decision-making body within the institutional framework of IORA. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

I. During the summer season, the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifts northwards to position itself over the Indo-Gangetic Plain, functioning as the Monsoon Trough.
II. Historical data from previous El Niño years demonstrates a consistent, predictable pattern of severe rainfall deficits specifically during the month of June. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It was discovered from Mohenjo-daro in present-day Pakistan. 
2. The figurine is made of bronze using the Lost-Wax Casting Technique. 
3. It belongs to the Mature Harappan period and is dated to around 2500 BCE. 
4. It was discovered by Sir John Marshall in 1922. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister. 
2. Other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. 
3. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Council. 
4. Article 164 of the Constitution deals with the appointment of Ministers in States. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Statement I: India and Slovakia have officially elevated their relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Partnership’ during the historic 2026 bilateral visit by the Indian Prime Minister.
Statement II: Both nations have mutually agreed to form a Joint Working Group on Terrorism and called for the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) within the United Nations framework.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

1. The data concerning India's monthly merchandise exports and imports is officially compiled and released by the Ministry of Finance.
2. India historically maintains a structural trade surplus in its overall merchandise trade sector.
3. An increase in the value of engineering goods and electronic goods exports always guarantees a shrinking of the overall trade deficit.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. DF series missiles 
2. Agni-IV 
3. Jericho series 
4. Sejjil missile 
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Statement I: A common Uniform Numbering Scheme has been implemented across the Army, Navy, and Air Force to resolve administrative inconsistencies during joint service tasks.
Statement II: To foster an uncompromised institutional identity, all regimental accoutrements and specialized shoulder flashes have been completely abolished for all serving personnel from the rank of Lieutenant up to the General.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

1. The online seller sells products directly to consumers without ever owning or storing the physical stock.
2. In India, dropshipping businesses do not have to follow the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Project Kusha is a short-range, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system developed jointly by India and Israel.
2. "Mission Sudarshan Chakra" is aimed at establishing a multi-layered nationwide missile defence shield to protect both military and civilian assets.
3. The Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL was recently inaugurated in Hyderabad.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Under the Insecticides Act, 1968, state governments have the statutory power to permanently ban any hazardous pesticide within their territory.
2. Paraquat is a non-selective contact herbicide that has no specific medical antidote available globally.
3. The Rotterdam Convention mandates an immediate worldwide prohibition on any pesticide added to its hazardous list.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. INS Baaz is the southernmost air station of the Indian Armed Forces located at Campbell Bay.
 II. The Six Degree Channel acts as the maritime boundary separating Great Nicobar Island and the Aceh Province of Indonesia. 
III. The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is a dedicated naval-only command established to safeguard India’s interests in Southeast Asia.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 

I. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) comprehensively tracks price changes for both goods and services traded in the wholesale market. 
II. The GDP Deflator measures price level changes across the entire economy without relying on a static basket of goods.
 III. Core inflation is determined by excluding highly volatile components such as food, fuel, and electricity prices from headline inflation.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 

1. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. 
2. Operation Sankalp is a multinational maritime mission led by France to secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. 
3. European Maritime Awareness in the Strait of Hormuz was established with the objective of ensuring freedom of navigation and monitoring maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The Act empowers armed forces personnel to arrest individuals without a warrant on the basis of reasonable suspicion in a designated disturbed area.
II. Any prosecution or legal suit against security personnel for actions taken under AFSPA requires the prior sanction of the respective State Government.
III. Owing to a significant reduction in insurgent activities, the Act has been completely repealed from the states of Tripura and Meghalaya. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

STATEMENT I: Kharg Island is a highly strategic continental island located in the northern portion of the Persian Gulf and serves as Iran's primary oil export hub.
STATEMENT II: The island is situated directly within the narrowest corridor of the Strait of Hormuz, making it a natural chokepoint controlled entirely by the Bushehr Province. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

1. India’s inland water bodies have the potential to host more than 100 GW of floating solar capacity. 
2. Maharashtra has been identified as the state with the highest floating solar potential in India. 
3. The NISE assessment permits solar panel coverage of up to 50% of a reservoir's surface area. 
4. Floating solar projects help overcome the challenge of land acquisition associated with ground-mounted solar projects. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Statement I: Financial incentives under the scheme are disbursed as a percentage of a company's total gross annual revenue, irrespective of its past production baselines.
Statement II: The policy framework covers sectors such as Advanced Chemistry Cell batteries, specialty steel, and technical textiles to drive structural import substitution.
Select the correct answer using the options given below:

Statement I: Article 142 of the Constitution provides the Supreme Court with an extraordinary, plenary power to pass any decree or order to ensure "complete justice," which can be exercised to completely override express statutory prohibitions.
Statement II: The constitutional power to deliver "complete justice" under Article 142 is a unique, residuary jurisdiction explicitly granted to the Supreme Court of India, and an identical explicit provision does not exist for the High Courts under Article 226.
Select the correct answer using the options given below:

1. They are digital design strategies that manipulate users into making unintended choices. 
2. They strengthen consumer autonomy by simplifying decision-making. 
3. They may involve hidden subscriptions or unwanted purchases. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. MCLR was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 2016 to improve the transmission of monetary policy. 
2. MCLR is calculated based on the average cost of funds raised by banks. 
3. The cost associated with maintaining the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is a component of MCLR. 
4. Under the External Benchmark Lending Rate (EBLR) system, floating-rate retail loans are linked to an external benchmark such as the RBI's repo rate. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

I. It increases the guaranteed wage employment to 125 days per rural household annually. 
II. The Central Government provides 100 percent funding for the unskilled wage bill under this Act. 
III. It introduces a provision to temporarily suspend public works during peak agricultural seasons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. Shallow-focus earthquakes generally cause less surface damage compared to deep-focus earthquakes due to their overall lower magnitudes. 
II. Megathrust earthquakes of magnitude 8 or more typically occur at convergent boundaries along subduction zones. 
III. The Circum-Pacific Belt accounts for the majority of all global earthquakes.
How many of the above statements are correct?

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

I. India was the world's largest importer of major arms during the 2021-25 period.
 II. The integration of cyberoperations into active military conflict was observed for the first time between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
 III. There are exactly nine globally recognized nuclear-armed states that are currently modernising their arsenals.
How many of the above statements are correct? 

1. The award was established in 2016 by the Office of Military Affairs under the UN Department for Peace Operations. 
2. It recognizes military peacekeepers who effectively integrate a gender perspective into peacekeeping operations. 
3. The award promotes the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The idea of World Oceans Day was first proposed at the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. 
2. The United Nations officially recognized World Oceans Day in 2008. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. It is situated at the ecological junction of the Sub-Himalayan Bhabar Terai and Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests.
 II. It holds the dual conservation status of a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site and the core zone of a Tiger Reserve. 
III. The indigenous Bodo community resides in and around the boundaries of this protected area.
How many of the above statements are correct? 

1. It is known as Africa's "Water Tower" because it feeds several major river systems. 
2. The plateau contributes water to the Congo, Zambezi, Okavango, and Cuanza river systems. 
3. The Lisima Lya Mwono area has been designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a component of the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP). 
2. Companies can identify and propose exploration blocks on their own. 
3. It follows a profit-sharing model. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

I. The Kerch Strait acts as its exclusive maritime connection to the Black Sea.
 II. The Don and Kuban rivers are the primary drainage systems emptying into it.
 III. High freshwater influx from surrounding rivers results in exceptionally high salinity levels.
How many of the above statements are correct? 

I. The MPC is a statutory body established under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to determine India's benchmark interest rates.
II. External members of the MPC are appointed for a fixed tenure of four years and are ineligible for reappointment to prevent conflict of interest.
III. In the event of a tie during policy voting, the Union Finance Minister exercises a casting vote to maintain macroeconomic equilibrium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Over the past decade, public expenditure by coastal states has leaned heavily toward engineered grey measures like seawalls and groynes rather than natural ecological buffers.
2. The MISHTI initiative is an integrated framework designed explicitly to align blue carbon accounting directly with industrial carbon credit registries.
3. Hard infrastructure solutions like coastal seawalls can cause structural trade-offs by shifting erosion risks and damage to adjacent coastal areas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Mineral sunscreens contain only organic molecules.
(b) Chemical sunscreens work exclusively through reflection of UV rays.
(c) Mineral sunscreens commonly use zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as active ingredients.
(d) Hybrid sunscreens contain only inorganic UV filters.

I. The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands. 
II. The Great Channel acts as the international maritime boundary separating Great Nicobar Island from Sumatra. 
III. Mount Thullier, the highest peak in the Nicobar group, is located on Car Nicobar Island.
How many of the above statements are correct? 

1. It is a long-range surface-to-air missile system acquired by India through a bilateral agreement with Russia.
2. The system integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automatically fire at and neutralize incoming aerial threats without human intervention.
3. The US law 'CAATSA' primarily targets countries engaging in significant defense transactions with Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 

1. It provides interest-free financial support to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). 
2. The scheme is applicable only to domestic airline operations. 
3. The support amount will be recovered when international ATF prices moderate. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Statement-I: The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is a constitutional office that must be mandatorily filled after every general election.
Statement-II: The Leader of the Opposition receives statutory recognition and enjoys the rank and status equivalent to a Cabinet Minister under an Act passed in 1977.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

STATEMENT I: The growth of the wheat crop in the northern plains of India is highly favored by light winter rains resulting from Western Disturbances.
STATEMENT II: The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat is legally mandated by the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and is declared by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

1. It is an indigenous Next-Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (ARM). 
2. It is designed to target enemy radar and radio frequency sources. 
3. It is a surface-to-air missile developed for ballistic missile defence. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. The Wholesale Price Index completely excludes the services sector, whereas the newly introduced Producer Price Index integrates it. 
II. The Producer Price Index measures the basic prices received by producers by including trade margins and transport costs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. It belongs to the Mustelidae family. 
2. It is an apex predator in forest ecosystems. 
3. It is known for its bright golden-orange throat and upper chest. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Under the RTE Act, no child can be denied admission to an elementary school due to the lack of identity documentation or age proof.
2. The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) is a statutory body established under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
3. According to the Supreme Court rulings, Aadhaar cannot be made mandatory for school admissions or accessing basic fundamental rights like education.
Which of the statements given above are correct? 

1. Ground-level ozone is directly emitted from industrial chimneys. 
2. Heatwaves and strong sunlight can accelerate ozone formation. 
3. PM10 levels can increase due to dust storms and construction activities. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a survey-based economic indicator. 
2. It measures month-on-month changes in business conditions. 
3. It is compiled by the National Statistical Office (NSO). 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Statement I: Personal remittances received from the Indian diaspora overseas are recorded under the Capital Account of the Balance of Payments framework.
Statement II: Remittances into India function as unrequited unilateral transfers that do not create future debt or repayment liabilities for the country.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement I: The Right to be Forgotten is an absolute fundamental right explicitly codified under Part III of the Constitution of India.
Statement II: De-indexing a judicial record under the Right to be Forgotten permanently erases the judgment from public legal databases and court archives.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Goa was integrated into the Indian Union through the 12th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962 as part of a Union Territory comprising Goa, Daman and Diu. 
2. Operation Vijay (1961) was India's first fully integrated tri-service military operation. 
3. Konkani was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through the 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. 
4. Goa became a full-fledged state of India on December 19, 1961. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. WASP-43b is classified as a Hot Jupiter and is located about 280 light-years from Earth. 
2. The planet is tidally locked, with one side permanently facing its parent star. 
3. JWST primarily observes the universe in the ultraviolet spectrum. 
4. The study of WASP-43b's atmosphere can provide insights into planetary formation and the early evolution of the Solar System. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

STATEMENT I: The Treaty of Sugauli, signed in 1816 between the Kingdom of Nepal and British India, established the Kali River as the natural western boundary of Nepal.
STATEMENT II: The recent territorial dispute over the Susta sector in the southern plains is primarily caused by the shifting course of the Mechi River over several decades.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The office of the Chief of Defence Staff was created as a statutory body under an amendment to the National Security Act.
2. The maximum age limit up to which an officer can serve as the Chief of Defence Staff is 65 years.
3. The Chief of Defence Staff exercises direct operational and administrative command over the individual Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. El Niño 
2. Positive Indian Ocean Dipole 
3. Active Madden–Julian Oscillation over the Indian Ocean 
Which of the above can significantly influence the Indian Summer Monsoon?

Statement I: A Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force holds an equivalent rank to a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army and a Commander in the Indian Navy.
Statement II: Five-star ranks across the three branches of the Indian military are active operational posts that are regularly assigned during peacetime structural rotations. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), all pregnant women delivering in government health facilities across all states are entitled to unconditional cash assistance irrespective of their socio-economic status. 
2. The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) provides completely cashless delivery entitlements to pregnant women, but the free transport and diagnostic facilities do not extend to infants post-delivery.
3. The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides an enhanced cash incentive specifically for the birth of a second child, provided the second newborn is a girl.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

STATEMENT I: The Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) is a high-level political dialogue led specifically by the National Security Advisor of India and the Foreign Minister of China to negotiate a permanent settlement to the boundary question.
STATEMENT II: The McMahon Line was firmed up during the Shimla Accord of 1914 to delineate the frontier between British India and Tibet along the highest watershed ridge line of the Eastern Himalayas.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Forest mapping 
2. Soil moisture analysis 
3. Glacier studies 
4. Agricultural monitoring 
Select the correct answer:

1. It is the first Ramsar site to be designated in the state of Gujarat.
2. It is a seasonal desert wetland located adjacent to the Banni Grasslands. 
3. It serves as a major wintering habitat for the rare Grey Hypocolius bird along the Central Asian Flyway. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Statement-I: The admission of any new sovereign country into NATO requires the unanimous ratification and consensus of every existing member state of the alliance.
Statement-II: India has officially integrated into the "NATO Plus" institutional security platform to enhance its counter-terrorism capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The AMCA programme is being developed under the Make in India initiative. 
2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been included in the prototype bidding process. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Dragonflies are considered important bio-indicators of freshwater ecosystems. 
2. The larval stage of dragonflies is completely terrestrial in nature. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Unlike a standard FTA, this agreement includes specific legal commitments regarding the mobility of service professionals and the fast-tracking of pharmaceutical approvals.
2. Under the terms of this deal, India has completely eliminated import duties on a larger percentage of its goods compared to the tariff concessions granted by Oman.
3. Oman is strategically significant to India because of its geographical location next to the Strait of Hormuz.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A person infected with the virus can easily transmit it to others during the incubation period before any symptoms appear.
2. The current approved vaccines for Ebola are strain-specific and do not offer cross-protection against the active Bundibugyo variant.
3. Fruit bats are considered the natural reservoir hosts that carry and maintain the virus in the wild.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

STATEMENT I: Monazite sand deposits along the Indian coast are classified as prescribed substances under the Atomic Energy Act due to the presence of radioactive Thorium.
STATEMENT II: India possesses a highly balanced rare earth resource profile, where domestic reserves contain an over-abundance of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) relative to light rare earth elements (LREEs).
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

1. Bond ETFs combine features of mutual funds and stocks, allowing investors to trade diversified bond portfolios on stock exchanges. 
2. Corporate Bond Index Derivatives require investors to directly own the underlying corporate bonds before participating in the market. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of Asiatic lions in the world. 
2. The Asiatic Lion is listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 are statutorily framed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. Under domestic rules, the National Wetlands Committee possesses the final authority to notify localized wetland boundaries within individual states.
3. The Ramsar Convention’s "Wise Use" approach permits human utilization of wetland ecosystems as long as it remains compatible with preserving their ecological character.
4. If an Indian Ramsar site faces severe ecological degradation due to human interference, it can be placed under the Montreux Record by the convention secretariat.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Thermistors are semiconductor devices whose electrical resistance changes with temperature. 
2. At absolute zero temperature, particles possess maximum kinetic energy. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Maithili was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. 
2. Article 350A directs states to provide facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage for linguistic minorities. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

STATEMENT I: The Abraham Accords represents a series of normalization agreements between Israel and Arab-Muslim nations brokered by the United States.
STATEMENT II: Egypt and Jordan were the original Arab states to pioneer the signing of the Abraham Accords framework in September 2020.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

STATEMENT I: Public servants working with Public Sector Undertakings and administrative state departments are completely barred from receiving Padma Awards during their active tenure of service, without any institutional exceptions.

STATEMENT II: According to the Supreme Court's ruling in the Balaji Raghavan case, civilian awards constitute decorations of merit rather than titles, and their use as a prefix or suffix to an awardee's name is legally prohibited.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The Sixth Schedule applies uniformly to tribal areas across all Indian States and Union Territories that possess a tribal population exceeding fifty percent.
2. Under Article 371A (Nagaland) and Article 371G (Mizoram), Acts of Parliament relating to the ownership and transfer of land do not apply automatically without the concurrence of the respective State Legislative Assembly.
3. Autonomous District Councils constituted under the Sixth Schedule possess the legal power to establish village courts and try civil disputes based on tribal customary laws.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a solid-fueled, air-launched cruise missile engineered primarily for close-range theater support.
2. It incorporates Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) technology capable of dispersing multiple submunitions. 
3. Its operational range allows it to hit targets at intermediate distances between 3,500 km and 5,500 km. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Earth’s magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core. 
2. S-waves can pass through the liquid outer core. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Quad is a formal military alliance similar to NATO. 
2. The Quad was initially formed in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. 
3. One of the major objectives of the Quad is to promote a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP). 
4. China is a founding member of the Quad. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Index of Eight Core Industries is compiled monthly by the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 
2. Fertilizer production carries the highest weight among the eight core industries in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Nurdles are classified as primary microplastics because they are intentionally manufactured in small sizes. 
2. Polyethylene (PE) requires phthalate plasticizers to become flexible. 
3. PVC can release toxic chlorinated compounds like dioxins during its lifecycle. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India declined significantly between 2014 and 2024. 
2. Kerala recorded the highest Natural Growth Rate (NGR) among larger Indian states. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) generally involves a long-term management interest of 10% or more in an enterprise. 
2. Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) is often called “hot money” because it is highly liquid and can quickly move out during global uncertainties. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Currency depreciation occurs due to market forces in a floating exchange rate system. 
2. Devaluation refers to an official reduction in currency value under a fixed exchange rate system. 
3. When the Indian Rupee depreciates sharply, the RBI can support it by selling US Dollars from its foreign exchange reserves. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Air Revitalisation System (ARS) uses Lithium Hydroxide canisters to remove carbon dioxide from the cabin air. 
2. In microgravity, natural convection helps maintain proper air circulation inside the crew module. 
3. The Gaganyaan mission plans to recycle waste into usable resources during the mission, similar to the International Space Station (ISS). 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced in 1870 during British rule. 
2. Under the Kedar Nath Singh case (1962), mere criticism of the government without incitement to violence amounts to sedition. 
3. Sedition under Section 124A IPC was a cognizable and non-bailable offense. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I. It aims to resolve non-tariff barriers such as Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures faced by Indian pharmaceutical exporters.
II. The scope of this market access exercise is exclusively restricted to the member nations of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract launched by the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX). 
2. Weather derivatives provide payouts only after proving actual physical damage caused by weather events. 
3. The contract uses rainfall data provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system developed by a private defence company. 
2. The system demonstrated strike capabilities up to 300 km during field trials. 
3. The project was developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and Indian Army emergency procurement framework. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a multilateral land force exercise hosted by the Indian Army. 
2. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain. 
3. Seychelles is the only participating country from the Western Indian Ocean region. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Union Government informed the Supreme Court that no new hydropower projects will be allowed in the upper Ganga basin of Uttarakhand. 
2. The Ravi Chopra Committee recommended that most examined hydropower projects would severely affect the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi basins. 
3. The decision was mainly driven by concerns related to cyclones and coastal erosion in the Himalayan region. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Supreme Court allowed legally permissible euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill, or dangerous stray dogs. 
2. Under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, stray dogs removed from hospitals and railway stations can be re-released into the same areas after sterilisation. 
3. Rabies is a viral disease that becomes almost 100% fatal once clinical symptoms appear. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. UAPA imposes stringent conditions on granting bail to an accused person. 
2. Courts cannot grant bail under UAPA even if there is an extraordinary delay in trial proceedings. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Gasification is more suitable for dry biomass such as crop residues and husks. 
2. Anaerobic digestion requires the presence of oxygen for decomposition of organic waste. 
3. Syngas mainly consists of Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It studies genetic variations across entire populations using large-scale genome sequencing. 
2. It combines genomics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, and population genetics. 
3. Population genomics is used only in human disease research and has no role in wildlife conservation. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a non-venomous snake known for its blunt tail that resembles its head. 
2. It is an oviparous species that lays eggs outside the body. 
3. It is listed under Appendix II of CITES. 
4. In India, it is commonly found in the North-Eastern states. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. DRSCs were first introduced in 1993. 
2. A Union Minister can be a member of a DRSC related to his ministry. 
3. The term of office of DRSC members does not exceed one year. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Predictive keyboards use Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP). 
2. “Model Collapse” refers to the breakdown of AI quality when models increasingly learn from AI-generated content instead of original human-created data. 
3. The “Google Effect” suggests that frequent dependence on digital tools can reduce human memory retention and cognitive effort. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The plates record a tax-exempt land grant to a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam. 
2. The Sanskrit section of the plates was written in the Brahmi script. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The President can promulgate an ordinance even when both Houses of Parliament are in session. 
2. An ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament. 
3. An ordinance can amend the Constitution of India. 
4. The maximum possible life of an ordinance can extend to about seven and a half months. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Statement-I: The current supportive therapy for an infected patient heavily involves the administration of blood and plasma. 
Statement-II: Ebola is a hemorrhagic fever virus that disrupts the body's clotting system and causes severe internal bleeding.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

1. It enables real-time tracking of animal movement through transmitters. 
2. It is mainly used for tracking only marine species. 
3. It helps scientists study migration patterns and habitat use. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Southwest Monsoon originates as South-East Trade Winds in the Southern Hemisphere. 
2. Kerala is the first landfall point of the monsoon because it lies directly in the path of the Arabian Sea Branch. 
3. El Niño conditions are generally associated with stronger monsoon rainfall over India. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. India’s merchandise exports increased by nearly 14% compared to April 2025. 
2. Merchandise imports from West Asia increased significantly despite the regional crisis. 
3. Services exports continued to remain a major strength in India’s invisible trade sector. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

STATEMENT I: The concept of a 'Living Wage' is a statutory right extended to all citizens under the fundamental rights of the Indian Constitution.
STATEMENT II: A 'Fair Wage' represents an economic threshold that lies between the floor of a minimum wage and the ceiling of a living wage, and its upper limit is bounded by the financial capacity of the industry to pay. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The term PMOS highlights the role of endocrine and metabolic dysfunctions such as insulin resistance. 
2. Under the PMOS framework, diagnosis depends only on the presence of ovarian cysts in ultrasound imaging. 
3. The renaming from PCOS to PMOS aims to reduce stigma and broaden diagnosis beyond reproductive symptoms alone. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) includes services such as education and healthcare, whereas the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) does not include services. 
2. The Reserve Bank of India uses WPI as the primary benchmark for inflation targeting under monetary policy. 
3. In the CPI basket, food and beverages have the highest weightage, whereas manufactured products have the highest weightage in WPI. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Rann of Kutch was once a shallow extension of the Arabian Sea. 
2. The Indian Wild Ass is endemic to the Little Rann of Kutch. 
3. Flamingo City in the Great Rann is the only concentrated nesting ground of Greater Flamingos in India. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. He was a founding member of the Naujawan Bharat Sabha, which aimed to mobilize youth against British rule and communalism. 
2. He was executed along with Bhagat Singh and Chandrasekhar Azad in Lahore Central Jail in 1931. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A rise in gold imports can widen the Current Account Deficit (CAD). 
2. The Current Account includes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI). 
3. Higher import duties on precious metals can help conserve foreign exchange reserves. 
4. The Capital Account deals with investments and asset flows between countries. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?