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?

1. CAR-T cell therapy involves genetically modifying a patient’s T cells to target diseased cells. 
2. HIV primarily attacks B cells responsible for antibody production. 
3. In CAR-T therapy, engineered T cells are expanded in the laboratory before being infused back into the patient. 
4. T cells are associated with cell-mediated immunity, while B cells are associated with humoral immunity. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Coal gasification converts coal into a gaseous mixture called syngas through partial oxidation. 
2. Syngas mainly consists of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. 
3. Coal gasification technology is primarily promoted for reducing India’s dependence on crude oil, urea, and natural gas imports. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

I. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) is the final authority to approve the MSP for mandated crops.
II. The MSP for all mandated crops is currently fixed at a level of at least 150% of the comprehensive cost (C2).
III. Sugarcane is not included in the list of 22 mandated crops for which MSP is announced. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct according to the recent patterns?

1. The National Testing Agency (NTA) was established as a statutory body under an Act of Parliament. 
2. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 makes offences related to paper leaks and organized cheating non-bailable. 
3. The NTA took over the responsibility of conducting examinations like NEET and JEE from CBSE in 2019. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Kuno National Park was initially identified for the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project. 
2. The Asiatic Cheetah is currently found in India and is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN. 
3. Cheetahs are primarily diurnal animals and generally hunt during the daytime. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The PLFS is conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. 
2. Worker Population Ratio (WPR) refers to the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force. 
3. Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) includes both employed persons and those seeking work. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. PM SHRI schools are developed in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 
2. The scheme provides 100% central funding to all States and Union Territories. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a global initiative launched by India to focus on the conservation of all species belonging to the family Felidae.
2. India is the only country in the world to have the Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Cheetah in the wild.
3. The alliance includes species like the Jaguar and Puma, which are not naturally found in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Paris. 
2. It operates within the framework of the OECD. 
3. India is a full member of the IEA with voting rights. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Increasing the pore water pressure along a fault line can decrease the effective friction, leading to a slip.
2. The Richter scale is a linear scale where a magnitude 4 earthquake is twice as powerful as a magnitude 2 earthquake.
3. Large-scale water reservoir construction is a known cause of human-induced seismic activity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Solar power accounts for the largest share in India’s renewable energy installed capacity. 
2. India became the world’s second-largest producer of solar power in 2025. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is administered by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). 
2. It is a non-contributory welfare scheme fully financed by the government. 
3. It generally applies to establishments employing 10 or more persons. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a viral disease primarily transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents.
2. The Andes strain of the virus is notable because it can spread through human-to-human contact.
3. There is currently a WHO-approved vaccine available for the Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. It was established based on a proposal by Nelson Mandela in 1997.
2. Its headquarters are located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
3. Pakistan is one of the founding members of the association.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

1. Dominance of concrete, steel, and glass surfaces 
2. Shrinking green cover and wetlands 
3. Expansion of evapotranspiration processes 
4. Heat emitted from air conditioners and vehicles 
Select the correct answer using the code below:

Statement I: The Census in India is conducted under the legal framework of the Census Act, 1948, and the data collected is protected by a confidentiality clause.
Statement II: Census 2027 is the first exercise since independence where caste-wise enumeration will be conducted for all communities beyond Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement-I: West Bengal shares the longest land boundary with Bangladesh among all Indian states.
Statement-II: The 100th Constitutional Amendment Act of India was enacted to facilitate the exchange of enclaves under the Land Boundary Agreement.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement-I: TARA is a modular range extension kit designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided glide weapons.
Statement-II: It has been developed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) to provide a low-cost indigenous alternative for the Indian Air Force. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. It was established based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
2. The Bureau is responsible for the implementation of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) in India. 
3. The "Prison Statistics India" is an annual publication released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment using data from NCRB. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The term ‘Hung Assembly’ is explicitly defined under Article 164 of the Constitution of India.
2. According to the S.R. Bommai case, the Governor’s assessment of a party's majority is final and cannot be challenged in a court of law.
3. The Sarkaria Commission suggested that a pre-poll alliance should be given higher priority over the single largest party during government formation. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The Selection Committee for the appointment of CEC and ECs includes the Chief Justice of India as a permanent member.
2. The salary of the Chief Election Commissioner is now equivalent to that of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
3. A Search Committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary is responsible for suggesting a panel of names to the Selection Committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The free annual health check-up is mandatory for all workers across all age groups in India.
2. The ESI scheme is a self-financing health insurance scheme where both employers and employees contribute.
3. The Code on Social Security, 2020, for the first time, provides for the inclusion of gig and platform workers under social security benefits.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a treaty-based international organization headquartered in Mysuru, Karnataka.
2. The alliance aims to conserve seven big cats, all of which are naturally found in India.
3. The governance structure of IBCA is modeled after the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Vietnam is an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific strategy. 
2. Vietnam follows a socialist-oriented market economy introduced through the Đổi Mới reforms. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Cross-pollination by bees can improve fruit set and berry quality in coffee plantations. 
2. Coffee cultivation requires deep, well-drained loamy soil rich in humus. 
3. Coffee plants grow best under direct and intense sunlight without shade trees. 
4. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of MSME. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Under Article 172 of the Constitution, the normal duration of a State Legislative Assembly is five years unless sooner dissolved. 
2. A Chief Minister automatically ceases to hold office upon the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly. 
3. The Governor can remove a Chief Minister even if the latter enjoys majority support in the Legislative Assembly. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a treaty-based international organization headquartered in Mysuru, Karnataka.
2. The alliance aims to conserve seven big cats, all of which are naturally found in India.
3. The governance structure of IBCA is modeled after the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Food processing 
2. Textile industries 
3. Paper industry
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Statement I: The Parliament has the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court by enacting a law.
Statement II: The Constitution of India mandates that only a person who has served as a judge of a High Court for at least ten years is eligible for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. PIL allows any public-spirited individual to approach the court on behalf of others. 
2. PIL can only be filed in the Supreme Court under Article 32. 
3. Courts can take suo motu cognizance of matters under PIL. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement I: The Governor has the constitutional authority to dismiss a Chief Minister at any time, as the ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Statement II: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. They are classified as 'securities' under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956.
2. The entire ecosystem, including vault managers, is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
3. EGRs allow for the conversion of physical gold into a dematerialized form that can be traded on stock exchanges.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. High-Energy Lasers (HEL) primarily damage targets by disrupting their electronic circuits through electromagnetic interference.
2. The KALI (Kilo Ampere Linear Injector) is an indigenous Indian project developed jointly by DRDO and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
3. Atmospheric conditions such as heavy fog and rain do not impact the efficacy of Laser-based DEWs due to their high frequency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The city is built on an ancient lake bed. 
2. Excessive groundwater extraction is a major cause of subsidence. 
3. Subsidence leads to expansion of aquifers beneath the city. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Act recognizes acid attack victims as a category of disability, originally focusing on those disfigured by the throwing of acid.
2. The Supreme Court recently used Article 142 to include victims of forced acid ingestion within the Act's benefits, effective only from the date of the judgment.
3. The Act mandates a 5% reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities in government jobs and 4% in higher educational institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. They are renewable resources that can be replenished naturally. 
2. They are essential for technologies like electric batteries and solar panels. 
3. Their extraction has no significant environmental impact. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor but support a large proportion of marine species. 
2. Coral reefs are formed by calcium carbonate secreted by coral polyps. 
3. Atolls are formed when volcanic islands subside and coral reefs grow around them. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The treaty explicitly prohibits the placement of all types of weapons, including conventional missiles, in Earth's orbit.
2. The 'Principle of Distinction' under international humanitarian law requires satellites to be used exclusively for either civilian or military purposes, prohibiting dual use.
3. The 'Attribution Gap' refers to the difficulty in legally identifying the perpetrator of a cyber-interference operation against a satellite.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. The revised Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK 2.0) focuses exclusively on screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension.
2. The ‘4Ts’ framework is an awareness tool designed to help identify early warning signs of Type 2 Diabetes in adolescents.
3. Under the new framework, the government provides free lifelong insulin therapy and glucometers to children diagnosed with diabetes in public health facilities.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 
2. The scheme provides demand incentives for electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and hybrid cars. 
3. The incentives for electric trucks under this scheme are mandatory to be linked with a vehicle scrapping certificate. 
4. It introduces a physical paper-based voucher system to provide upfront discounts to buyers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The registration of the birth of a minor child born outside India now requires a declaration that the child does not hold a passport from any other country.
2. The rules allow for the issuance of an electronic OCI (e-OCI) as a substitute for or supplement to physical cards.
3. Consent for the use of biometric data for the Fast Track Immigration (FTI) Programme is now a mandatory part of the OCI application process.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Sardar Sarovar Dam
2. Bargi Dam 
3. Indira Sagar Dam
4. Omkareshwar Dam
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Statement I: Project 17A frigates are follow-on versions of the Shivalik-class frigates with enhanced stealth features and high levels of automation.
Statement II: These ships are powered by a Combined Diesel and Diesel (CODAD) propulsion system to ensure high fuel efficiency at all speeds. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Community reserves are established under the Forest Conservation Act of 1980.
2. The Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 is governed by the Ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement-I: India’s first green methanol plant is being established at Kandla to convert invasive weed species into marine fuel.
Statement-II: According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), green methanol must have a total carbon emission threshold of not more than 0.38 kg CO2 equivalent per kg of methanol. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. It is the only natural habitat in the world for the Hard-ground Barasingha (Cervus duvauceli branderi).
2. The reserve is geographically situated within the Vindhya Mountain Range.
3. Kanha was the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot to promote conservation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Statement-I: The World Gold Council is an intergovernmental organization under the aegis of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that regulates global gold prices.
Statement-II: According to the WGC's 2026 reports, central banks have broadened their gold demand base as a hedge against de-dollarization and geopolitical risks. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement-I: The UAE's exit from OPEC in 2026 makes it the first Middle Eastern nation to leave the organization since its inception in 1960.
Statement-II: OPEC+ was established in 2016 primarily to include major non-member producers like Russia and Mexico to stabilize global oil prices against the volatility caused by US shale oil. 
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Statement-I: The Act mandates that 100% of the posts at the level of Special Director General (SDG) and Director General (DG) in the CAPFs shall be occupied by officers from the Indian Police Service (IPS).
Statement-II: The Act was introduced to fulfill a 2025 Supreme Court directive which called for the permanent reservation of top leadership posts for deputed IPS officers to ensure operational synergy with state police.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the nodal agency responsible for the protection and repatriation of cultural heritage in India. 
2. The UNESCO Convention of 1970 facilitates and promotes unrestricted international trade of cultural property among member countries. 
Which of the following is correct?