1. The headquarters of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is located in:
(a) Geneva
(b) Nairobi
(c) New Delhi
(d) Paris
2. Consider the following matches
1. Strait of Gibraltar Atlantic Ocean Con-nects Mediterranean Sea and
2. Bosporus Strait – Connects Black Sea and Sea of Marmara
3. Strait of Hormuz -Connects Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea
4. Bering Strait – Connects Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
How many of the above is/are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
3. Consider the following statements
1. The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) was established under the Paris Agreement.
2. It is an attempt to identify a common global goal on adaptation, just like keeping temperatures below the 1.5 degrees Cel-sius threshold is a global goal on mitiga-tion.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements with re-spect to Bonn Climate Change Conference Paris Agreement
1. The Bonn Climate Change Conference is held under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
2. It will be held in Germany this year.
Which of the above statements is/are cor-rect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding the G7 grouping:
1. It is a formal organization with permanent headquarters and secretariat.
2. Russia was suspended from the group in 2014 over the annexation of Crimea.
3. The 2025 summit was hosted by Canada with a focus on AI governance and climate transition.
4. G7’s share of global GDP has declined since its formation due to the rise of emerging economies.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
6. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal In-itiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Eco-nomic Cooperation):
1. It connects countries from both South Asia and Southeast Asia through regional cooperation.
2. All BIMSTEC member countries are littoral states of the Bay of Bengal.
3. BIMSTEC has a permanent secretariat lo-cated in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Select the answer using the code given be-low:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
7. Consider the following statements:
1. Nhava Sheva Port is India’s largest container port, located in the state of Maharashtra.
2. It is jointly managed by the Maharashtra Maritime Board and the Indian Navy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Trade Deficit:
1. A trade deficit falls under the capital account of the Balance of Payments.
2. The twin deficit hypothesis links the fiscal deficit to a potential trade or current account deficit.
3. A depreciating currency generally reduces the trade deficit in the long run by making exports cheaper.
4. Persistent trade deficits may lead to a Balance of Payments (BoP) crisis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
9. With reference to ICR-ER and NDEM Lite 2.0, consider the following statements:
1. ICR-ER is a platform focused on agricultural planning and energy optimiza-tion.
2. NDEM Lite 2.0 provides high-resolution digital elevation data to aid in disaster response.
3. These tools are developed by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to enhance meteorological forecasting.
4. NDEM Lite 2.0 assists in flood mitigation, infrastructure planning, and watershed management.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. With reference to the SIPRI 2025 yearbook, consider the following statements:
1. India has more nuclear warheads than Pakistan and is behind only China among Asian nations.
2. Russia remains India’s largest arms suppli-er, but its share has significantly declined.
3. The U.S. is no longer the largest arms exporter due to supply chain disruptions.
4. India is the second largest arms importer globally during 2020–24.
Which of the statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
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